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How to Read a Windsock

Pilot Institute

Have you ever wondered how pilots determine wind direction and speed at a glance? If youre preparing for takeoff, navigating an approach, or landing at an uncontrolled airport, knowing how to read a windsock can give you quick wind information. A windsock is an essential aviation tool that helps pilots make safe decisions.

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NTSB: Pilot Was Flying Too Low Before Hitting Smokestack in Idaho

Flying Magazine

The NTSB released its final report into the fatal April 2022 accident that occurred when the pilot was on approach to Burley Municipal Airport (KBYI). The aircraft collided with an exhaust stack that lies directly beneath the extended centerline of Runway 20. Google Earth view of the Gem State Processing plant and Runway 20 at KBYI.

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Arriving in Style

Plane and Pilot

These tools help the pilots deal with this busy section of the flight replete with numerous checklists, changing clearances, and traffic. We have some of the same checklists, clearances, and traffic, and we have one less pilot to get them all done. Back down here is GA land, we have many of the same concerns. Image: Shutterstock.

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Flying Through the Center of a Trough Should Have Been Uneventful

Flying Magazine

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 don’t have such a story since I am always diligent about minimizing my exposure to adverse weather when I am the pilot in command (PIC). READ MORE: Go or Stay?

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A Touristy Timeout for Safety

Plane and Pilot

Most seemed to be using more flaps than normal for takeoff, the idea being to get away from the ground as quickly as possible to minimize their time near the ground, where a wind shear could have serious consequences. When making a cross-wind takeoff, hold the nose gear on the runway longer and accelerate to a higher speed than normal.

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Types of Thunderstorms in Aviation: From Simple to Severe

Pilot Institute

Each poses unique challenges for pilots. Thunderstorms create turbulence, wind shear, and icing risks for aircraft. Pilots should use weather forecasts and SIGMETs for safe flight planning. Types of Thunderstorms As a pilot, it’s important to remember that not all thunderstorms are the same.

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Invisible Trap Kills Glider Pilot – How To Avoid Microbursts

Chess In the Air

About 90% of accidents could have been prevented by the pilot. Most can be avoided by diligent pre-flight preparations; by paying attention to what’s happening around us; by staying disciplined and flying within one’s margins; and by avoiding basic piloting mistakes through regular practice.

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