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Wingtip Vortices and Wake Turbulence

Pilot Institute

By far the strongest component of wake turbulence is the swirling air generated at the tips of the aircrafts wings. Key Takeaways Wingtip vortices, not engine exhaust, create the strongest wake turbulence. Wake turbulence can cause severe roll and structural damage to smaller aircraft. How Are Wingtip Vortices Formed?

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Managing the wind

Air Facts

Subjective factors such as terrain, turbulence, and gust direction are as important as the numbers. Here’s a video of a 182 flipping in 30 knot winds at Las Vegas (with jet blast the deciding factor). Those little hills made for fiendish turbulence down low. I approach using the wing low method in a crosswind.

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The Complete Home Flight Simulator Setup Guide (2025)

Pilot Institute

Anyone who’s tried to enter a sideslip during a crosswind landing with a twist grip knows how hard it is. Mid-Tier The MFG Crosswind pedals are twice the price of the Logitech pedals, but they are a significant step up in quality. The Crosswinds use Hall sensors for both rudder and brakes, making them very precise.

Rudder 96
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Simulated Austria Is Wild, Wonderful

Flying Magazine

The CRJ is interesting to fly with a lot of trimming required as it’s a long-bodied jet with a large swing either side of the CG. I mean, all jets I have flown are like that, but this is fairly sensitive to pitch, power, and flap configuration—all requiring lots of trimming. With a lighter corporate jet, that is powerful.

Crosswind 105
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Business jet flight decks

Professional Pilot

Additional features, such as speed offsets, velocity cues, and crosswind adjustments enhance precision, particularly during approach and in turbulent or crosswind conditions. The post Business jet flight decks first appeared on Professional Pilot Magazine.

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White-Knuckle Affair

Plane and Pilot

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. The monstrous cargo planes and nimble fighter jets soaring overhead could no doubt travel faster, but only the little Cub could offer a journey back in time.

Runway 98
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Avoiding bumpy rides

Professional Pilot

Understanding turbulence can be key to a smooth flight. 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.