Air Facts

APRIL 14, 2025

as it apparently originated from FAA Flight Deck Human Factors. Two More Concept Failures One recent general aviation fad that did not catch on, fortunately, was the continuous turn from downwind to final approach. One problem is turbulence. This document can be objectively described as FAA virtue signaling.

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Final Approach General Aviation Approach Wind Shear 90

Aerotime

DECEMBER 20, 2024

While many believe that down-pull blinds are simply more susceptible to turbulence or heavy landings, making them more likely to simply drop down, there is an even more logical explanation than this. This again is a safety feature, but one which has traditionally been misinterpreted.

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Cabin Crew Descent Runway Approach 274

Plane and Pilot

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

To cope with these challenges, airline glass flight decks contain a vertical navigation function (VNAV) that keeps the autopilot, and the crew, on the right path to arrive at the final approach fix, or downwind leg, at speed and on altitude. Both of these approaches work with one significant caution.

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Descent Approach Final Approach Turbulence 54

Air Facts

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

“The instrument conditions, likely turbulence, and increased workload imposed by beginning the approach phase of the flight presented a situation that was conducive to the development of spatial disorientation and a loss of situational awareness.

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Pilot in Command Pilot Approach Airplanes 95

Flying Magazine

APRIL 26, 2024

For the final approach, I calculated V REF of about 128 was fought with much shear, with airspeed variances of up to 20 to 30 knots, providing a wild ride. BBJ-700 from PMDG showcasing the master quality and awesome terrain that LOWI provides, complete with snow-squall weather and violent turbulence.

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Crosswind Weather Knot Aileron 105

Pilot Institute

MARCH 6, 2025

IFR Instrument Flight Rules IFR is the set of rules that allow pilots to fly by reference to instruments in the flight deck when flying by visual reference is not safe. Compared to AIRMETs, SIGMETs warn of weather conditions that are more severe and pose flight risk even to larger and more equipped aircraft.

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Pilot Weather Air Traffic Control NOTAMs 52