Pilot Institute

APRIL 5, 2025

Quick estimates improve decision-making Helps with landing technique, wake turbulence, and IFR corrections. Again, when flying an approach, the last thing you want to be doing is having your head in the cockpit crunching numbers. Wake Turbulence What would you say if we told you that sometimes a crosswind is a good thing?

Crosswind

Air Facts

MAY 5, 2025

The ice finally disappeared altogether as we descended into clear skies and above freezing air on our approach to Kirksville. The general prognosis indicated no icing in the clouds, no turbulence and a quartering headwind from the west resulting in a mere five knots of headwind component. How can this be?

VOR

Air Facts

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Consider the following accident report, a representative one picked mostly at random, which recounts how the pilot of an A36 Bonanza got behind the airplane, lost situational awareness, and ultimately crashed on an RNAV approach. These categories apply whether youre flying a Cub on a summer evening or a business jet on an RNAV approach.

Pilot in Command

Plane and Pilot

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

We often hear that the key to a great landing is an equally great approach. And lets face it, the key to that flawless approach is often a well-planned descent. The en route instrument approaches, traffic patterns, and terrain are all new. When should we review the approach (IFR) or airport diagram (VFR)?

Descent

Pilot's Life Blog

JUNE 18, 2025

Understanding Crosswind Components Mastering the crosswind landing technique starts with understanding what a crosswind is and how it affects your aircraft during approach and landing. Understanding this allows you to plan your approach accordingly and choose the best landing technique.

Crosswind

Pilot Institute

JANUARY 3, 2025

If youre preparing for takeoff, navigating an approach, or landing at an uncontrolled airport, knowing how to read a windsock can give you quick wind information. Moving erratically : Conditions are gusty or turbulent. Have you ever wondered how pilots determine wind direction and speed at a glance?

Knot

Flying Magazine

APRIL 29, 2025

Intro Flight Season approaches. While you may be OK with marginal VFR, turbulence, and winds 10 gusting to 18, chances are pretty good the customer wont be if it is their first flight in a small airplane. Heres what to expect. Watch the weather.

Weather

Air Facts

APRIL 14, 2025

1] NASA provides this excellent but unavoidably long definition: At NASA, systems engineering is defined as a methodical, multi-disciplinary approach for the design, realization, technical management, operations, and retirement of a system. An historical antecedent is the concept of the unstable approach.

Final Approach

One Mile at a Time

DECEMBER 22, 2024

For example, the cabin had to be prepared for landing a bit earlier than usual, due to anticipated turbulence. There was indeed chop on the approach, as it was a stormy evening in the Tokyo area. Service was simply flawless, in terms of friendliness, attention to detail, and attentiveness.

Airline

AV Web

JANUARY 1, 2025

For example, AI can dynamically adjust flight plans to avoid turbulence or adjust fuel consumption, thereby enhancing comfort and operational efficiency. This proactive approach allows for timely repairs and part replacements, reducing downtime and enhancing safety.

Air Traffic Control

Plane and Pilot

JUNE 23, 2025

The Bonanza lay crumpled up in an empty lot just 2,400 feet from the approach end of the runway. An immediate strong correction to the left might have salvaged the approach. Yet despite his experience, he did not attempt to correct the approach. Forecasting models suggest a “hydraulic jump” could produce considerable turbulence.

True Airspeed

One Mile at a Time

APRIL 2, 2025

He warned of some turbulence on approach, and of strong winds at Washington Dulles, which were gusting up to 30 knots. View approaching Washington Dulles Airport View approaching Washington Dulles Airport View approaching Washington Dulles Airport We ended up touching down on runway 1R at exactly 1:50PM.

Approach

Plane and Pilot

JULY 2, 2025

For climbing, full or recommended climb power is usually employed, and for descent or landing approach, a power setting that produces the desired descent rate is selected. If you’re flying in thermal turbulence, you can get to altitude quicker by pausing in the updrafts and minimizing time in the downdrafts.

