Airplanes Descent Wind Shear 
Plane and Pilot
FEBRUARY 28, 2025
And lets face it, the key to that flawless approach is often a well-planned descent. In the airline world, descent planning and execution receives a lot of attention. Like so much of aviation, there are several ways to skin this descent cat. Planning the Descent So, when is a good time to start planning the descent ?
Northstar VFR
JUNE 8, 2025
Environmental Factors Turbulence : Turbulence from wind shear, mountainous terrain, thunderstorms, or microbursts can put your aircraft into an unusual attitude. Mechanical Factors Mechanical failures : Airplanes in general are very reliable, and major malfunctions are the minority. Attitude indicator shows decreasing altitude.
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Flying Magazine
JULY 8, 2025
Sure, if all the pieces line up, such as an available instructor, a healthy airplane, the weather, your health, your aptitude, finding a place to take the knowledge test, your finances, and an available DPE when you are ready for your check ride. Could it happen? According to cFAR 61.87, it is.
Pilot Institute
FEBRUARY 15, 2025
The pilots fought to recover, but the wind shear was too strong. Key Takeaways Microbursts can cause severe wind shear and downdrafts. It is the most severe type of wind shear. Theyre a form of low-level wind shear, which is a rapid shift in wind speed or direction near the ground.
Pilot Institute
JULY 11, 2025
For example, as a cold front passes, surface winds may shift from southwesterly to northwesterly, while winds above may continue from the west. All these and more create the perfect recipe for wind shear. If conditions get too rough near descent, don’t hesitate to delay or hold off until it’s safe to continue.
Northstar VFR
MARCH 23, 2025
Corrective inputs are added with pitch and power, and before you know it, the airplane is just all over the place! There are several criteria that must be met for a pilot to descend below Decision Altitude/Decision Height (DA/DH) or Minimum Descent Altitude (MDA) on an instrument approach.
Photographic Logbook
APRIL 19, 2024
hours I had already put on the airplane since the repair increased my confidence that the issue was suitably managed. In a nod to airplane cleanliness, I shunned my preferred "everything" sub roll for a plain one that was guaranteed to shed less debris. However, the Warrior had no surprises in store for me and the 4.5
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