Ask the Pilot

JULY 15, 2024

July 15, 2024 Everyone’s talking about turbulence. In one case a passenger died after a Singapore Airlines flight hit severe turbulence over Southeast Asia. Are dangerous turbulence encounters becoming more prevalent, or are they merely getting more attention? It’s also possible that yes, turbulence is getting worse.

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Fear of Landing

JUNE 21, 2024

A representative of Austrian Airlines said on Austrian television that the thunderstorm cell was not visible on the aircraft’s weather radar. The limitations of weather radar came up in the discussion about the extreme turbulence suffered by Singapore Airlines flight SQ321. A high psychological strain for the crew.

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CFI Academy

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Mastering Weather Challenges in Single-Engine Flight Flying a single-engine aircraft can be a thrilling experience, but it comes with its unique set of challenges, especially when facing unpredictable weather conditions. Emergency Procedures for Weather-Related Issues Despite careful planning, weather surprises can still occur.

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Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 6, 2024

Maybe it’s the Georgia flying weather, or maybe it’s the ever-increasing emphasis on “old” pilot instead of “bold” pilot, but it seems that flight planning these days is a lot more about if and when than about route and altitude. The two considerations are turbulence and headwinds. I scrambled and packed. But there’s even more to it.

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Greg Brown's Flying Carpet Blog

AUGUST 4, 2024

It includes discussions on high-speed aerodynamics, automation, wake turbulence, high-altitude and adverse weather, air carrier operations, transport airplane performance, and cockpit professionalism and leadership.

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iPad Pilot News

DECEMBER 17, 2024

For those new to aviation or those making the leap from paper charts, there comes a point when a decision is necessary on which app to use in the cockpit. ForeFlight ForeFlight first got its start as a weather app on iPhone and quickly grew into a full-featured EFB app as the iPad gained popularity among pilots.

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Pilot Institute

MARCH 7, 2025

Proficiency is about developing and maintaining the skills you need to handle a wide range of conditions in the cockpit. Familiarize yourself with your aircraft, review your intended route, and assess the latest weather conditions. Weather Weather is no small factor in flying, and it has caused many accidents.

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Airspeed Junkie

AUGUST 2, 2024

Cockpit and Avionics Sitting in the cockpit of a Cessna 172, one is immediately struck by the advanced Garmin G1000 NXi avionics suite that dominates the instrument panel. First introduced in 2005, this all-glass cockpit revolutionized the flying experience for pilots by providing a comprehensive and intuitive interface.

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Flying Magazine

APRIL 26, 2024

To demonstrate this magnificent place, I chose horrendously gusty winds by manually editing the weather in both X-Plane 12 (XP12) and MSFS2020. Left downwind on a blustery day with live weather actually shows a virga burst over the field, with local winds gusting 36 knots, making for some extreme conditions in such a tight canyon.

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AV Web

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

However, as automation evolves, discussions about potentially reducing the number of pilots in the cockpit—possibly to just one—are intensifying. The Critical Role of Two Pilots in the Cockpit. In a single-pilot cockpit, one person would be responsible for everything, increasing the risk of errors under pressure.

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Fear of Landing

JUNE 7, 2024

The gate agent remembered that the weather was terrible: thunderstorms with rain and hail. In the cockpit were three flight crew: two pilots and a flight engineer. The bad weather continued to plague them and the crew were concerned about the lightning, icing and turbulence associated with thunderstorms.

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Professional Pilot

JANUARY 2, 2025

By Jake Carpenter Contributing Writer F rom rudimentary analog gauges to todays sophisticated, fully integrated avionics, the evolution of cockpit technologies has revolutionized how pilots interact with their aircraft. The fully automated MultiScan weather radar also provides predictive analysis and advanced threat detection.

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Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Or perhaps you’re designing a fully-fledged cockpit that rivals real-world flight training rigs. Visual improvements with lighting and weather. Advanced Controllers One of the most frustrating aspects of flight simulation is adjusting cockpit controls. They track head movements to give you a 360-degree view of the cockpit.

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WayMan

MARCH 12, 2024

This blog delves into the critical elements of the Pilot Emergency Checklist, a fundamental tool in the cockpit that ensures pilots can swiftly navigate through unforeseen situations. It encompasses a wide range of scenarios, from engine failures and electrical issues to in-flight medical emergencies and adverse weather conditions.

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Pilot Institute

MARCH 13, 2025

Glass cockpit HSIs integrate maps, weather, and traffic for better situational awareness. The HSI has found its home in modern glass cockpit avionics, along with the altimeter and airspeed indicator. Glass cockpits are digital flight instrument systems that replace traditional analog dials and gauges with digital displays.

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Plane and Pilot

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

The roar of the engine and loud force of air turbulence can impede communication and damage a pilot’s hearing. Active noise reduction (ANR) uses electronics to sense the noise in the cockpit and emit soundwaves that cancel it. It integrates with Lightspeed’s free app to track CO levels and also record audio from the cockpit.

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Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

AUGUST 2, 2024

Anyway we were informed about the turbulence and for this flight, the first officer did the announcements. Unfortunately, the pilot informed us about a delay in arrival in Mumbai due to the weather and heavy traffic, so we were placed on holding pattern near Mumbai. A quick look at the cockpit. Last photo of my seat.

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Ask Captain Lim

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

ST PHOTO: CHONG JUN LIANG Louisa Lim Updated Sep 16, 2024, 04:00 PM SINGAPORE – Ms Gunriddh Sial, 28, is so unnerved by the idea of turbulence that the mere thought of boarding an aircraft is enough to bring on a rush of palpitations, clammy hands and a creeping sense of dread. Ms Sial’s experience is far from unique.

