Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

DECEMBER 19, 2024

You can take either the escalator or lift up to the departure hall. The usual welcome announcement and a weather report of some expected turbulence along the way and meal service to be served after taking off was made by the inflight supervisor. This aircraft flew in from Seoul and departed a few hours later for Bangkok.

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Airline Airlines Turbulence Runway 59

Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Proper AOA management affects lift generation and stall prevention. It is one of the main factors affecting lift, and airplanes need a constant source of lift to fly. As we stated a little while ago, understanding the angle of attack is fundamental to understanding aerodynamics and how lift is generated.

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Lift Turbulence Drag Pilot 52

Pilot's Life Blog

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Aerodynamic Differences Fixed-Wing Aircraft (Airplanes) Airplanes , or fixed-wing aircraft, generate lift through their stationary wings as they move forward. This pressure difference produces lift, allowing the aircraft to ascend. Each rotor blade acts as an airfoil, and as it rotates, it moves air over its surface, generating lift.

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Torque Lift Airplanes Stability 52

Flight Training Central

JULY 29, 2024

They’re routinely reviewing pilot reports and asking Air Traffic Control (ATC) for reports of turbulence, and they’ll go so far as to change their route of flight or altitude fairly dramatically to find smooth air. Strong winds by themselves don’t necessarily mean turbulence, but gusty winds almost always do.

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Turbulence Stability Air Traffic Control Airplanes 52

Professional Pilot

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

When humid air becomes unstable, either through heating from the surface or by lifting it to where it is warmer than its surroundings, it can produce cumulus clouds that grow vertically instead of horizontally. When they appear in rows, it is a sign of waves moving through the upper air – and the presence of turbulence.

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iPad Pilot News

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Keeping your iPad secure and easy to reach is essential for safety in flight—if you’ve ever seen your beloved tablet go flying to the back seat after hitting turbulence, you know what we mean. Watch our video review for more details: Flight Outfitters Lift 2.0 Bag The Lift 2.0 The Flight Outfitters Lift 2.0

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Lift Turbulence Pilot Cockpit 52

Pilot Institute

MARCH 29, 2024

Lift : The aerodynamic force generated due to airflow over the wings. The aircraft’s deceleration reduces the airflow over the wings, which reduces lift. When the lift force is less than the force of gravity, the aircraft descends. So, how do we increase lift to maintain altitude? Why does this happen?

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Lift Rudder Drag Checkride 52

Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 11, 2024

This operation was carried out routinely with the little fighters launching from the airship, flying their mission, and then hooking up on a trapeze that lifted them inside the hull. Navy had equipped both the USS Akron and Macon airships with a hangar deck and trapezes to carry and launch Curtiss F9C Sparrowhawk fighter planes.

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Tail Jet Pilot Turbulence 80

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. Key Takeaways Ailerons control the aircrafts roll by adjusting lift on each wing. The aircrafts wing is able to generate lift due to its shape. Why does this increase the lift?

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Aileron Weight-Shift-Control Rudder Longitudinal Axis 90

Pilot's Life Blog

APRIL 9, 2024

Static vents that measure static pressures are usually on the lower side of the plane, where the air stream isn’t as turbulent. Airspeed indicators are extremely important, as aircraft need to hit a minimum speed to maintain lift. Why Are Airspeed Indicators Important?

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Pitot Tube Indicated Airspeed True Airspeed Calibrated Airspeed 52

Plane and Pilot

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

The J-4, also known as a Cub Coupe, had been dropped off in Kennett for annual in 2008 by its then-owner and ended up becoming a permanent resident when Hurricane Ike stretched inland all the way to the Missouri Bootheel, lifting it from the ground and depositing it on top of the FBO’s maintenance hangar.

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Runway Crosswind Rudder Pilot 98

Air Facts

APRIL 14, 2025

One problem is turbulence. Lets cut to the chase and avoid the ugly math (which is easy enough for the geeks to derive from the lift equation). It seems to be more a case of, if you install it, they will figure it out.

