Air Traffic Control Runway Wind Shear 
Flying Magazine
MAY 26, 2025
Even if you have a datalink weather capability in the cockpit, dont give up on your air traffic controllers. A Weather Systems Processor (WSP) has been added to many of the ASR-9s to measure Doppler wind velocity and thereby support detection of low-level wind shear events. Not too shabby.
Pilot's Life Blog
JANUARY 5, 2025
Learning how to land a Piper Seminole means becoming comfortable with these avionics, which help guide the aircraft through the landing procedure, ensuring optimal approach speeds and alignment with the runway. Review current weather conditions, including wind speed, direction, and visibility, as these can significantly impact the approach.
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Pilot Institute
FEBRUARY 15, 2025
A strong downward rush of air sent it plunging uncontrollably. The pilots fought to recover, but the wind shear was too strong. The jet slammed into the ground six thousand feet short of the runway, taking the lives of 134 people. Key Takeaways Microbursts can cause severe wind shear and downdrafts.
Pilot Institute
JULY 4, 2025
Moisture, instability, lift, and wind shear are needed to form and sustain a squall line. Wind Shear But on top of all of that, there’s another piece of the puzzle that can help sustain the squall line. Wind shear is the change in wind speed or direction with height.
Northstar VFR
MARCH 23, 2025
As an aircraft enters the traffic pattern, it begins the process of getting configured to land on the runway. As the plane descends toward the runway on final approach, it may encounter various scenarios where a safe landing cannot be assured. Animals or even objects may wander onto the runway, creating the need to go-around.
Pilot's Life Blog
JUNE 18, 2025
Whether it’s due to runway obstacles, unstable approaches, or weather changes, the aircraft go-around is a pilot’s best tool to avoid accidents and ensure a smooth, safe flight every time. This ensures the aircraft gains enough thrust to climb away from the runway safely.
Plane and Pilot
AUGUST 2, 2025
He said that as he approached the airport, the reported weather indicated the wind was aligned with the runway. During the approach, he noted that the windsock showed a left crosswind, and he adjusted the approach using crosswind control correction for the left crosswind. The pilot reported being high and fast on final approach.
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