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Turbulence and Triumph: Lessons learned about flying (and about life)

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Turbulence and Triumph: Lessons learned about flying (and about life) Air Facts Journal As pilots, each flight teaches us something new—about aviation, about the world, and about ourselves. The air grew increasingly turbulent, and clouds began to form on the horizon. The turbulence grew stronger, and the clouds loomed closer.

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Feeling the Heat

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Imagine what it’s like slinging suitcases out on the tarmac when the mercury hits triple digits. Related Stories: TALKING TURBULENCE THE DEICE MAN COMETH Photo: Victor Forgacs, courtesy of Unsplash. The Gulf Carriers, for example (Qatar, Emirates, and Etihad) or Saudia, or Air India.

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Flying Sky Express Airbus A320NEO From Athens to Thessaloniki!

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

The view of the tarmac. There were slight turbulence during this flight and it is nothing compare to my return flight, more on that in my next trip report (Aegean A320ceo SKG-ATH). There was a bit of light turbulence during our descent. We passed by this A320CEO being prepared for departure. Beautiful reflection of the sunlight.

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Flying FireFly Propeller Plane from Kuala Lumpur (Subang) to Singapore (Seletar)!

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

The airport tarmac, traffic was very light at that time. Hardly any turbulence during this flight. I advise you to grab your bite over here as there is nothing much at the air side. The overview of the land side, departure hall. There is a flight simulator on the 2nd floor. This is the gate area for domestic flights. I certainly do.

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Flying on New Year's Day With A New Airline from Frankfurt to Athens!

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

What I like about the interior of the terminals at this airport is they offer good view of the tarmac which allow great opportunity to take good photos of the aircraft. Announcement was made by the Captain about our flight which we would to expect some turbulence especially along the way but no mention about the flight delay.

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My Akasa Air Flying Adventure: Flying the 737 MAX 8 From Mumbai to Bengaluru!

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

This side of the terminal offers view of the tarmac and if you go up to the food court, you are able to do some photography over there. Once done, I entered the airside of the airport. There are a good number of shops and eateries at the airside. Credit card holders can access this lounge.

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Trying Out Air India's Airbus A350-900 Business Class from Bombai to New Delhi!

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

One of them informed us about the weather and possible thunderstorm at Delhi Airport and he mentioned about the smooth ride when they flew in from Delhi so we could be expecting smooth ride during cruising but possible turbulence when we approach Delhi. We flew through some layers of clouds but it was not turbulent.