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. A wealth of illustrations and additional online resources enhance understanding.

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Wind Shear Cockpit Pilot Weather 85

Air Facts

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

These maneuvers include an engine failure on takeoff, loss of lift on the wing during departure, en route, and approach, crosswind landings, wind shear scenarios, engine inoperative landings, low visibility landings, crash landings and evacuation. I believe that airline pilots are the most scrutinized profession in the world.

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Pilot Wind Shear Airline Airlines 94

Fear of Landing

MARCH 22, 2024

Airborne Wind Shear Detection During the 1980s and 1990s, NASA led a comprehensive research program to identify the characteristics of dangerous wind shear and validated technologies that can predict its severity while in flight.

Wind Shear 52

Wind Shear Airfoil Drag Airline 52

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. Across Dad’s lap was his sectional chart; on my lap, a thick airport directory with my finger on the page turned to Cross City. There wasn’t much talk.

Turbulence 52

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.

Pilot 52

Pilot AGL Wind Shear Runway 52

Pilot's Life Blog

JANUARY 5, 2025

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. Review current weather conditions, including wind speed, direction, and visibility, as these can significantly impact the approach.

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Descent Final Approach Approach Runway 52