Air Facts

JULY 15, 2024

Subjective factors such as terrain, turbulence, and gust direction are as important as the numbers. Here’s a video of a 182 flipping in 30 knot winds at Las Vegas (with jet blast the deciding factor). Those little hills made for fiendish turbulence down low. I approach using the wing low method in a crosswind.

Crosswind

Professional Pilot

JANUARY 2, 2025

Additional features, such as speed offsets, velocity cues, and crosswind adjustments enhance precision, particularly during approach and in turbulent or crosswind conditions. The post Business jet flight decks first appeared on Professional Pilot Magazine.

Flight Deck

Flying Magazine

APRIL 26, 2024

The CRJ is interesting to fly with a lot of trimming required as it’s a long-bodied jet with a large swing either side of the CG. I mean, all jets I have flown are like that, but this is fairly sensitive to pitch, power, and flap configuration—all requiring lots of trimming. With a lighter corporate jet, that is powerful.

Crosswind

Plane and Pilot

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

Once there, he put us in a slight right turn toward our first fuel stop 60 miles ahead, continuously fighting the stick as the gusting left crosswind did its best to push us off course. The monstrous cargo planes and nimble fighter jets soaring overhead could no doubt travel faster, but only the little Cub could offer a journey back in time.

Runway

Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 27, 2024

Back in the early days of jet airliners, pilots long experienced in more forgiving two- and four-engine, piston-powered prop planes found themselves running out of airspeed, altitude, and ideas on the final approach to landing. Add in some crosswind and turbulence from preceding aircraft, and these arrivals can get a bit hairy.

Stability

Professional Pilot

JULY 3, 2024

Understanding turbulence can be key to a smooth flight. Climate Scientist T he pilots of the intercontinental business jet had just finished transmitting their position report from FL330 over the Philippine Sea when one noticed the contrails of a commercial jet approaching their position a few thousand feet above their altitude.

Turbulence

Plane and Pilot

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

The roar of the engine and loud force of air turbulence can impede communication and damage a pilot’s hearing. Both utilize ANR sound-reduction technology to keep things quiet, whether you’re flying a twin piston or jet. Quick Look: Great Gear for New Pilots Headsets: Lightspeed Delta Zulu , David Clark H10-13.4

Pilot

Professional Pilot

MARCH 6, 2025

That day would be even more challenging because of a strong crosswind, but the companys CEO was bringing several important clients for a weekend of skiing at the resort near the airport. Those are solid signs of windshear and turbulence downwind of the ridge crest or mountain peak.

Crosswind

Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

The trigger can be any external force such as a wind gust or turbulence. They’re especially used in statically unstable designs like fighter jets. A jolt from the side can trigger a Dutch roll when flying in gusty crosswinds or heavy turbulence. How Does a Dutch Roll Begin? What causes the initial yaw?

Stability

World Airline News

JULY 26, 2025

Air Austral is navigating a turbulent financial chapter, marked by persistent deficits, restructuring efforts, and cautious optimism. The first of these jets, registered. June 17, 2025 Garuda Indonesia’s Airbus A330-343, registered PK-GPY, is flying in this vibrant Pokémon-themed special livery known as Pikachu Jet GA-2.

Airline

World Airline News

JULY 25, 2025

Air Austral is navigating a turbulent financial chapter, marked by persistent deficits, restructuring efforts, and cautious optimism. A competitor to Bark Air is selling seats and dog beds Lufthansa unveils its first Airbus A350 with its upgraded Business Class Himalaya Jet has big plans - will it ever fly? 104 Dove de Havilland DH.114

Cargo

World Airline News

JUNE 10, 2025

May 20, 2025 Hawaiian's 2025 "Disney Lilo & Stitch" movie promotional livery (A321 version) (click on comment symbol left for more details) May 20, 2025 Operated by Hi Fly Malta, in service May 15, 2025 Glasgow - New York (JFK), ex China Southern B-6140 May 17, 2025 Formerly with OWG - delivered April 30, 2025 May 16, 2025 "10 (..)

Cargo

Inflight Pilot Training

MAY 22, 2025

Adaptability to prevailing winds for crosswind training. Separate patterns for different types of aircraft (jets vs. piston). Spring turbulence and cloud layersideal for learning about convective weather. This layout allows for: Efficient traffic management during busy training periods.

Runway