Chess In the Air

JULY 4, 2022

There’s been a lot of interest in my recent accident analysis “ Invisible Trap Kills Glider Pilot – How To Avoid Microbursts.” Cold downdrafts created by virga displace warmer air near the surface creating updrafts glider pilots can, and should, use to avoid landing in downburst conditions. Absolutely!

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Wind Shear AGL Lift Runway 52

Photographic Logbook

APRIL 19, 2024

But they have become a grudgingly acknowledged facet of pilot life. The Inevitable Reroute Allentown Approach: "Cherokee Four Eight One, I have an amendment to your routing, advise ready to copy." I intercepted the approach course and after a few moments, reached the final approach fix at JUNIA. Mike asked.

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Approach Wind Shear Runway VOR 77

Air Facts

APRIL 24, 2024

Dad, a seasoned VFR pilot, was at the controls. I, a 19 year old greenhorn with a brand new pilot’s license in my wallet, sat at his right. And it would worsen to a point that would be too much for this new pilot, fresh out of flight training, to remain “unphased.” But the turbulence would continue to worsen.

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Turbulence Wind Shear Final Approach Ceiling 52

Pilot Institute

MAY 1, 2024

For new instrument pilots, flying an approach to minimums is a big challenge. Adding an approach briefing to the mix feels like one task too many. Luckily, mastering approach briefings is not as hard as it seems. This article breaks down how to deliver a top-notch approach briefing, every time. Approach notes.

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Aerotime

JULY 26, 2024

The incident occurred while the crew was conducting a low-visibility approach through dense fog. During the final approach, the pilot reduced engine throttles to manage airspeed and align with the Instrument Landing System glideslope.

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Wind Shear Instrument Landing System Final Approach Runway 274

Northstar VFR

MARCH 23, 2025

By Leslie Caubble, CFI/IGI Ken Dravis is a singer/songwriter and pilot who has written and performed many songs about flying and his love for aviation. As the plane descends toward the runway on final approach, it may encounter various scenarios where a safe landing cannot be assured.

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Pilot Institute

JUNE 26, 2024

Go-arounds are among the easiest tasks a pilot can perform. Pilots avoid go-arounds because it is seen as an admission of guilt. A go-around is a maneuver performed to abort or reject a landing on the final approach or once the aircraft has already touched down. The best choice is to abandon a bad landing and go around.

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Ask Captain Lim

APRIL 12, 2024

A British Airways Boeing 777-200ER Photo credit: Mark Harkin ( [link] ) How flying can go wrong during pilot incapacitation in flight Pilot incapacitation refers to a situation where an operating pilot becomes unable to perform his duties due to sudden medical issues occurring during flight.

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Wind Shear Pilot Final Approach Approach 52

Chess In the Air

JUNE 24, 2022

About 90% of accidents could have been prevented by the pilot. Most can be avoided by diligent pre-flight preparations; by paying attention to what’s happening around us; by staying disciplined and flying within one’s margins; and by avoiding basic piloting mistakes through regular practice.

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Pilot AGL Wind Shear Runway 52

One Mile at a Time

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

It could be that theres sudden wind shear on final approach, or that that visibility is below minimums, or that the aircraft is too high or too fast, etc. Yes, thats an extreme example, and that was a close call, and the Southwest pilots did a stellar job. Why could traffic cause go arounds?

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Airplanes Wind Shear Weather Approach 79

Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

The pilots fought to recover, but the wind shear was too strong. Detecting them is difficult, which makes final approach and landing especially dangerous. Key Takeaways Microbursts can cause severe wind shear and downdrafts. They are difficult to detect, making pilot awareness and training vital.

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