Plane and Pilot

JANUARY 8, 2025

As we walked from the wharf to breakfast, I saw that peak wind gusts were tickling the 40-knot mark. Left alone with my thoughts and the breeze, I watched carefully as several airliners came and went. The airliner behind it bounced just a touch. It doesnt have any limits for wind. It touched on the nosewheel first.

Crosswind 97

Crosswind Wind Shear Knot Airplanes 97

Plane and Pilot

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

In the airline world, descent planning and execution receives a lot of attention. To cope with these challenges, airline glass flight decks contain a vertical navigation function (VNAV) that keeps the autopilot, and the crew, on the right path to arrive at the final approach fix, or downwind leg, at speed and on altitude.

Descent 56

Descent Final Approach Approach Wind Shear 56

Pilot Institute

MAY 26, 2025

airline accidents between 2009 and 2018. Wind Shear Wind shear happens when the wind suddenly changes speed or direction over a short distance, which creates turbulence. This is why wind shear is described as either vertical or horizontal, depending on the direction of the change.

Turbulence 52

Turbulence Wind Shear Weather Jet 52

Pilot Institute

JUNE 26, 2024

Weather Go-arounds due to weather occur due to wind shear caused by gusting winds or microbursts. When an aircraft encounters horizontal wind shear, it could be blown off centerline. Similarly, if an aircraft encounters vertical wind shear, it reduces or increases the sink rate.

Wind Shear 52

Wind Shear Runway Aeronautical Decision-Making Approach 52