Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

There are also lifts taking you to the lower level leading to the bus gates. Once we were cleared of the gloomy weather, it was smooth for the rest of the flight. After a U-turn, we were greeted by the beach of Chennai as we continue our descent into our glide path towards the runway. The traffic at the airport was fairly busy.

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Runway Weather Airlines Airline 103

Photographic Logbook

JULY 11, 2024

However, a forecast for low IFR weather in that part of Maine led us to cancel it. I had no interest in flying one hour north only to be shut out of our destination by weather below minimums for the available instrument approach procedure. Still the better part of an hour away from home, weather conditions were concerning.

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Ceiling Approach Weather Runway 52

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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Runway Crosswind Rudder Pilot 98

Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

And ice doesn’t just make things slippery, it messes with the airflow over the wings, cuts down on lift, and ramps up drag. This leads to a serious loss of lift and an increase in drag. This roughness adds to friction drag, which can reduce lift and increase drag by as much as 50% on a wing’s leading edge and upper surface.

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Pitot Tube Drag Lift Airfoil 52

ABEAM

AUGUST 26, 2023

So we continued towards Reykjavik in basically shitty weather at the very economic fuel setting of 47% power as calculated. We received a Pilot Report (PIREP) from the German Cheetah that they were flying at FL100 in the clear, while we were in shitty weather. So perfect weather. We kept at FL090 so icing was above us.

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Weather Clearance Knot Airplanes 52

Pilot Institute

MAY 4, 2024

Weather, field conditions, obstacles, and many other elements greatly affect short field operations. Any substantial changes to speed and descent rate will destabilize the landing. The drag allows for a steeper descent, which is particularly helpful when avoiding obstacles. Reducing lift puts more weight on the wheels.

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Weight-Shift-Control Runway Approach Density Altitude 52

Pilot Institute

MARCH 26, 2024

If you’re at a field with no weather reporting, gauge the wind speed and direction using the windsock. High-wing aircraft might need more power or pitch to arrest the descent. The sudden loss of lift can cause the wheels to dig into the ground. Overcorrecting for a high descent rate will cause the aircraft to balloon.

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NOTAMs Runway Approach Descent 52

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

OCTOBER 16, 2024

With a light load, our aircraft lifted off quickly. Not long after, we started our descent into Subang Airport. We hit some light turbulence during our descent. We waited for a short while before departing. It was not a bad day for flying. Singapore's sea traffic is usually busy. On final approach to SZB's runway 15.

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Runway Descent Airlines Airline 52

Pilot Job Central

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Some of these systems are related to the airplane being bigger, others are related to passenger and crew comfort, while other systems are related to operating in foul weather. Descent planning can be complicated and needs to be done more than 100 miles from the destination.

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Pilot Airplanes Weather Air Traffic Control 52

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

JANUARY 14, 2024

To get there, you need to follow the signboard leading you to a lift and from the lower level, you can walk through the underpass to get to the other building. Once we were on our way, we flew through a bit of turbulence but once the weather was better, the seat belt sign was turned off. Do you recognise this cartoon character?

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Airlines Airline Weather Turbulence 52

Professional Pilot

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Simpler stations could only be used if the landing of the aircraft is automatic, which would require a fully autonomous aircraft system capability, even in unfavorable weather and terrain conditions. Aircraft have to be in continuous forward motion to create lift and thus possess potentially destructive kinetic energy while in motion.

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Pilot Cockpit Pilot in Command Cabin Crew 52

Plane and Pilot

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

If the airplane is tied down outside, it’s important to get all of the ice and snow off the lifting and control surfaces. Scraping the ice off the aircraft is hard on the pilot—not to mention the paint and plexiglass—and often leaves a residue of lift-killing crust on the surfaces. This is hard to do without deicing fluid.

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Ceiling Airplanes Weather Density Altitude 105

Plane and Pilot

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

If the airplane is tied down outside, it’s important to get all of the ice and snow off the lifting and control surfaces. Scraping the ice off the aircraft is hard on the pilot—not to mention the paint and plexiglass—and often leaves a residue of lift-killing crust on the surfaces. This is hard to do without deicing fluid.

