Flying Magazine

APRIL 25, 2024

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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Weather Wind Shear Clearance Turbulence 108

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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Weather Pilot Wind Shear NOTAMs 59

iPad Pilot News

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

SkewTLogPro releases version 3.0upgrade your weather briefing today iPad Pilot News It seems like there are two types of pilots: those who have never heard of Skew-T log (p) charts and true believers who know they are the source of all truth and knowledge about weather. Is there wind shear at a certain altitude?

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Weather Wind Shear Ceiling Knot 85

Plane and Pilot

JANUARY 8, 2025

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. The post A Touristy Timeout for Safety appeared first on Plane & Pilot Magazine.

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Crosswind Wind Shear Knot Airplanes 93

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.

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Wind Shear Airfoil Drag Airlines 52

Air Facts

OCTOBER 14, 2024

From light turbulence which causes a minor change in the lateral, longitudinal and vertical axis through moderate turbulence where the aircraft movement is rapid but remains in the control of the pilot and then extreme turbulence where the control of the aircraft is lost. The mechanical force is via the wind velocity and direction.

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Turbulence Knot Wind Shear Lift 52

Learn to Fly

APRIL 11, 2024

Pilots must consider each of these factors, relative to both their capabilities as the pilot as well as the capabilities of the aircraft they’re flying: Visibility—VFR or IFR, both within the airport environment and at the altitude you’ll be flying en route.

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Weather Wind Shear Turbulence Ceiling 40

Pilot Institute

OCTOBER 17, 2024

For pilots and anyone involved in aviation, understanding AIRMETs and SIGMETs is invaluable. SIGMETs alert pilots to more severe weather events like thunderstorms, volcanic ash, or strong turbulence that could pose serious risks to any flight. SIGMETs alert pilots to severe weather, such as thunderstorms. What Is an AIRMET?

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UTC Turbulence Weather Knot 52

Chess In the Air

JULY 4, 2022

There’s been a lot of interest in my recent accident analysis “ Invisible Trap Kills Glider Pilot – How To Avoid Microbursts.” Cold downdrafts created by virga displace warmer air near the surface creating updrafts glider pilots can, and should, use to avoid landing in downburst conditions. Absolutely!

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Wind Shear AGL Lift Runway 52

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. appeared first on Pilot Institute. This is why they also call for a SPECI issue.

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Altimeter Weather Wind Shear Runway 52

Professional Pilot

MAY 10, 2024

E nroute to LCY (Intl, London City, London, UK), the pilots had just finished an HF position check and were enjoying the smooth, crisp air and strong tailwind at FL330. This view shows winds and turbulence at FL340 – close to jet stream altitudes. The green lines show the position and height of jet streams.

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Weather Turbulence Wind Shear Jet 40

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.

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Runway Wind Shear Crosswind Ceiling 52

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.

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Runway Wind Shear Crosswind Ceiling 52

Air Facts

APRIL 24, 2024

Dad, a seasoned VFR pilot, was at the controls. I, a 19 year old greenhorn with a brand new pilot’s license in my wallet, sat at his right. And it would worsen to a point that would be too much for this new pilot, fresh out of flight training, to remain “unphased.” But the turbulence would continue to worsen.

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Turbulence Wind Shear Final Approach Ceiling 52

Pilot Institute

MAY 1, 2024

For new instrument pilots, flying an approach to minimums is a big challenge. Key Takeaways Instrument approach briefings help pilots maintain situational awareness during the approach. As pilots, we must review and brief the approach in detail before attempting to fly it. Pilots use both types of charts extensively.

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Approach NOTAMs Runway Weather 52

Photographic Logbook

APRIL 19, 2024

But they have become a grudgingly acknowledged facet of pilot life. It was eerie, but this is why ATC and instrument flight rules exist: to prevent instrument pilots from colliding with obstructions, terrain, and other airplanes. I usually don't talk about aviation or being a pilot at these meetings and John had just outed me.

