Pilot's Life Blog

JUNE 23, 2025

They provide instant feedback and let you repeat challenging maneuvers without fuel costs or weather delays. Realistic Training Scenarios Our sims recreate real weather, traffic, ATC chatter, and system failures. Flexible Scheduling No more waiting for clear weather or aircraft availability. Simulators are available anytime.

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Simple Flying

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Throughout the winter, adverse weather conditions, such as high wind speeds, can wreak havoc and create potentially hazardous conditions for travel. This was the case recently as Storm Darragh battered much of the UK, affecting airports, roads, and railways, and leaving thousands without power.

Weather

Plane and Pilot

MAY 3, 2025

You can see other Weick influences, such as the oil-damped tricycle landing gearall produced Cherokees are trikeswith a wide track to make crosswind landings more manageable. I think twice of all the times we’ve flown, we’ve woken up and said, you know what, the weather’s not working out, let’s just drive it, he says.

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Air Facts

APRIL 14, 2025

Rather, the system, in the largest sense, includes VAOAI advocates and promoters, regulators, pilots, aircraft, regulations, training, airports, air traffic, airspace, weather, publications, public opinion, and more. One problem is turbulence. Its no surprise that YouTube videos ignore so many of these components.

Final Approach

Flying Magazine

JULY 8, 2025

Sure, if all the pieces line up, such as an available instructor, a healthy airplane, the weather, your health, your aptitude, finding a place to take the knowledge test, your finances, and an available DPE when you are ready for your check ride. Could it happen?

Wind Shear

Pilot's Life Blog

JANUARY 5, 2025

Review current weather conditions, including wind speed, direction, and visibility, as these can significantly impact the approach. Wind shear, turbulence, or gusty winds can create challenges during the landing phase, so knowing how to adjust for these factors is critical.

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Pilot Institute

MARCH 7, 2025

Here are the areas you should read up on: Landing irregularities : Information on crosswind landings will help you escape a tight situation and get back on the ground safely. Familiarize yourself with your aircraft, review your intended route, and assess the latest weather conditions. Clouds can hide mountains and other obstacles.

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Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

MAY 7, 2025

We took off about 45 minutes after our schedule departure time and it was quite windy as we hit some turbulence during our climb. It got a bit intense that I had to hold on to the seat in front of me due to the updraft and downdraft motion while flying through clear air turbulence. Off we go in this beautiful weather.

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Flying Magazine

APRIL 26, 2024

To demonstrate this magnificent place, I chose horrendously gusty winds by manually editing the weather in both X-Plane 12 (XP12) and MSFS2020. The small aileron “tabs” were not doing a great job in crosswind ability. Image: Peter James] Using live weather in my first view patterns was wild enough.

Crosswind

Pilot's Life Blog

JULY 25, 2024

Before you become a commercial pilot, it’s important to know how to obtain a good weather briefing. Flying in appropriate weather helps make your flight enjoyable and keeps your passengers safe. It includes weather trends. Many pilots reference the weather briefings in their PIREPs.

Weather

Photographic Logbook

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

Unfortunately, opportunities to get there can be few and often come down to the whimsy of weather. Weather conditions were different this time around, but the critical difference was that The Bear was flying right seat with me. I awoke that morning at 5:00 am and checked weather, squinting at ForeFlight on my phone in the dark.

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Air

MAY 21, 2025

Crosswind: The Sideways Challenge A crosswind blows across your intended flight path , being most critical during the takeoff and landing phases. Every aeroplane has a maximum demonstrated crosswind component it’s certified to handle. It is a particularly insidious phenomenon that can be a prime cause of turbulence.

Crosswind

Professional Pilot

JANUARY 2, 2025

The fully automated MultiScan weather radar also provides predictive analysis and advanced threat detection. In addition, the system offers predictive windshear and lightning detection, and SiriusXM graphical weather. The GWX 8000 StormOptix weather radar provides comprehensive weather information.