Descent

Plane and Pilot

APRIL 26, 2025

I engaged the autopilot shortly after takeoff, and flew the entire flight, until about 2 miles on final approach, without touching the control yoke. Since they both speak the same digital language, the autopilot integrated with my existing Garmin GPS and flies marvelous, coupled approaches down to its minimum of 700 feet.

Approach

Pilot's Life Blog

JUNE 18, 2025

Rolling Out: As you approach your desired heading, smoothly release the bank and return the aircraft to level flight. Leopard Aviation’s Training Approach At Leopard Aviation, our training approach to steep turns is hands-on, personalized, and focused on building competence and confidence.

Pilot

Pilot's Life Blog

JANUARY 12, 2025

This proactive approach ensures that every aircraft operates at peak performance. What happens if theres turbulence during a flight? Turbulence is normal and rarely dangerous. Aircraft are built to withstand turbulence, and pilots adjust altitude or speed to minimize discomfort. appeared first on Leopard Aviation.

Turbulence

Pilot's Life Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2024

At Leopard Aviation, we know the importance of balancing both approaches. Software Systems : Simulators are powered by sophisticated software that governs the aircraft’s behavior, weather patterns, and other conditions like turbulence, helping pilots practice different flight scenarios.

Pilot

Pilot's Life Blog

JANUARY 5, 2025

When learning how to land a Piper Seminole, it is crucial to understand the role of each engine in the approach and landing phases. Pilots must be proficient in managing engine power, especially during the approach, where power settings and speed management are critical to a smooth and safe landing.

Descent

Plane and Pilot

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

Sure, the economics put the airplane in the high-value category in the wild world of 2024 aviation, but this approach ignores what it’s like to fly the RV-12. pounds per square foot—makes the RV-12 a little” busy” in turbulence, though some of that is attributed to a lack of inertia in roll. Vso approach speed is 53 knots.

Airplanes

Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

These control surfaces dictate the aircraft’s roll, and this allows it to bank smoothly through turns or even recover from turbulence. Aileron Control In Stalls And Spins A wing stalls when the airflow approaches it at an angle greater than the Critical Angle of Attack. The downside of this approach is a lack of redundancy.

Aileron

Flying Magazine

JUNE 18, 2025

But as with any airplane, a good (and safe) landing begins with a stable approach that’s on speed. But one characteristic of the classic V-tail that isn’t really a factor in the 36 models is the notorious tendency to Dutch roll in turbulence. Bonanza pilots learn early on to use the electric pitch trim.

Gross Weight

Pilot Institute

MARCH 6, 2025

The systematic approach is designed to help pilots approach troublesome situations in a calm and logical manner. Information transmitted via ATIS can include weather information, NOTAMs, available approaches, or active runaways. The FAA prescribes the 5P approach to SRM Plan, Plane, Pilot, Passengers, and Programming.

Pilot

Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Trying to tune the approach frequency with the mouse in turbulence is frustrating. Check out the Top 5 Throttle Quadrants. Advanced Controllers One of the most frustrating aspects of flight simulation is adjusting cockpit controls. This is why many flight simmers eventually purchase radios and autopilot controllers.

Rudder

Flying Magazine

JULY 22, 2025

We consider that reassuring when the weather becomes turbulent. The batteries provided so much cranking power that both cold and hot starts never even approached engine temperature limits. However, that also means, as King noted, the E1000 AX is “built like a tank.”

Rudder

Flying Magazine

APRIL 30, 2025

For unimproved (dirt or grass) ramps, the Claw tie-down system offers a three-prong approach. MyGoFlights Flex Suction portable mount [MyGoFlight] iPad Mount That tablet or iPad you use in flight wont do a bit of good if it doesnt stay in place during turbulence or goes dark at an awkward or high pressure moment.