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Final Approach General Aviation Approach Wind Shear 52

Chess In the Air

JULY 4, 2022

Most western pilots have patiently worked such lift for an hour or more while waiting for conditions to improve near their destination airport. Possible causes include: Rotor turbulence, e.g. on wave days. Dust devils and other extreme lifting motions can also cause havoc near the surface. This is another great point.

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Wind Shear AGL Runway Lift 52

Photographic Logbook

JULY 11, 2024

At one point, we entered a region of sufficient turbulence that I disengaged the autopilot to hand-fly. This meant that there would be no getting into Sodus unless the ceiling lifted. After a long, turbulent slog from Boston that ended with three instrument approaches in actual IMC, it felt like the least I could do.

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Ceiling Approach Weather Runway 52

AeroSavvy

AUGUST 20, 2021

More air molecules in engine cylinders allow the engine to produce more power; more air molecules moving across the propellor blades and wings means more efficient thrust and lift. As altitude increases, air molecules spread out, resulting in less power and lift. Bad data caused by turbulence, turns, and other anomalies was discarded.

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Density Altitude OAT Airplanes Fixed Base Operator 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. Announcement was made by the Captain about our flight which we would to expect some turbulence especially along the way but no mention about the flight delay. Goodbye Frankfurt!

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Airline Airlines Weather Turbulence 52

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

OCTOBER 16, 2024

With a light load, our aircraft lifted off quickly. 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. Not long after, we started our descent into Subang Airport. On final approach to SZB's runway 15.

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Runway Descent Jet Airline 52

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

However, he mentioned that there was turbulence along the way, not a surprise especially June to October period is usually the typhoon season and bad weather is quite common. We lifted off almost effortlessly. We hit some turbulence while flying through some clouds. I definitely tasted better in-flight meals with other airlines.

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Airline Airlines Turbulence Weather 52

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

MAY 20, 2024

There was turbulence from time to time and the seatbelt sign came on a few times. We lifted off in slightly bumpy conditions. Once again, no announcements from the flight deck and the flight purser did the job. For this flight, the crew controlled the window shade so for most parts of cruising, the light was in dimmed mode.

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Pilot Institute

JANUARY 8, 2025

Stalls Cause a Loss of Lift A stall is not related to engine failure. This misunderstanding can lead to confusion and, in some cases, accidents, as some pilots concentrate on engine performance instead of addressing the actual problem, a loss of lift. Now, the wings have to produce more lift to support this weight.

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Lift Accelerated Stall Pilot AGL 98

Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Expect poor visibility, increased turbulence, and slippery runway surfaces. You should monitor the temperature closely during winter or in colder regions since icing can impact both lift and control. The present weather section shows specific weather events that could impact operations. And if you see “TSRA,” that’s a red flag.

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Altimeter Weather Wind Shear Runway 52

Pilot Job Central

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Anti-Ice, Rain: flight deck window heat, windshield wipers, probe heat, and anti-ice/de-ice systems that either prevent ice from accumulating on lift generating surfaces and engines, or break the ice off after it’s accumulated. Turbine-powered airplanes continue to work, regardless of the weather.

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Pilot Airplanes Weather Air Traffic Control 52

Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

In this situation, the wings aren’t producing enough lift, and the aircraft essentially falls out of the sky while spinning. A stall occurs when the angle of attack (the angle between the wings and the airflow) becomes too high, causing the wings to lose lift.

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Flying Magazine

MAY 1, 2024

Some gust fronts can be completely harmless or may be a precursor for an encounter with severe turbulence and dangerous low-level convective wind shear. These gust fronts often contain severe or extreme turbulence, strong and gusty straight-line winds, and low-level convective wind shear.

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Wind Shear Weather Turbulence Knot 114

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. Japan Airlines business class seat A350 Japan Airlines business class seat A350 Japan Airlines business class seat A350 Its not just that the seat is spacious, but theres also an impressive amount of storage, and the tech is top notch.

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Cranky Flier

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

A mix of weaker demand, Russian flying restrictions, and geopolitical turbulence have made the Chinese market a tough one. Take Canada, a country which just had its China market open back up fully when restrictions were recently lifted. It’s the flying outside of Asia that has been so problematic for China.

