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Joyride on Air Do Boeing 767-300ER: Part 2 CTS-HND

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

Anyway, the Captain updated us on our flight and that includes a warning of turbulence around a particular timing and so far they have been quite accurate. Once in the air, we flew through some light turbulence but eventually found ourselves flying in smooth air and that's when the cabin service started.

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Trial by Ice

Air Facts

The general prognosis indicated no icing in the clouds, no turbulence and a quartering headwind from the west resulting in a mere five knots of headwind component. It got turbulent, and then very turbulent. I had never flown on instruments in heavy rain and turbulence. What was the freezing level? I didnt know.

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Conair: Aerial firefighting’s gold standard continues to evolve

Professional Pilot

The aircraft features a single-lever digital engine and propeller control, an advanced Doppler radar system that detects lightning and turbulence, electronic stability and under-speed protection, and emergency descent mode. Flying for Conair offers pilots an amazing career opportunity, says Benson. Our missions are at 150 ft.

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Flying with TAP Air Portugal From London Heathrow To Lisbon

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

Once we were on our way, we encountered some expected turbulence especially flying through the clouds but once we reached our assigned flight level, it was smooth all the way until we were on final approach. Well done to the PIC (Pilot-in-command)! At this point, we started our descent into Lisbon (LIS) Airport.

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Flying with TAP Air Portugal From Lisbon to London Heathrow

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

The turbulence was not as bad as what I was anticipating and for most parts of the flight, it was smooth. Finally before started our descent, our female Captain came on and updated us on our arrival and weather update and with a prediction of light turbulence during our approach. Off we go, fortunately it wasn't turbulent.

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Everything You Need To Know About Ailerons

Pilot Institute

These control surfaces dictate the aircraft’s roll, and this allows it to bank smoothly through turns or even recover from turbulence. Have you ever wondered how pilots keep control at high speeds, during stalls, or even when systems fail? The resulting loss of lift leads to a rapid descent by the aircraft.

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My Flight Review for 2023

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

I find it strange that LATAM does not offer WIFI on their aircraft at that time, maybe in the near future, but their entertainment system is descent. Lastly I like to mention about the PIC (Pilot-In-Command) for making an excellent landing at Bogota, it was so soft that you can hardly feel anything, well done!