Crosswind Weather Wind Shear 
Pilot Institute
JANUARY 3, 2025
It acts as a real-time visual indicator of wind direction and speed, helping you make important decisions. Although modern airports utilize advanced weather monitoring systems, windsocks are still valuable because they provide immediate, visual feedback that you can rely on. Let’s see how to figure out the wind direction.
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. Similarly, many types of planes will have recommended final approach speed increased in gusty conditions and/or for crosswinds.
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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?
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.
Northstar VFR
MARCH 23, 2025
Weather, hazardous conditions, wind, or a congested pattern can also add challenges to the approach making it more likely to be unstable. This may be difficult if the weather is at or below minimums for the approach. Weather Hazards Low visibility and wind shear are weather hazards that can create the need to go-around.
Pilot's Life Blog
JUNE 18, 2025
Whether it’s due to runway obstacles, unstable approaches, or weather changes, the aircraft go-around is a pilot’s best tool to avoid accidents and ensure a smooth, safe flight every time. Weather Conditions: Sudden changes in weather, such as wind shear, gusts, or rapidly decreasing visibility, can make landing unsafe.
Plane and Pilot
JANUARY 8, 2025
My time studying the weather proved itself well spent as the flight to Portland was uneventful and a beautiful sight. Most seemed to be using more flaps than normal for takeoff, the idea being to get away from the ground as quickly as possible to minimize their time near the ground, where a wind shear could have serious consequences.
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