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PIA under safety spotlight again as aircraft lands on closed runway in Lahore

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The flight, which operates weekly, had been forced to divert from its intended destination due to adverse weather conditions, which included thick fog, in Multan. However, as the flight progressed and having been advised of the poor weather conditions in Multan, the crew elected to continue to Lahore where the conditions were better.

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From albatrosses to slimy eels: Aircraft design and concepts inspired by nature 

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MBekir / Shutterstock.com The person behind the project was an engineer named Richard Whitcombe who found his wingtip inspiration when he noticed that “birds in flight curled their wingtip feathers upward when seeking greater lift”.

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Quiz: Cold Weather Operations

Flight Training Central

As winter sets in, it’s more important than ever to understand how the cold weather will not only affect the aircraft performance but also your preflight and weather planning. Use this quiz to test your cold-weather flying knowledge. What type of weather is forecast for the area to the northeast of area D?

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Wingtip Vortices and Wake Turbulence

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This is called lift. Wingtip vortices are a byproduct of lift. Once the wing stops producing lift, the vortices dissipate instantly. Wing spoilers drastically reduce the lift generated by the wing. Its important because the lift is always produced perpendicular to the relative wind. Why is this important?

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The Difference Between Category, Class, and Type of Aircraft

Pilot Institute

Glider This category includes aircraft that are designed to fly without an engine and rely on natural air currents for lift through the reaction between the air and the wing. Rotorcraft This category includes aircraft that use rotating blades to generate lift, such as helicopters or gyroplanes. propellers) or thrust (i.e.,

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Philippine Mars Takes Flight Again, Embarking on Its Journey To Arizona

Vintage Aviation News

Photo by Rob Frolic Moored in Patricia Bay throughout the holiday season and into the new year, the Philippine Mars faced challenging weather conditions amid a series of storms. However, the journey hit a snag when the aircraft made an emergency landing in Patricia Bay on December 15. Navy during World War II.

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UK DoT delays granting permission for PIA flights return over safety concerns

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The flight, which operates weekly, had been forced to divert from its intended destination due to adverse weather conditions, which included thick fog, in Multan. The ban imposed by the UK coincided with a wider ban being imposed by the European Aviation Safety Authority (EASA), which was eventually lifted at the end of 2024.

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