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Turbulence

Air Facts

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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The Boeing 777 severe encounter with turbulence

Ask Captain Lim

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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Types of Thunderstorms in Aviation: From Simple to Severe

Pilot Institute

Thunderstorms create turbulence, wind shear, and icing risks for aircraft. Squall line thunderstorms have the potential for severe weather conditions, including strong straight-line winds, microbursts, wind shear, and flooding. Strong winds. This turbulence can: Cause loss of aircraft control.

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New! “The Turbine Pilot’s Flight Manual Fifth Edition!”

Greg Brown's Flying Carpet Blog

It includes discussions on high-speed aerodynamics, automation, wake turbulence, high-altitude and adverse weather, air carrier operations, transport airplane performance, and cockpit professionalism and leadership. This manual clarifies the complex topics of turbine aircraft engines and all major jet and turboprop power and airframe systems.

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AIRMETs Vs. SIGMETS: What’s the Difference?

Pilot Institute

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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Aviation Decision-Making and Spring Weather

Learn to Fly

If you’re IFR, can you fly through them without risk of icing, severe turbulence, or storm downdrafts? Wind—Is the direction and speed conducive to the runway alignment at both the departure and arrival airport? Turbulence and Wind Shear—Ironically, it’s often bumpiest when the skies are the clearest.

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NTSB: Pilot Was Flying Too Low Before Hitting Smokestack in Idaho

Flying Magazine

The Aeronautical Information Manual warns pilots about the dangers of exhaust plumes both visible and invisible, as they can contribute to turbulence, wind shear, and reduced visibility. The steep gradient is also noted on the RNAV 20 approach plate. Pilots are advised to avoid flying over them.

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