Ask the Pilot

MAY 27, 2024

May 28, 2024 LAST WEEK, a passenger was killed and multiple more injured when a Singapore Airlines Boeing 777 encountered severe turbulence while en route from London to Singapore. Then, on May 26th, twelve people were hurt when a Qatar Airways jet hit severe turbulence during a flight to Dublin. You can read it here.

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Simple Flying

MAY 28, 2024

Turbulence and flying go together like waves and the ocean. Turbulence is an inevitability of taking to the air and is a product of fluid dynamics (as the waves in the ocean are, as well!).

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Airline Geeks

MAY 28, 2024

This flight begs the question of how pilots, dispatchers, air traffic controllers, and other stakeholders can predict turbulence and avoid it.

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iPad Pilot News

JUNE 7, 2024

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 Wake Turbulence alert feature requires a Pro subscription or higher.

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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. Flightradar24 has also posted the granular ASD-B data, available in various formats including this graph which shows the turbulence event at 07:49 UTC.

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Simple Flying

MAY 17, 2024

If you only take a few flights per year, you might have experienced turbulence once or twice, while frequent fliers might have experienced it a lot more times. While turbulence rarely causes significant harm to passengers, many still fear it. Depending on how severe it is, it can be a very unpleasant part of the journey.

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Pilot Institute

JANUARY 3, 2025

Although modern airports utilize advanced weather monitoring systems, windsocks are still valuable because they provide immediate, visual feedback that you can rely on. As a private pilot, you may fly to or from airports that do not have advanced weather reporting systems. Moving erratically : Conditions are gusty or turbulent.

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iPad Pilot News

APRIL 22, 2024

ForeFlight introduces crowdsourced turbulence reports iPad Pilot News Sentry and Sentry Plus models include an AHRS that can be used to record turbulence. Electronic flight bag apps like ForeFlight, when paired with portable weather receivers like Sentry , make it much easier for pilots to avoid in-flight weather hazards.

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Aerotime

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Rolland Forrester set out on a weather reconnaissance mission on March 24, 1944, but encountered testing conditions and turbulence. According to Pacific Wrecks, 2nd Lt. Malone with P-38 pilot Lt. The two aircraft lost radio contact with each other and one of Malones P-38 engines failed.

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Air Facts

JULY 31, 2024

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. On that day, the weather forecast was favorable, with light and variable winds. The turbulence grew stronger, and the clouds loomed closer.

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Air Facts

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Weather flying means learning to read clouds Air Facts Journal I had the privilege of working with Richard Collins for a decade, and in that time I learned an awful lot about weather flying. It’s not surprising—the man probably knew more about real world weather than anyone. Is that weather convective or just harmless showers?

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iPad Pilot News

DECEMBER 23, 2024

7) The top 20 apps for pilots 2024 There are thousands of apps that are useful for pilots, from flight training and weather briefings to calculators and games. 5) Top 10 weather apps for pilots There are thousands of weather apps for the general public. So well focus on apps that offer more for pilots, both free and paid.

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Ask Captain Lim

MAY 31, 2024

Singapore Airlines Boeing 777-300ER Photo credit: N509FZ( [link] ) 62 Seconds of Deadly Severe Turbulence Last week, one passenger died and about 30 passengers were injured when a Singapore Airlines Boeing 777 encountered severe turbulence over the Irrawaddy Delta, Myanmar. Have you ever heard of a pilot being hurt in turbulence?

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Simple Flying

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Throughout the winter, adverse weather conditions, such as high wind speeds, can wreak havoc and create potentially hazardous conditions for travel. This was the case recently as Storm Darragh battered much of the UK, affecting airports, roads, and railways, and leaving thousands without power.

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WayMan

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Weather Avoidance : Cruising at these heights keeps planes above turbulent weather patterns and clouds, ensuring smoother flights. Enhanced Comfort : Flying at higher altitudes means smoother rides with less turbulence.

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Learn to Fly

JUNE 18, 2024

Before a flight, pilots must do all they can to prepare for or avoid factors that are out of their control, such as weather. One of the many weather charts that are available are the significant weather (SIGWX) forecast charts. Or, create a different flight plan to avoid weather obstacles.

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Pilot's Life Blog

JANUARY 12, 2025

These altitudes minimize fuel use, avoid turbulence, and provide smoother rides for passengers. However, flying a small plane often means operating at much lower altitudes, usually between 5,000 and 10,000 feet, depending on weather conditions, terrain, and air traffic. Flying at high altitudes is a cornerstone of commercial aviation.

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Air Facts

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Turbulence Air Facts Journal Space is infinite in its complexity. And tampering our mental reserves with turbulent mischief. Turbulence is unpredictable. All three axis of an aircraft are subject to the vagaries of turbulence. Similar mechanics are at play in clear air turbulence. And there in lurks the adventure.

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AV Web

OCTOBER 8, 2024

The crew of an NOAA Lockheed WP-3D Orion weathered the worst of Hurricane Milton’s severe turbulence over the Gulf of Mexico. Members of the NOAA Commissioned Officer Corp struggled with severe turbulence aboard the Orion as scientists gathered data on wind speed, temperature, record-low pressure, and humidity.