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Airspeed Junkie

AUGUST 2, 2024

Several incidents involving the Cessna 172 have been documented, typically attributed to pilot error, adverse weather conditions, or mechanical issues. The reliability of the Cessna 172 shines through in various flight conditions, including crosswinds and turbulence. With a fatal accident rate of only 0.56

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Plane and Pilot

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

The weather briefing we had reviewed a half hour earlier promised a 20-knot headwind that would require two fuel stops on the 130-mile trip from our home airport in Kennett, Missouri (KTKX), to Little Rock Air Force Base (KLRF) in Arkansas. As the sun began its descent, we began the final leg of what would end up being a four-hour trek.

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Professional Pilot

JULY 3, 2024

Understanding turbulence can be key to a smooth flight. Both pilots had heard stories of smaller aircraft being upset by wake turbulence from the massive A380s. Turbulence intensity table. Intensity is somewhat subjective to the aircraft and pilot, but pilots are encouraged to report any turbulence they encounter.

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. Flight Gear Crosswind Bag If you’re bent toward practicality and cost-effectiveness, the Flight Gear Crosswind Bag does a lot for a little. Or check out the flight gear section on Amazon.

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Pilot Institute

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Weather It’s a good idea to brief any weather that could make your landing more challenging. If there is a crosswind at the airport, you should mention this in your brief. Discuss your nominated crosswind technique. Explain what aircraft input you will require to land the aircraft in the crosswind.

Airplanes

Pilot's Life Blog

MAY 6, 2025

That means if you burn fuel at 8 GPH and fly for five hours, youll travel roughly 600 nautical miles, depending on wind and weather. Altitude and Weather Flying at higher altitudes can be more fuel efficient, but it depends on the plane and conditions. Crosswinds force you off course. Cruise Speed Speed plays a big role too.

Weather

Plane and Pilot

OCTOBER 2, 2024

is a common question, when the wind, ceiling, visibility, turbulence, or even temperature are obviously not conducive to routine flying. Less-than-ideal conditions may mean a shift in lesson plan from a cross-country to an opportunity to perfect crosswind technique. Work With What You Have “Do we get to fly today?” 1 priority.

Wind Shear

Plane and Pilot

OCTOBER 2, 2024

is a common question, when the wind, ceiling, visibility, turbulence, or even temperature are obviously not conducive to routine flying. Less-than-ideal conditions may mean a shift in lesson plan from a cross-country to an opportunity to perfect crosswind technique. Work With What You Have “Do we get to fly today?” 1 priority.

Wind Shear

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

JANUARY 14, 2024

Announcement was made by the Captain about our flight which we would to expect some turbulence especially along the way but no mention about the flight delay. Once we were on our way, we flew through a bit of turbulence but once the weather was better, the seat belt sign was turned off. What's provided for each passenger ?

Airlines

Pilot Institute

APRIL 5, 2024

But don’t hang up your headset just because the weather isn’t perfect. In this article, we’ll cover all you need to know to confidently master crosswind landings. Key Takeaways Manage crosswind landing challenges using the crab and sideslip techniques. Plan for crosswind conditions with step-by-step procedures.

Crosswind

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. Unfortunately, several are involved in aircraft accidents in which adverse mountain weather is a contributing factor.

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World Airline News

JULY 26, 2025

Air Austral is navigating a turbulent financial chapter, marked by persistent deficits, restructuring efforts, and cautious optimism. China Airlines is currently postponing the retirement of its aging Boeing 737-800s and Airbus A330-300s due to significant delays in receiving replacement aircraft—primarily the Boeing 787-9. 050; OO-VLX F.27

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World Airline News

JULY 25, 2025

Air Austral is navigating a turbulent financial chapter, marked by persistent deficits, restructuring efforts, and cautious optimism. China Airlines is currently postponing the retirement of its aging Boeing 737-800s and Airbus A330-300s due to significant delays in receiving replacement aircraft—primarily the Boeing 787-9. 050; OO-VLX F.27

Cargo

World Airline News

JUNE 10, 2025

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Inflight Pilot Training

MAY 22, 2025

Well cover its unmatched location, exceptional airspace, elite facilities, weather advantages, community environment, safety reputation, and long-term career benefits for pilots. Adaptability to prevailing winds for crosswind training. Cold-weather operations in winter, including deicing and frost prevention.

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