Air Facts

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Turbulence Air Facts Journal Space is infinite in its complexity. From trolling our imagination into creating giant rockets that carry us, humans, into space, the final frontier. And tampering our mental reserves with turbulent mischief. Turbulence is unpredictable. Similar mechanics are at play in clear air turbulence.

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Turbulence Wind Shear Knot Lift 52

Air Facts

APRIL 29, 2024

At the current groundspeed, I believed it shouldn’t be of much concern unless the cell began producing lightning. ” As I broke out of the clouds on the final approach course, I flew about 1.5 The approach end of runway 24 came into view, followed by the rest of the airport as we entered the left downwind to runway 6.

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Descent Approach Weather AGL 98

Pilot Institute

APRIL 5, 2024

A headwind lowers groundspeed , making landing easier. If you overshoot the final, do not make a steep turn or use excessive rudder to correct for it. Final Approach Once established on final, adjust your heading to maintain the extended centerline. Discover ways to stay proficient with regular practice.

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Crosswind Longitudinal Axis Aileron Rudder 52

Professional Pilot

DECEMBER 10, 2024

The sky darkened and turbulence started to shake our plane. The weather at GYD was so bad that could not even commence an approach. Before we reached the final approach fix (FAF), the windshear ahead alert was triggered. We decided to cancel our approach, and received a windshear warning several seconds after the alert.

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Weather Approach Descent Runway 98