Fear of Landing
MAY 24, 2024
A few days ago (21st of May 2024), Singapore Airlines flight SQ321 encountered heavy turbulence on a passenger flight from London-Heathrow to Singapore. A few seconds later, at 07:49 UTC, “all hell broke loose” as passenger Andrew Davies said to CNN. There were 229 on board, including eighteen crew members.
Pilot Institute
OCTOBER 17, 2024
These weather alerts each have their own role: AIRMETs warn about moderate conditions like turbulence, icing, and limited visibility, which can affect smaller or less equipped aircraft. SIGMETs alert pilots to more severe weather events like thunderstorms, volcanic ash, or strong turbulence that could pose serious risks to any flight.
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Pilot Institute
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Expect poor visibility, increased turbulence, and slippery runway surfaces. 011955Z : The date and time of issuance (first day of the month at 19:55 UTC). “TSB25” shows a thunderstorm began at 19:25 UTC, and “TS OHD MOV E” means a thunderstorm is overhead, moving east.
Pilot Institute
JANUARY 1, 2025
Example TAF: TAF KNUW 2615/2715 13020G36KT 9999 VCSH SCT010 BKN030 OVC060 620509 560009 550909 QNH2916INS Lets break down this TAF to decode its meaning. m/s) gusting to 41 MPH (36 knots; 18.5
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