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Weather of the north Atlantic

Professional Pilot

Here, ocean currents and large-scale weather patterns often collide. Climate Scientist Significant weather prognostic chart for the north Atlantic. These charts show areas where thunderstorms, turbulence, and other weather hazards may occur on transatlantic routes. The green lines show the position and height of jet streams.

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New! “The Turbine Pilot’s Flight Manual Fifth Edition!”

Greg Brown's Flying Carpet Blog

Whether you’re preparing for turbine ground school, studying for your Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate, priming for a corporate or airline interview, or upgrading into a personal jet or turboprop— The Turbine Pilot’s Flight Manual Fifth Edition is designed for you.

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Recognising NASA Technology on Modern Airliners

Fear of Landing

Airborne Wind Shear Detection During the 1980s and 1990s, NASA led a comprehensive research program to identify the characteristics of dangerous wind shear and validated technologies that can predict its severity while in flight. Chevrons are being implemented on many of today’s aircraft, including the new Boeing 787.

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The Boeing 777 severe encounter with turbulence

Ask Captain Lim

However, careful analysis of horizontal wind shear on computer flight plans can sometimes reveal turbulence ahead. Most flight planning systems consider wind speed 1,000 feet below and 1,000 feet above the cruising level. These conditions are most prevalent in the Bay of Bengal area and its vicinity.

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Are Dry Microbursts Really An Invisible Trap? – Responding to Reactions

Chess In the Air

I have tried to wait out a storm only to watch a bigger and badder one to move in and the overall weather situation getting worse. We need to watch out for all markers of high surface winds. We should make more pro-active use of our radios to warn other aviators of threatening weather. Are dry microbursts really invisible?

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Invisible Trap Kills Glider Pilot – How To Avoid Microbursts

Chess In the Air

After we decided this, we heard a Challenger jet announce “Taxiing to 26 for takeoff”. It’s worth noting that Shmulik had a close call in the past: a jet pulled onto the runway in front of him with no radio call. This near miss was avoided only by the jet taking off immediately in front of him. He tried again, with no reply.

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Flying Through the Center of a Trough Should Have Been Uneventful

Flying Magazine

Over the last 25 years, I have been asked to speak on various aviation weather topics at dozens of aviation events and gatherings. During these events, it’s quite common for a pilot to walk up and ask me about how I handled my most challenging flight as it relates to weather. I spent an hour looking at the weather before we departed.

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