Pilot Institute

MARCH 29, 2024

Drag : The aerodynamic force opposing the aircraft’s forward motion. This increases lift but comes at the cost of increased induced drag. Pilots must counteract the additional drag with more thrust to maintain altitude. Higher altitudes are also less prone to turbulence and have fewer birds.

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Flying Magazine

APRIL 26, 2024

As is often the case with swept-wing jets, sometimes extra drag is required beyond gear and flaps. BBJ-700 from PMDG showcasing the master quality and awesome terrain that LOWI provides, complete with snow-squall weather and violent turbulence. Live weather in XP12 has a defect where it rains all the time, regardless of actual METAR.

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Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Increased lift on the raised wing immediately creates more induced drag. What’s induced drag? Induced drag is the resistance that happens as a result of creating lift, caused by swirling air around the wings that slows the airplane down. The higher drag on the raised wing reduces its speed relative to the lower wing.

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Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Managing the angle of attack matters because it directly influences lift generation and drag in all phases of flight. Proper angle of attack management also maintains safety during slow flight, crosswind landings, and when encountering wake turbulence. Different wings offer a different lift-to-drag ratio.

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Airspeed Junkie

AUGUST 2, 2024

Other modifications include flap gap seals that reduce drag and improve aerodynamic efficiency, and a nose wheel pant that encloses the lower nose strut for better aerodynamics. The reliability of the Cessna 172 shines through in various flight conditions, including crosswinds and turbulence.

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Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

These control surfaces dictate the aircraft’s roll, and this allows it to bank smoothly through turns or even recover from turbulence. The problem is that the aileron can only be deflected to a point after which the drag becomes significant. The downward moving aileron produces more lift, but also generates more induced drag.

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Fullthrottle Aviation

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

If the descent is conducted in turbulent conditions, the pilot must also comply with the design maneuvering speed (VA) limitations. This provides increased drag and, therefore, the loss of altitude as quickly as possible. The descent should be made at the maximum allowable airspeed consistent with the procedure used.

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Airspeed Junkie

JULY 31, 2024

Passenger experience is significantly enhanced on the Dreamliner due to its spacious cabin design, superior air quality, and technologies that reduce turbulence, allowing for a more enjoyable and less taxing flight. Sensors on the aircraft actively adjust control surfaces to counteract turbulence, ensuring a more stable flight experience.

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Ask the Pilot

MARCH 13, 2025

We were not ready for the turbulence that came before. What drags this one down is the back of the fuselage: the design is tail-heavy. “Yesterday, our future was uncertain. Our economy in turmoil,” rumbles the home page. “Today, the dark clouds have passed. And we can take back to the skies. Never again!”

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Pilot Institute

OCTOBER 12, 2024

The turbulent air hits the horizontal stabilizer, which causes a vibration that can be felt throughout the aircraft. While takeoff flaps improve performance, they also add unwanted drag. Furthermore, you must immediately remove one notch of the flaps to reduce the wing’s drag. Buffeting is like flying in rough, choppy air.

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Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

MARCH 28, 2024

On the day of departure Even though we had plenty of time before our flight departure, we decided to head to the airport early as dragging our cabin baggage across the footpath was not ideal. The turbulence was not as bad as what I was anticipating and for most parts of the flight, it was smooth. Goodbye Lisbon, until next time!

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Chess In the Air

JULY 4, 2022

Possible causes include: Rotor turbulence, e.g. on wave days. If that happens, the propeller causes a lot of extra drag, comparable to half-extended airbrakes. This is another great point. Sudden and very powerful surface winds can have various other causes. They are also not limited to summer soaring weather.

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Pilot Institute

JANUARY 7, 2025

Icing: Ice buildup can reduce lift and increase drag. Turbulence: Rough air can make flying uncomfortable or even hazardous if severe. Before takeoff, always review the latest weather forecasts for your departure, route, and destination. Which aspects of the weather should you watch out for?

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Pilot Institute

APRIL 5, 2024

A sideslip approach creates excess drag and requires more control inputs. However, the obstacles generate mechanical turbulence, making the air less stable. Preparing Your Approach Decide if you want to use the crab or the sideslip approach. The crab method is the most comfortable way to fly the approach. Be prepared for gusts!

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Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

MARCH 10, 2024

Having to drag your baggage across the carpeted area is not fun. Usually it gets turbulent at the bay of Bengel but not on this flight. This is the first time for me, I had enter the airside longer than this and had no issues at all. We waited for about 15 minutes before being cleared, this was strange.

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Vintage Aviation News

AUGUST 26, 2024

Francis Xaver would say in his recollections about the landing: “As we flew over the 50 foot cliff on the shoreline, a strong wind blowing up the face of the cliff was so turbulent that it knocked out our radio, and we lost all contact with Adak.

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Pilot's Life Blog

JANUARY 5, 2025

Wind shear, turbulence, or gusty winds can create challenges during the landing phase, so knowing how to adjust for these factors is critical. Managing the critical engine, which is the engine closest to the aircrafts wingtip, is key to reducing drag and maintaining control.

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