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Ask the Pilot

AUGUST 5, 2024

Workers are subject to overheating, and so is their ground equipment: all of those myriad tugs, tractors, carts and lifts that Airplanes themselves, meanwhile, have a lot of internal machinery, both electronic and mechanical, and much of it runs hot to begin with. Throw in soaring temps and things can break down.

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Aerotime

JANUARY 15, 2025

Aircraft are designed to lift efficiently, so by taking the rocket to a higher altitude, satellite launch could be achieved with lower fuel consumption (and lower cost). As it was exposed to turbulent winds and vibrations, it was mounted in bearings in pressurized oil to steady the view. ft reflector with an oversized 8.9

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Cargo Ferry Flight Tail Horizontal Stabilizer 271

Vintage Aviation News

OCTOBER 28, 2024

2 with larger Wings for better lift and stability, a strengthened undercarriage for better support while carrying heavier payloads, updated avionics, which handled increasing demand for electronic combat and navigation and electronic countermeasures which improved survivability against radar and missile systems. kg Maximum Take-off 90,718.4

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Payload Thrust Stability Lift 98

Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

The outer wing generates more lift than the inner wing since it’s temporarily moving faster. Extra lift makes the wing rise. Increased lift on the raised wing immediately creates more induced drag. The trigger can be any external force such as a wind gust or turbulence. How Does Roll Cause Yaw? What’s induced drag?

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Stability Center of Gravity Aileron Rudder 52

Pilot Institute

AUGUST 2, 2024

Environmental Factors Turbulence Severe turbulence can cause disruption to an aircraft’s flight. In some cases, the aircraft may lose control due to the severity of the turbulence. Icing Icing on the aerofoil disrupts the smooth airflow over the wings that produce lift. This may lead to an unusual attitude.

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Altimeter Turbulence Descent Lift 52

Pilot Institute

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Thunderstorms create turbulence, wind shear, and icing risks for aircraft. Lifting movement of moist air. They are dangerous while flying because of the heavy turbulence accompanied by sudden updrafts and downdrafts. This turbulence can: Cause loss of aircraft control. What are Thunderstorms? Strong winds.

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Wind Shear Weather Turbulence Flight Plan 52

Air Facts

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

To get the extra lift required for the turns, I had to dive to get extra airspeed so that the plane could turn at that same AOA. And some made it as high as 100 feet but were still consistent with the spirit of FASF. That produced a strange traffic pattern with roller coasters at the corners.)

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General Aviation Pilot Approach Airplanes 98

Pilot Institute

JANUARY 15, 2025

For example, the rotation speed (VR) is the speed at which the pilot initiates a gentle rotation of the aircraft to lift off the ground during takeoff. VLOF Lift-off speed. VR: Rotation Speed VR is the speed at which the pilot gently pulls back on the control column to lift the nose off of the runway during takeoff.

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Pilot Institute

OCTOBER 12, 2024

This creates boundary layer separation, resulting in a loss of lift. The turbulent air hits the horizontal stabilizer, which causes a vibration that can be felt throughout the aircraft. Be careful because retracting the flaps causes the center of the lift to move forward. What Is a Power-on Stall? You’ve got this.

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Stability Horizontal Stabilizer Airplanes Lift 52

AeroSavvy

MARCH 26, 2022

Most dedicated cargo aircraft are military transports, e.g., C-17 Globemaster, C-130 Hurcules, Antonov’s heavy-lift family. Unit Load Devices (ULDs) filled with packages are lifted onto the aircraft and easily maneuvered into position. Going during turbulence is always an adventure. Photo by RuthAS – CC BY 3.0

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Pilot's Life Blog

JANUARY 6, 2025

This is not the same as a simple stall, which is recoverable by just lifting the nose. Spin recovery flight training prepares pilots for these moments by replicating the conditions under which spins happen, such as during low-altitude maneuvers or in turbulent weather. Its a crucial aspect of flight safety.

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