Approach Turbulence Wind Shear 
Pilot Institute
JANUARY 3, 2025
Have you ever wondered how pilots determine wind direction and speed at a glance? 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. How To Read a Windsock Hanging limp : Winds are under 3 knots.
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.
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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)?
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.
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.
Flying Magazine
JULY 8, 2025
They include: Proper flight preparation procedures, including preflight planning and preparation, powerplant operation, and aircraft systems Taxiing or surface operations, including runups Takeoffs and landings, including normal and crosswind Straight and level flight and turns in both directions Climbs and climbing turns Airport traffic patterns, (..)
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. All these and more create the perfect recipe for wind shear.
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