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Ceiling Airplanes Weather Density Altitude 98

One Mile at a Time

DECEMBER 28, 2024

Part of that even lifts up, to expose a shallow, enclosed storage area, big enough for a phone or passport. Even when we reached our initial cruising altitude of 35,000 feet, we had to deviate our path a bit to avoid weather, as there were thick clouds at our altitude.

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Airlines Airline Tail Approach 120

Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

As the aircraft loses lift, pulling back tightens the turn, causing a deadly spiral toward the ground. Narrow runway: Feels higher than you are, leading to a steep descent and faster landing. Reduce Risks Avoid flying if weather conditions are worsening. Fix it: Trust your instruments, not your body.

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Runway Instrument Meteorological Conditions Approach Airplanes 52

Flying Magazine

MAY 6, 2024

I’ve seen a single person lift a Tiger Moth by the tail to take it out of its hangar. The knob on the right enables “auto slots,” slats on the wings that automatically deploy like flaps to provide additional lift at low speeds and high angles of attack. Notice that there is no artificial horizon.

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Airplanes Cockpit Pilot Lift 115

Air Facts

APRIL 29, 2024

A pit stop at North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina (KCRE) was planned, and after a weather briefing, I filed an IFR flight plan. The Mooney is well-equipped for weather avoidance as it is equipped with a sophisticated spheric lighting detector. I requested a descent from 6,000’ down to 4,000’ and was denied due to traffic.

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Descent Approach Weather AGL 98

Pilot Institute

AUGUST 2, 2024

Icing Icing on the aerofoil disrupts the smooth airflow over the wings that produce lift. This decrease in lift has the potential to cause the aircraft to stall. Conduct a thorough weather briefing prior to the flight. An increasing rate of descent. High rate of descent – shown on your vertical speed indicator.

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Altimeter Turbulence Descent Lift 52

Air Facts

AUGUST 21, 2024

Given good weather, there is no excuse not to go fly. A steep bank and strong pull is required for each turn, and I watch the airspeed and lift reserve indicator (LRI) to make sure I do not do anything stupid. Descent and landing is smooth and calm this evening, and I make a wheel landing for the fun of it.

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Groundspeed Runway Approach Crosswind 98

Pilot Institute

JUNE 26, 2024

Weather Go-arounds due to weather occur due to wind shear caused by gusting winds or microbursts. It helps reduce the chances of a stall and puts you in a better position to arrest the descent and start your climb out. Pitch for Climb The next immediate action is to arrest the descent.

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Wind Shear Runway Approach Aeronautical Decision-Making 52

Fear of Landing

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Weather reports from the Naval Auxiliary Landing Field on the island warned of a low cloud ceiling, overcast at 700-800 feet. As my speed increased I lifted the nose of the plane slightly prior to takeoff, but when I did that the nose blocked the few centerline stripes that were my only visual cues to keep going straight. But I had it.

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Runway Altimeter Pilot Lift 52

Photographic Logbook

AUGUST 13, 2023

A Dunkin' in Jasper, GA made for makeshift flight planning space as we waited on fog to lift at Pickens County Airport. Kristy overheard one of the local airport bums providing an excellent layman's explanation of weather minimums and missed approaches to help the waiting passengers understand what just happened. A Finger Lake!

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Approach Ceiling Runway Clearance 52

Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

This weather phenomenon is called a microburst , one of aviations deadliest threats. In seconds, an aircraft can be forced into an uncontrollable descent, leaving you with barely any time to react. With nothing left to lift it, the core has nowhere else to go but down. Formation of Microbursts Where does it all start?

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Wind Shear Weather Descent Approach 66

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. Rifle, the location of the accident, was Shmulik’s home airport.

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Pilot AGL Wind Shear Runway 52

Pilot's Life Blog

JANUARY 5, 2025

Approach speeds typically range from 80 to 90 knots depending on weight and flap settings, while full flaps are often used to provide the necessary lift during landing. The pre-landing check is the first step in ensuring the aircraft is ready for a stable descent. Additionally, configure the aircraft for a stable descent.

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Descent Final Approach Approach Runway 52

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

JULY 22, 2024

Therefore it is common for flight delays in departure and arrival especially if the weather is bad. Anyway, fortunately for us, the ride into Delhi was smooth, hardly any turbulence and furthermore the Captain told us the good news and that is the stormy weather forecasted earlier had cleared. So overall, this flight was smooth.

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Cabin Crew Runway Weather Ceiling 59