Pilot Stability Wind Shear 
Pilot Institute
JANUARY 3, 2025
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. Regular inspection of windsocks makes sure you receive reliable wind information.
iPad Pilot News
JUNE 5, 2024
Top 10 aviation weather apps for pilots iPad Pilot News Checking the weather before flight has always been one of the most popular uses for the iPad. So we’ll focus on apps that offer more for pilots, both free and paid. But which app to use? Station Weather. Get the app here 6. METARs Aviation Weather. Get the app here.
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Fear of Landing
MARCH 22, 2024
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. The original PDF is available for download on NASA’s website.
Pilot Institute
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Tornadoes, funnel clouds, volcanic ash, or dust storms are extremely dangerous to all pilots. Thunderstorms can also bring wind shear and lightning. As a pilot, you should pay close attention to this section. This can be when the weather stabilizes or when another report is issued.
Plane and Pilot
OCTOBER 2, 2024
No flying in winds exceeding 10 knots, no chance of obscuring precipitation, no use of runways shorter than 5,000 feet, no risk of encountering darkness or lowering ceilings. Even if it’s possible to complete the training course in a reasonable time with these stipulations, the product of a bubble-wrapped curriculum is a half-trained pilot.
Plane and Pilot
OCTOBER 2, 2024
No flying in winds exceeding 10 knots, no chance of obscuring precipitation, no use of runways shorter than 5,000 feet, no risk of encountering darkness or lowering ceilings. Even if it’s possible to complete the training course in a reasonable time with these stipulations, the product of a bubble-wrapped curriculum is a half-trained pilot.
Pilot Institute
FEBRUARY 15, 2025
The pilots fought to recover, but the wind shear was too strong. Key Takeaways Microbursts can cause severe wind shear and downdrafts. They are difficult to detect, making pilot awareness and training vital. Technological advancements aid in detection, but pilot vigilance remains essential.
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