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Who is the pilot in command of your aircraft?

Air Facts

“The instrument conditions, likely turbulence, and increased workload imposed by beginning the approach phase of the flight presented a situation that was conducive to the development of spatial disorientation and a loss of situational awareness. George works for you.

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VLE vs. VLO Speeds: What’s the Difference?

Pilot Institute

Landing Gear Operating Speed (VLO) Explained Youre on the final approach. Now its time to extend the landing gear and complete your final approach checklist. Additionally, many aircraft feature placards or markings in the cockpit that indicate important speed limitations. Theres just one problem youre too fast.

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Visual Angle of Attack Indicators and Systems Engineering Theory

Air Facts

Two More Concept Failures One recent general aviation fad that did not catch on, fortunately, was the continuous turn from downwind to final approach. There are many factors in play, but the short version is that a continuous turn to final is just a conventional traffic pattern with a really short base leg.

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What was one of the scariest moments in your life?

Air Facts

But, with a frontal system approaching, the conditions were expected to worsen over the hours subsequent to our passing through, including the chance for moderate to severe turbulence. At first it was just gradually, then more decidedly, evolving into moderate turbulence. But the turbulence would continue to worsen.

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Simulated Austria Is Wild, Wonderful

Flying Magazine

For the final approach, I calculated V REF of about 128 was fought with much shear, with airspeed variances of up to 20 to 30 knots, providing a wild ride. In the CRJ you can not hear any engines from the cockpit, making for an odd audio sensation. Also visible was green grass and flowering trees.

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How to Land an Airplane

Pilot Institute

When it’s your turn in the cockpit, you’ll know what to do—whether it’s a routine landing or something urgent. Depending on the wind direction and airport surroundings, you may experience some turbulence. This will reduce your workload in turbulent conditions. As a pilot, you will need time to master it.

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Keeping One Step Ahead of ATC when flying IFR

Flight Training Central

The two most useful benefits have been ADS-B datalink weather and a real-time traffic display in the cockpit, delivered by the network of ADS-B ground stations in the U.S. Now you can easily identify thunderstorms, icing or turbulence threats hundreds of miles away and request to modify your route accordingly.