Professional Pilot

JULY 3, 2024

Climate Scientist T he pilots of the intercontinental business jet had just finished transmitting their position report from FL330 over the Philippine Sea when one noticed the contrails of a commercial jet approaching their position a few thousand feet above their altitude. Understanding turbulence can be key to a smooth flight.

Turbulence 40

Turbulence Weather Jet Pilot 40

Aerotime

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Additionally, demand for air travel soared in the post-war years, going on to reach even higher levels once the jet age arrived in the late 1950s. The airport’s original plans called for five similar terminal buildings, all built in the central area between the runways.

Runway 274

Runway Jet Crosswind Threshold 274

Air Facts

AUGUST 26, 2024

But too much airspeed can lead to bounced landings if the pilot tries to force the airplane on the runway or a runway excursion if the airplane runs out of room before it runs out of speed. The left wing dropped and the airplane descended off the side of the runway, impacted terrain, and cartwheeled before coming to rest.”

Knot 86

Knot Runway Airplanes Pilot 86

Plane and Pilot

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

The little plane leapt into the air almost immediately as the wind seemingly swirled from every direction along the 5,000-foot runway. Once there, he put us in a slight right turn toward our first fuel stop 60 miles ahead, continuously fighting the stick as the gusting left crosswind did its best to push us off course.

Runway 70

Runway Crosswind Rudder Approach 70

Air Facts

MAY 24, 2024

We started up the engine, got the weather, asked the tower for our instrument flight plan, and began to taxi from the T-hangars on the east side of the field down the familiar route of “Hotel, Echo” to runway 18 right for a departure to the north with a turn to the east. Destin Tower told me to expect a right base for a landing on Runway 12.

Aileron 72

Aileron Crosswind Knot Runway 72

Air Facts

JUNE 21, 2024

If there was even a puff of crosswind, the aircraft would drift left or right of centerline as the student (the “learner,” but the FAA term really doesn’t describe this guy) went into his landing flare as the crosswind blew us sideways, and he had no clue how to keep the airplane on centerline. I don’t think he believed me.

Rudder 76

Rudder Crosswind Knot Aileron 76

Air Facts

AUGUST 21, 2024

Below, the boats and jet skis stream across the lake—people enjoying their own adventure this evening as I fly overhead. More turns, steep banks, and soon enough I spot her orange kayak in the lake just off the end of runway 9. I make the turn off the runway, another radio call, and I taxi to the pumps.

Runway 75

Runway Groundspeed Approach Crosswind 75

Fly with Eva

FEBRUARY 24, 2018

So many times I flew the ILS to runway 25R, with the beautiful skyline of Barcelona on the righthand side. We tackle the first hurdle the next day: despite a proper jet lag we pass the Performance and Air Law ATPL exams. My last flight on the Boeing 737 is already two months behind me now. I really enjoy the simulator phase a lot.

Approach 52

Approach Flight Deck Cargo Pilot 52

Northstar VFR

JULY 2, 2023

Remember when your CFI taught you to turn crosswind around 500-700 feet? Section 4-3-3 states “If remaining in the traffic pattern , commence turn to crosswind leg beyond the departure end of the runway within 300 feet of pattern altitude.” It’s in there. In this case, Part 91 wouldn’t apply to you. As simple as that.

Federal Aviation Regulations 52

Federal Aviation Regulations Aeronautical Information Manual Crosswind Pilot 52