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Approach Wind Shear Runway VOR 69

Aerotime

JULY 26, 2024

During the final approach, the pilot reduced engine throttles to manage airspeed and align with the Instrument Landing System glideslope. However, the aircraft experienced wind shear, dropped below the glideslope and became thrust deficient.

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Wind Shear Instrument Landing System Final Approach Runway 274

Northstar VFR

MARCH 23, 2025

By Leslie Caubble, CFI/IGI Ken Dravis is a singer/songwriter and pilot who has written and performed many songs about flying and his love for aviation. As soon as the pilot realizes this, they must abort the landing and climb back to traffic pattern altitude and attempt the approach and landing again. How Do You Perform a Go-Around?

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Pilot Wind Shear Runway Approach 52

Flying Magazine

MAY 1, 2024

Some gust fronts can be completely harmless or may be a precursor for an encounter with severe turbulence and dangerous low-level convective wind shear. These gust fronts often contain severe or extreme turbulence, strong and gusty straight-line winds, and low-level convective wind shear.

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Wind Shear Weather Turbulence Knot 114

Pilot Institute

OCTOBER 15, 2024

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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Wind Shear Weather Turbulence Flight Plan 52

Plane and Pilot

OCTOBER 11, 2024

As a new-hire pilot, the company inflicts a two-year “seat lock,” basically ensuring it gets its money’s worth out of your initial training before you can bid for another position that requires training. The long course is the same full qualification training on the jet that new-hire pilots go through.

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Wind Shear Flight Deck Pilot Airplanes 94

Chess In the Air

JUNE 24, 2022

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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Pilot AGL Wind Shear Runway 52

Pilot Institute

JUNE 26, 2024

Go-arounds are among the easiest tasks a pilot can perform. Pilots avoid go-arounds because it is seen as an admission of guilt. Pilots perform the maneuver when a landing is unsafe or can result in an incident. Pilots perform the maneuver when a landing is unsafe or can result in an incident. What Is a Go-Around?

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Wind Shear Runway Approach Aeronautical Decision-Making 52

Ask Captain Lim

APRIL 12, 2024

A British Airways Boeing 777-200ER Photo credit: Mark Harkin ( [link] ) How flying can go wrong during pilot incapacitation in flight Pilot incapacitation refers to a situation where an operating pilot becomes unable to perform his duties due to sudden medical issues occurring during flight.

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Pilot Wind Shear Final Approach Approach 52

Ask Captain Lim

MAY 21, 2024

Severe turbulence encounters are rare as pilots generally know how to avoid them, except when they inadvertently fly into clear air turbulence, which cannot be seen. However, careful analysis of horizontal wind shear on computer flight plans can sometimes reveal turbulence ahead.

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Turbulence Wind Shear Cabin Crew Flight Plan 59

Plane and Pilot

JULY 2, 2024

It generally encourages you, as the pilot, to do a good job of preparing for each flight and keep up your stockpile of skills by regular training and practice. The problem is, there’s more than this one limitation involved in the average flight, beyond just the perils that can be met by our piloting ability.

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Density Altitude Airplanes Wind Shear Pilot 58

One Mile at a Time

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

It could be that theres sudden wind shear on final approach, or that that visibility is below minimums, or that the aircraft is too high or too fast, etc. Yes, thats an extreme example, and that was a close call, and the Southwest pilots did a stellar job. Generally speaking, go arounds happen for one of several reasons.

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Airplanes Wind Shear Weather Approach 97

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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Wind Shear Weather Descent Approach 66

Pilot's Life Blog

JANUARY 5, 2025

One of the most reliable aircraft for training is the Piper Seminole, a twin-engine plane that offers hands-on experience for future pilots. Section 1: Getting to Know the Piper Seminole The Piper Seminole is a versatile twin-engine aircraft frequently used for flight training, particularly for pilots advancing to multi-engine ratings.

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Descent Final Approach Approach Runway 52