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iPad Pilot News

JULY 30, 2024

This is a relatively minor update that improves the keyboard in the app and adds new categories for ForeFlight’s signature Reported Turbulence feature. This feature presents live, automated reports from other pilots who are flying with a Sentry portable weather receiver.

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Ask Captain Lim

MAY 21, 2024

A SIA Boeing 777-300ER taking off at Zurich Photo Credit: Aero Icarus ( [link] ) The Boeing 777 severe encounter with turbulence On May 21, a Singapore Airlines Boeing 777 diverted to Bangkok and made an emergency landing at Suvarnabhumi Airport after encountering severe turbulence, leaving one dead and about 30 injured.

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Air Facts

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

“The instrument conditions, likely turbulence, and increased workload imposed by beginning the approach phase of the flight presented a situation that was conducive to the development of spatial disorientation and a loss of situational awareness. Communicate sounds self-explanatory, and it mostly is. Is it all worth it? I think so.

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AV Web

JUNE 11, 2024

The flight was on its way from Palma de Mallorca, Spain, when it hit the weather, which the airline said didn’t show up on the crew’s weather radar (which ironically took the brunt of the damage).

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World Airline News

MAY 30, 2024

Emirates has joined the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) Turbulence Aware Platform. In conjunction with the IATA Turbulence Aware Platform, the airline has equipped more than 140 aircraft with the required onboard software to automatically share turbulence reports with all airlines contributing data to the platform.

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Pilot's Life Blog

JANUARY 12, 2025

Aircraft are equipped with advanced systems like collision avoidance, weather radar, and automated landing systems. Weather, construction, and poor infrastructure can all create hazardous driving environments. Pilots use sophisticated tools to navigate weather conditions, ensuring a safer journey for passengers.

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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. Searching for “weather” in the App Store will return a flood of apps, many of dubious value. Station Weather. But which app to use? Get the app here.

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Plane and Pilot

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Often, turbulence is the harbinger of mountain waves, not the ideal ceiling—and visibility unlimited—day. FAA weather charts can help for higher altitudes but when just a few thousand feet agl, they may be less useful. Great Falls weather is fair and warm. We experienced moderate turbulence even at our gate.

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Flying Magazine

APRIL 25, 2024

Over the last 25 years, I have been asked to speak on various aviation weather topics at dozens of aviation events and gatherings. 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 spent an hour looking at the weather before we departed.

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Ask the Pilot

JULY 15, 2024

July 15, 2024 Everyone’s talking about turbulence. In one case a passenger died after a Singapore Airlines flight hit severe turbulence over Southeast Asia. Are dangerous turbulence encounters becoming more prevalent, or are they merely getting more attention? It’s also possible that yes, turbulence is getting worse.

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Pilot's Life Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2024

How Flight Simulators Work A flight simulator typically consists of several core components: Visual Systems : High-definition screens or projection systems create the illusion of flight by showing 3D depictions of the external environment, including weather, terrain, and traffic.

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Flight Training Central

JANUARY 8, 2025

Possibly, but you should also consider another weather factor that can have a big impact on the comfort of the flight on VFR days: turbulence. During your preflight briefing, you observe that the air is clear and there are no storms in sight does this mean you’re in store for a smooth, enjoyable flight?

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AV Web

JUNE 11, 2024

The flight was on its way from Palma de Mallorca, Spain when it hit the weather, which the airline said didn’t show up on the crew’s weather radar (which ironically took the brunt of the damage.) “I think we were about 20 minutes from landing when we got into a cloud of hail and thunderstorm, and the turbulence started,” Emmeley (..)

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Pilot Institute

MARCH 6, 2025

Rather, it is affected by many factors, such as weather conditions and the presence of obstacles. Examples of information that can be communicated by an FSS include weather advisories, traffic advisories, navigational aids, or information from military bases or homeland security. VFR requires minimum weather and visibility conditions.

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AV Web

JANUARY 1, 2025

Modern FMS platforms equipped with AI can analyze vast amounts of data, including weather conditions, air traffic, and aircraft performance metrics, to optimize flight paths in real-time. For example, AI can dynamically adjust flight plans to avoid turbulence or adjust fuel consumption, thereby enhancing comfort and operational efficiency.

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Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

MARCH 23, 2025

Anyway, the Captain updated us on our flight and that includes a warning of turbulence around a particular timing and so far they have been quite accurate. Once in the air, we flew through some light turbulence but eventually found ourselves flying in smooth air and that's when the cabin service started. This is my accommodation.

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Pilot's Life Blog

JANUARY 12, 2025

Pilots must master advanced avionics, navigate challenging weather conditions, and ensure passenger safety at all times. From managing autopilot systems to understanding weather radar, mastering these skills is crucial for ensuring passenger safety and efficient flight operations. At Leopard Aviation, we prioritize hands-on learning.

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CFI Academy

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Mastering Weather Challenges in Single-Engine Flight Flying a single-engine aircraft can be a thrilling experience, but it comes with its unique set of challenges, especially when facing unpredictable weather conditions. Emergency Procedures for Weather-Related Issues Despite careful planning, weather surprises can still occur.

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