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Flight Training Central

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

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. How is the weather developing? After takeoff, you can use the datalink weather component of NextGen to stay ahead of ATC when flying near convective weather.

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Fly With Stan

AUGUST 19, 2023

To enjoy the almost “real” feeling of flying a passenger plane, get pushed into the seat when increasing the power for take off, or experience the “vibrations” when passing through the turbulence. Well, I’ve been a couple of times to a simulator and I mostly enjoyed it very much. Let’s say at the start.

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Plane and Pilot

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

The weather briefing we had reviewed a half hour earlier promised a 20-knot headwind that would require two fuel stops on the 130-mile trip from our home airport in Kennett, Missouri (KTKX), to Little Rock Air Force Base (KLRF) in Arkansas. As the sun began its descent, we began the final leg of what would end up being a four-hour trek.

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Pilot Institute

JANUARY 7, 2025

Youll have to think about the risks for all factors at play before you get in the cockpit. It helps you evaluate the weather, terrain, and airspace ahead. When it comes to the environment, such as bad weather or tough terrain, you can adjust your route, delay your trip, or cancel altogether. What Is the PAVE Checklist?

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Pilot's Life Blog

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

At Leopard Aviation, we make the journey smoother with expert instructors, modern aircraft, and a structured approach that keeps you confident in the cockpit. Navigating Weather and Environmental Factors Weather plays a significant role in flight training. Thats where we come in. Simulators also play a huge role.

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Inflight Pilot Training

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

The aviation industry has already welcomed AI-driven technologies that enhance flight planning, streamline air traffic management, and refine cockpit operations. Its applications span the industry, touching everything from the cockpit to the control tower, and its influence is growing by the day.

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Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

JANUARY 28, 2024

This is Aegean's Airbus A320CEO with the racoon style cockpit. The map of Thessaloniki Airport (SKG) (Photo: Wikimedia) On the day of departure After spending about 40 minutes on the public bus, I reached the airport in this gloomy weather. After the turbulent arrival, we taxied to our remote parking lot near the terminal.

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Plane and Pilot

OCTOBER 13, 2024

Oh, and did I mention, most of this complex interaction between student and instructor takes place in a cramped and noisy cockpit “classroom,” in turbulence, and in a busy air traffic environment? All the while, the Hobbs meter is merrily counting down the hundreds of dollars that change hands each lesson. Piece of cake.

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Professional Pilot

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Garmin G1000 Garmin SVS has been an optional feature of the popular G1000 glass cockpit system since 2008. Integration with Honeywell’s Interactive Navigation provides information about traffic, airports, navigation aids, and weather. So is the Pilatus PC-24’s Advanced Cockpit Environment suite.

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Airspeed Junkie

AUGUST 1, 2024

Daily responsibilities include pre-flight checks, weather analysis, creating and filing flight plans, coordination with ground crews and air traffic controllers, and continuous in-flight monitoring and communication. Prior to takeoff, pilots scrutinize weather conditions and other pertinent data to foresee potential in-flight challenges.

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AV Web

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

In another incident, an air carrier pilot noticed an unusual reading on the cockpit oxygen gauge during preflight (this sounds vague, which is one of the negative aspects of the making the data base anonymous). The pilot wrote that there was a rough air and a possible wake turbulence encounter.

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Pilot Institute

OCTOBER 16, 2024

When it’s your turn in the cockpit, you’ll know what to do—whether it’s a routine landing or something urgent. Weather It’s a good idea to brief any weather that could make your landing more challenging. Depending on the wind direction and airport surroundings, you may experience some turbulence.

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Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

JANUARY 14, 2024

Do you like the racoon style cockpit? The racoon style cockpit Time to experience my first Aegean Airlines flight! Announcement was made by the Captain about our flight which we would to expect some turbulence especially along the way but no mention about the flight delay. The weather wasn't good but at least it wasn't bumpy.

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Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

We took off with a few bumps here and there and more turbulence happening when we flew through the clouds during our climb. Some nice Indian music was being played before take off and landing, I thought that was nice, it somehow helps to calm one nerves especially when flying through turbulent weather.

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Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

JANUARY 22, 2024

Swiss Airlines Airbus A220-300 Aegean Airbus A320CEO (Old livery) Sky Express Airbus A320NEO Gulf Air Airbus A321NEO (Retro livery) Iberia Airbus A320NEO Aegean Airbus A320CEO (Don't let the racoon style cockpit fool you!) Rolling down the runway in this beautiful weather. There was a bit of light turbulence during our descent.

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Air Facts

APRIL 17, 2024

There would be mountains to deal with but for now my flight was low, heading through the Mojave, weather improving. The cockpit was covered in coffee, debris, and batteries. I had fought through wind and turbulence for 20 minutes, each precious inch of that elevation spent frivolously in a few seconds by an ego that said it had to.

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Plane and Pilot

OCTOBER 13, 2024

Oh, and did I mention, most of this complex interaction between student and instructor takes place in a cramped and noisy cockpit “classroom,” in turbulence, and in a busy air traffic environment? All the while, the Hobbs meter is merrily counting down the hundreds of dollars that change hands each lesson. Piece of cake.

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Professional Pilot

JULY 3, 2024

It started out as a routine engine failure, but escalated rapidly when we began to smell what we thought at first was smoke, but which turned out to be oil, in the cockpit. We were IMC with some moderate turbulence when, out of the blue, the prisoner jumped up between us and tried to grab hold of the captain’s gun, which was in his holster.

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Chess In the Air

JUNE 24, 2022

He frequently hosted visiting pilots, providing them with detailed briefings of the area and the weather. The CAPE index, a measure of convective energy and instability, was below 100 joules, indicating a very low probability of severe weather or thunderstorms. How Does It Feel in the Cockpit When We Encounter A Microburst?

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