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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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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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Quick Crosswind Calculation for Pilots

Pilot Institute

Quick estimates improve decision-making Helps with landing technique, wake turbulence, and IFR corrections. Basically, any wind that blows across the runway or flight path instead of head-on or tailing the aircraft. Wake Turbulence What would you say if we told you that sometimes a crosswind is a good thing?

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Flight Test Files: Grumman F-14 Tomcat

Vintage Aviation News

This photo shows NASA’s F-14 (NASA tail number 991; Navy serial number 157991) flying over Rogers Dry Lake, accompanied by a Navy F-14. NASA’s F-14 (tail number 991, Navy serial number 157991) in 1980, soon after its arrival at the Dryden Flight Research Center. View of the cockpit of NASA’s F-14, tail number 991.

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Scaring Yourself into Additional Dual Instruction

Flying Magazine

The second thing that filled him with trepidation was that the aircraft was bouncing around in turbulence more than he was used to. Pilots report over landmarks, announcing tail numbers and/or make and color of aircraft, their altitude, and the maneuver they are doing. READ MORE: Should I File an Initial Approach Fix?