Professional Pilot
FEBRUARY 11, 2025
Mike Benson, the Director of Business Development at Conair, said the companys legacy fleet of birddog aircraft are reaching the end of their lifespans given the demanding conditions in which they operate on a continuous basis, including turbulence, heat, smoke and fluctuating elevations.
Pilot's Life Blog
JANUARY 12, 2025
These altitudes minimize fuel use, avoid turbulence, and provide smoother rides for passengers. When flying a small plane, staying within the appropriate altitude ensures better control and a more comfortable experience, especially in turbulent weather. Flying at high altitudes is a cornerstone of commercial aviation.
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AV Web
JANUARY 8, 2025
It wasnt until I started flying professionally that I needed to balance realistic fuel planning with payload and just a dash of bargain hunting. Obviously, the number one priority when preflight planning is a safe fuel load, but being able to extract a useful payload out of the aircraft is part of why we play the game.
iPad Pilot News
JUNE 19, 2024
From here, you can use the slider to move through the route, and tap the menu button at the bottom left to overlay icing, turbulence, and cloud forecasts. Maximum fuel is a great option: it will show the most fuel you can take without going over max gross weight, given the people and cargo you entered in the Payload section.
Pilot Institute
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
Flight dispatchers also communicate with pilots and update them about weather, turbulence, and other variables that could affect their flight. Once the route and cruising altitude have been decided, the dispatcher will focus on the aircraft’s payload, including the passengers’ weight, luggage, and cargo.
Air Electro
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
High vibration and shock → aircraft and spacecraft face continuous vibration, especially during takeoff, landing, and turbulence. Miniature connectors must endure: Wide temperature ranges → from sub-zero temperatures in the stratosphere to extreme heat near engines.
AeroSavvy
AUGUST 20, 2021
I also departed with the minimum amount of fuel I was comfortable with (airlines use this strategy to increase performance and/or increase payload capacity). Bad data caused by turbulence, turns, and other anomalies was discarded. All of our flying started early in the mornings before afternoon turbulence and storms.
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