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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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IATA publishes air safety report for 2024, overall situation worse versus 2023

Aerotime

Background to the report Tail strikes and runway excursions were the most frequently reported accidents in 2024. The most common accident types in 2024 were tail strikes, followed by runway damage and runway excursions. The largest proportion of accidents were related to tail strikes, followed by runway excursions.

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The day the music died: The Buddy Holly plane crash explained

Aerotime

It was seen turning again, then the tail light was observed slowly descending before it disappeared from view. The fuselage rolled inverted, striking the ground nose first and sending the aircraft into a nose-over-tail roll. Peterson was expected to make radio contact at around 1 am, but that call was never received.

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ForeFlight adds wake turbulence alerts

iPad Pilot News

ForeFlight adds wake turbulence alerts iPad Pilot News Datalink weather stole the show when portable ADS-B technology debuted over a decade ago, providing pilots with free in-flight weather imagery in mobile apps like ForeFlight. The visual depiction of the wake provides an aid to situational awareness when approaching wake turbulence.

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Review: Japan Airlines Domestic First Class Airbus A350 (CTS-HND)

One Mile at a Time

I think Japan Airlines absolutely nails the domestic first class product, from the free Wi-Fi and tail camera, to the super friendly service, to the seat comfort. For example, the cabin had to be prepared for landing a bit earlier than usual, due to anticipated turbulence. It was quite an adventure to watch the tail camera.

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What Is a Flat Spin?

Pilot Institute

A flat spin happens when the center of gravity shifts too far aft (toward the tail), and the aircraft’s rotation becomes more horizontal. The initial rotation that initiates a spin may result from other factors, such as incorrect control inputs or turbulence.

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The Rolling Report Card

Ask the Pilot

I don’t which part irks me more: the boring typeface, the blank bottom, or the tail emblem, which is a neutered version of the one it replaces. Then we have the tail. GRADE: D-minus MINTY FRESH JetBlues livery features a grab bag of different tail patterns. We were not ready for the turbulence that came before.

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