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Wingtip Vortices and Wake Turbulence

Pilot Institute

By far the strongest component of wake turbulence is the swirling air generated at the tips of the aircrafts wings. Key Takeaways Wingtip vortices, not engine exhaust, create the strongest wake turbulence. Wake turbulence can cause severe roll and structural damage to smaller aircraft. How Are Wingtip Vortices Formed?

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United Airlines flight attendant sues Airbus for $30M over alleged cabin fumes  

Aerotime

She alleges that she has sustained damage to her throat lining, consistent with chemical burns, impairing her voice, and that she is currently receiving speech therapy to restore vocal function, crucial for carrying out her duties as a cabin crew member.

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New Safety Rule Requires Southwest Flight Attendants To Prepare For Landing At 18,000 Not 10,000 Feet

Simple Flying

A Southwest Airlines memo has surfaced on aviation blogs and confirmed by Southwest Airlines that Southwest Airlines' flight attendants (aka cabin crew ), starting December 4, is to secure the cabin at 18,000 feet and not 10,000 feet before landing.

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A Day in the Life of a Pilot

Ask Captain Lim

Even if it’s sunny at departure and arrival airports, turbulence or storms along the route may necessitate adjustments. At the same time, they coordinate with cabin crew, dispatchers and engineers to confirm all systems are in order. Passengers might not realize how much pilots interact with the cabin crew.

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AeroTime’s top commercial aviation news stories of 2024

Aerotime

Turbulent trips reinforce the importance of wearing a seatbelt in flight Extreme turbulence is nothing new in aviation, but 2024 has seen several events that served to shine a light on this dangerous phenomenon. The first, and most attention-grabbing, was Singapore Airlines flight 321 which hit severe turbulence over Myanmar.

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Southwest alters landing procedure to reduce cabin crew turbulence injuries 

Aerotime

Southwest Airlines will alter landing procedures from December 2024, in an effort to reduce injuries sustained by cabin crew members during turbulence, according to an internal memo. This chime serves as your cue to secure the cabin for landing and to be seated and secured in your jump seats,” the internal memo said.

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Flying Singapore Airlines’ Business Class 787 Flight From Bangkok to Singapore!

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

Once on board, the cabin crew waiting at the door, showed me to my seat. My first impression of the crew, they seemed nice and I was looking forward to the flight. 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.