Air Facts

APRIL 14, 2025

Similarly, many types of planes will have recommended final approach speed increased in gusty conditions and/or for crosswinds. Manufacturers have recommended any number of algorithms for increasing final approach speed, such as increase the final approach speed by half the steady state wind and all of the gust factor.

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Final Approach General Aviation Approach Wind Shear 90

Air Facts

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

These maneuvers include an engine failure on takeoff, loss of lift on the wing during departure, en route, and approach, crosswind landings, wind shear scenarios, engine inoperative landings, low visibility landings, crash landings and evacuation.

Pilot 94

Pilot Wind Shear Airlines Airline 94

Pilot Institute

JUNE 26, 2024

Weather Go-arounds due to weather occur due to wind shear caused by gusting winds or microbursts. When an aircraft encounters horizontal wind shear, it could be blown off centerline. Similarly, if an aircraft encounters vertical wind shear, it reduces or increases the sink rate.

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Wind Shear Runway Approach Aeronautical Decision-Making 52

Plane and Pilot

JULY 2, 2024

And the finest example of a Cirrus SR22 is not going to want to lift a full load out of a backcountry strip on a warm afternoon with a density altitude reading five digits. I often abort a flight in the old Champ for wind reasons. But the reported ceiling was only 400 feet at the appointed hour.

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Density Altitude Airplanes Wind Shear Pilot 58

Pilot's Life Blog

JANUARY 5, 2025

Approach speeds typically range from 80 to 90 knots depending on weight and flap settings, while full flaps are often used to provide the necessary lift during landing. Review current weather conditions, including wind speed, direction, and visibility, as these can significantly impact the approach.

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Descent Final Approach Approach Runway 52