Air Facts

APRIL 14, 2025

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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Final Approach General Aviation Approach Wind Shear 90

Air Facts

APRIL 24, 2024

My eyes were busy: inside the cockpit, watching, monitoring, and checking that chart; and outside the cockpit, searching for a first glimpse of our new destination. That was the longest, most terrifying final approach—actually the only terrifying final approach—I’ve ever experienced. There wasn’t much talk.

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Turbulence Wind Shear Final Approach Ceiling 52

Chess In the Air

JUNE 24, 2022

Moderate wind shear in some areas could make some thermals somewhat difficult to work but that, too, is typical. ” Unlike tornadoes and other twisters, microbursts are straight-line winds. How Does It Feel in the Cockpit When We Encounter A Microburst? Some passing high clouds were unlikely to be a factor.

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Pilot AGL Wind Shear Runway 52

Pilot's Life Blog

JANUARY 5, 2025

Pilots must be proficient in managing engine power, especially during the approach, where power settings and speed management are critical to a smooth and safe landing. Cockpit Layout and Avionics The cockpit of the Piper Seminole is designed for ease of use and accessibility, with flight instruments arranged for quick scanning.

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Descent Final Approach Approach Runway 52