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Wingtip Vortices and Wake Turbulence

Pilot Institute

By far the strongest component of wake turbulence is the swirling air generated at the tips of the aircrafts wings. Key Takeaways Wingtip vortices, not engine exhaust, create the strongest wake turbulence. Wake turbulence can cause severe roll and structural damage to smaller aircraft. How Are Wingtip Vortices Formed?

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Six injured as Turkish Airlines Boeing 777 hit by turbulence approaching Taiwan

Aerotime

A Turkish Airlines flight en route from Istanbul to Taipei in Taiwan encountered severe turbulence shortly before it landed at Taipei. The flight, operated by Boeing 777-300ER registered TC-JJE, was carrying 214 passengers and 17 crew at the time of the turbulence event.

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Severe Turbulence Forces SAS Flight From Stockholm To Miami To Make U-Turn After Crossing Atlantic

Simple Flying

A Scandinavian Airlines transatlantic flight had to be diverted to Copenhagen after encountering severe turbulence. While airplanes routinely face turbulence midair, the situation with the SAS flight was clearly significant enough for the pilots to turn the plane back.

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Inflight Turbulence: A Pilot's Perspective

Simple Flying

Turbulence and flying go together like waves and the ocean. Turbulence is an inevitability of taking to the air and is a product of fluid dynamics (as the waves in the ocean are, as well!).

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Quick Crosswind Calculation for Pilots

Pilot Institute

Quick estimates improve decision-making Helps with landing technique, wake turbulence, and IFR corrections. Even professional pilots use this technique! There might be the occasional difference of a knot or two here or there, but generally, as we pilots say, it is close enough for government work. And do you know what?

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8 Signs That Tell Pilots Of Imminent Turbulence

Simple Flying

Turbulence is one of the main inflight safety concerns pilots and operational teams face in commercial aviation. With severe instances of turbulence seemingly on the rise, pilots need to be vigilant about spotting impending turbulence and ensure the aircraft and its passengers are prepared for when it hits.

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ForeFlight Introduces Reported Turbulence Map

Flying Magazine

ForeFlight’s latest release features a Reported Turbulence Map—allowing pilots to see where aircraft are encountering turbulence using information sourced from the company’s Sentry ADS-B receivers. “No Reported Turbulence is available as two add-ons for Pro Plus subscribers.