Airplanes

Pilot Institute

APRIL 23, 2025

Landing Gear Operating Speed (VLO) Explained Youre on the final approach. Now its time to extend the landing gear and complete your final approach checklist. Its set by the aircraft manufacturer based on the design and strength of the landing gear system, considering factors like aerodynamic forces and potential turbulence.

Final Approach

Aviation Bussiness News

JUNE 26, 2025

Jennifer Trock and Katelyn Hilferty of Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP write that regulatory turbulence is generating both challenges and opportunities for the MRO sector. The global MRO sector plays a critical role in the aviation industry, ensuring the safety and reliability of aircraft across the globe.

Turbulence

Pilot Institute

JUNE 12, 2025

Any approaching front means changes in the weather are imminent. The skies clear rapidly, leaving behind gusty, turbulent winds and colder temperatures. Cold fronts, however, approach with little warning and can completely change the weather in a few hours. Do you know what kind of weather each type of front provides?

Weather

One Mile at a Time

MAY 25, 2025

View after takeoff Bogota Airport from Avianca 787 While we passed through some thick clouds on the way out, there wasnt much in the way of turbulence. View approaching Paris Airport from Avianca 787 At 7:30AM we had a smooth touchdown on runway 9L. The cabin also had to be sprayed, I guess since we were originating in Colombia.

Runway

Fear of Landing

MARCH 7, 2025

Everything was normal until they were approaching New Orleans at FL350 (35,000 feet). But the map showed only the nearest weather, and they encountered heavy rain, hail and turbulence. They had to stay the night in Belize because the battery had gone flat while awaiting delivery and the engines wouldnt start.

Flight Deck

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

DECEMBER 19, 2024

The usual welcome announcement and a weather report of some expected turbulence along the way and meal service to be served after taking off was made by the inflight supervisor. There were a bit of turbulence during the flight and at one time, the turbulence was a bit intense. Other than that, the service was nothing.

Airline

Pilot Institute

JULY 11, 2025

Together, let’s untangle the mystery of occluded fronts with a clear and steady approach. Pilots should anticipate heavy rain, storms, icing, and turbulence with occluded fronts. And when you hear about one approaching, expect a change in the weather soon. The boundary where these air masses meet is what we call a front.

Pilot

Pilot's Life Blog

JUNE 23, 2025

Though more common in commercial pilot training, they’re becoming accessible in elite flight schools and part of Leopard Aviation’s approach for serious learner. Real-world flying includes surprises—weather shifts, unexpected traffic, turbulence, even radio congestion. Simulators let you do all that in a controlled environment.

Pilot

Pilot's Life Blog

JUNE 18, 2025

It features a high-wing design, which gives pilots better visibility of the ground and offers a bit more stability in turbulence due to its pendulum-like configuration. In terms of cockpit layout and handling, Piper is often praised for its more “airline-style” approach. Cessna’s most iconic trainer is the Cessna 172.

Stability

Pilot's Life Blog

JANUARY 12, 2025

Our approach doesnt stop at teaching technical skills. Pilots must handle high-pressure situations, such as turbulent weather or technical malfunctions, with composure. Pilots regularly undergo simulator training to prepare for emergencies such as engine failures, severe turbulence, or system malfunctions.

Weather

AV Web

JUNE 10, 2025

That’s a photo I captured of Safe Flight’s second-gen system from a demo flight on approach to Waterbury Oxford Airport in Connecticut in the company’s Cessna. Since Safe Flight invented the stall warning system lift detection system in the 1940s, its AoA tech leverages a similar wing leading-edge sensor for AoA and speed indexing.

Primary Flight Display

Pilot Institute

MAY 8, 2025

You’re on your final approach and suddenly realize your landing gear isnt down. Later, as you approach your destination, you’ll need to extend the gear again for landing. The approach phase is an especially busy time, with multiple tasks happening at once. A gust of unexpected turbulence might even throw you off.

Air Traffic Control