Air Facts

JULY 15, 2024

Subjective factors such as terrain, turbulence, and gust direction are as important as the numbers. I did a checkride in 30 knot winds in the flatlands of Kansas, almost straight down the runway. It felt like pushing it for that airplane, but checkrides are so hard to schedule I went. I live near Boulder, Colorado.

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Knot Crosswind Rudder Turbulence 98

Northstar VFR

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Airmet Tango (Turbulence): “T” for turbulence, this Airmet is pretty straightforward. Excessive surface wind of 30 knots or more as well as moderate turbulence in the air will require this Airmet to be issued. In short, anything that affects visibility will issued as an Airmet Sierra. Think sandstorm or dust storms.

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Weather Turbulence Knot Pilot 52

Pilot Institute

MARCH 29, 2024

Additionally, both private and commercial pilot checkrides require the demonstration of slow flight. Higher altitudes are also less prone to turbulence and have fewer birds. Turbulent air will require a larger airspeed margin. Wind gusts and turbulence can also throw you off your heading. Get comfortable using the rudder.

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Lift Rudder Drag Checkride 52

Flight Training Central

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Review cold weather procedures for your aircraft – There’s probably a good chance you haven’t reviewed your aircraft’s cold weather normal and emergency procedures since last year (unless you had an FAA pilot checkride over the summer).

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Weather Runway Airplanes NOTAMs 52

Pilot Institute

MARCH 7, 2025

At these heights, you could get into turbulence and gusty crosswinds. Well, it typically goes the same way your checkride does. Like your checkride, it can be conducted by a designated pilot examiner (DPE), a pilot proficiency examiner with authorization for the type in question, or a Part 142 simulator training organization.

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Pilot Weight-Shift-Control Pilot in Command Crosswind 52

Pilot Institute

AUGUST 2, 2024

Environmental Factors Turbulence Severe turbulence can cause disruption to an aircraft’s flight. In some cases, the aircraft may lose control due to the severity of the turbulence. Commercial Pilot ACS Standards You will have to recover from an unusual attitude during your checkride.

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Altimeter Turbulence Descent Lift 52