Air Facts

JULY 17, 2024

With groundspeed above 185 kts., How can you land in this turbulence? And YES, the flight home was far worse as I was flying low to keep the groundspeed in positive numbers and thinking the truck drivers were going to beat me home. and fuel consumption leaned for the thin air, nonstop would have been easy and safe.

Groundspeed 81

Groundspeed Turbulence Knot Pilot 81

Air Facts

JULY 15, 2024

Subjective factors such as terrain, turbulence, and gust direction are as important as the numbers. Those little hills made for fiendish turbulence down low. It was fun doing over 200 knots groundspeed over Rawlings until I realized a solid wall of thunderstorms had formed between me and home, and there were 35 knot winds below.

Knot 75

Knot Crosswind Rudder Runway 75

Air Facts

AUGUST 16, 2024

With a screaming tailwind, I was seeing a groundspeed of 185 kts at 6,500 feet. Allowing the altitude to sort itself out was the most practical approach with dealing with the wave and associated turbulence. They were looking for a fast turnaround and would eat their lunch while airborne. I was airborne in roughly one hour.

Weather 77

Weather Knot Ceiling Turbulence 77

Air Facts

APRIL 29, 2024

At the current groundspeed, I believed it shouldn’t be of much concern unless the cell began producing lightning. I had seen these clouds associated with turbulence before, but all appeared to be calm. On the short flight to KFLO I asked my son about how much turbulence he felt during the missed approach.

Descent 71

Descent Approach Weather Runway 71

Pilot Institute

APRIL 5, 2024

A headwind lowers groundspeed , making landing easier. However, the obstacles generate mechanical turbulence, making the air less stable. Discover ways to stay proficient with regular practice. Why Crosswind Landings Aren’t Easy Ideally, pilots want the wind to hit the aircraft dead on the nose while landing. Be prepared for gusts!

Crosswind 52

Crosswind Aileron Longitudinal Axis Rudder 52

Flying Magazine

APRIL 25, 2024

Along with several other forecasts not shown here, this made me believe that a route around the west side of Washington would provide the least exposure to adverse weather, especially as it relates to convective turbulence. Our groundspeed was a meager 72 knots as we descended on the glideslope. Crisis averted.

Weather 108

Weather Wind Shear Clearance Turbulence 108