Pilot Institute

APRIL 23, 2025

Its set by the aircraft manufacturer based on the design and strength of the landing gear system, considering factors like aerodynamic forces and potential turbulence. In the high-speed environment of modern aviation, its easy to inadvertently push beyond these limits, but with a few practical strategies, you can keep your speed in check.

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Flight Training Central

JULY 29, 2024

They’re routinely reviewing pilot reports and asking Air Traffic Control (ATC) for reports of turbulence, and they’ll go so far as to change their route of flight or altitude fairly dramatically to find smooth air. In general aviation (GA) airplanes, we don’t worry much about the jet stream or mountain waves at 37,000 feet.

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Airspeed Junkie

AUGUST 2, 2024

However, the General Aviation Revitalization Act of 1994 paved the way for its return, and production resumed in 1996. This legislation helped rejuvenate the general aviation market, and the Cessna 172 once again became a staple in flight schools and private ownership.

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Pilot's Life Blog

MAY 6, 2025

This perception often stems from media coverage and a lack of understanding about general aviation. Understanding Accident Statistics: It’s true that accident rates are higher in general aviation compared to commercial airlines. They expect noise, vibration, and maybe even turbulence.

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Learn to Fly

APRIL 11, 2024

If you’re IFR, can you fly through them without risk of icing, severe turbulence, or storm downdrafts? Turbulence and Wind Shear—Ironically, it’s often bumpiest when the skies are the clearest. Wind—Is the direction and speed conducive to the runway alignment at both the departure and arrival airport?

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Fullthrottle Aviation

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

That being said, many small general aviation airplanes do not have a specific emergency descent procedure detailed in the POH/AFM. If the descent is conducted in turbulent conditions, the pilot must also comply with the design maneuvering speed (VA) limitations.

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Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 27, 2024

The current record of safe landings is strong in the airlines, but the same can’t be said for us down here in general aviation land. Add in some crosswind and turbulence from preceding aircraft, and these arrivals can get a bit hairy. 1 cause of GA accidents and incidents remains loss of control (LOC), most often on landing.

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Plane and Pilot

OCTOBER 13, 2024

Oh, and did I mention, most of this complex interaction between student and instructor takes place in a cramped and noisy cockpit “classroom,” in turbulence, and in a busy air traffic environment? Flight instruction is quite a bit safer than the whole of general aviation flying. Piece of cake. Not really, of course.

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Pilot Institute

MARCH 6, 2025

This is a general aviation term that also applies to drone flight. AIRMETS – Airmans Meteorological Information An AIRMETS is a weather advisory that warns pilots about moderately hazardous conditions like turbulence, icing, and limited visibility. An AIRMET applies to an area of at least 3000 square miles.

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Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Proper angle of attack management also maintains safety during slow flight, crosswind landings, and when encountering wake turbulence. Flaps allow the aircraft to generate the same amount of lift at a lower AOA. External Forces Factors like turbulence, wind gusts, and wake turbulence can lead to sudden fluctuations in AOA.

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Professional Pilot

MAY 30, 2025

For business and general aviation, there are general purpose EFB apps, such as ARINCDirect by Collins Aerospace and ForeFlight by Boeing, which provide flight crew-centric assistance in flight planning, navigation databases, and record-keeping.

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Pilot Institute

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Depending on the wind direction and airport surroundings, you may experience some turbulence. This will reduce your workload in turbulent conditions. In most general aviation aircraft, we tend to initiate the flare at 10 feet. Landing on the windward wheel. Briefing this in advance will make you more prepared for this.

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Plane and Pilot

OCTOBER 13, 2024

Oh, and did I mention, most of this complex interaction between student and instructor takes place in a cramped and noisy cockpit “classroom,” in turbulence, and in a busy air traffic environment? Flight instruction is quite a bit safer than the whole of general aviation flying. Piece of cake. Not really, of course.

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Pilot Job Central

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Turbine pilots will experience more icing, more instrument conditions, instrument approaches flown closer to minimum decision altitudes and in low visibility, more turbulence, and will have to frequently avoid convective weather while flying. These are more general aviation oriented rather than large scale fractional operators.

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Professional Pilot

OCTOBER 10, 2024

According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), 91% of fatal air accidents in general aviation (GA) back in 2005 were caused by a pilot’s loss of control of the aircraft, usually during approach and landing, or by flying into terrain.

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Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Since the focus was on the main international airport, Subang Airport however, was allowed to continue operation but only general aviation and turbo-prop commercial flights were allowed to operate from this airport therefore Air Asia doesn't have a presence at this airport. Hardly any turbulence during this flight.

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AeroSavvy

AUGUST 20, 2021

I’m not Lindbergh… This trip was ambitious for me, but quite common in the general aviation community. Bad data caused by turbulence, turns, and other anomalies was discarded. All of our flying started early in the mornings before afternoon turbulence and storms. The resulting plot was a pleasant surprise.

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Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

These control surfaces dictate the aircraft’s roll, and this allows it to bank smoothly through turns or even recover from turbulence. In recent times, composite materials have been introduced for flight controls even in small general aviation aircraft. But theres much more to ailerons than just rolling left or right.

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Pilot Institute

JANUARY 8, 2025

If you tilt your hand upward slightly, you can feel an increase in lift but if you tilt it too much, the airflow becomes turbulent, and lift suddenly decreases. When you keep it flat, the air flows smoothly above and below. This tilting motion is similar to how the angle of attack (AOA) works on an aircraft wing.

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Pilot Institute

JUNE 2, 2025

If youre visualizing tossing and turning, such as caused by turbulence, stop. Turbulence or gusts: Bumps from wind gusts or turbulence give an initial disturbance in pitch that induces phugoid. Aircraft manufacturers design training and general aviation aircraft to react this way when disturbed in pitch.

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Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

The initial rotation that initiates a spin may result from other factors, such as incorrect control inputs or turbulence. Notable Accidents Involving Flat Spins Flat spins have been responsible for several notable commercial and general aviation accidents.

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AV Web

JUNE 2, 2024

He was giggling because we hit a bit of turbulence that was harsh enough to make me almost jam a plastic fork in my head as I tried to fly the plane and eat my chicken salad simultaneously. We hit some severe turbulence, and I flew up and smashed my noggin against the engine anti-ice switches on the overhead. Surf’s Up!

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Air Facts

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

The current emphasis in general aviation (GA) safety is on visual angle of attack (AOA) indicators and impossible turns (return to the airport following engine failure). The current emphasis in general aviation (GA) safety is on visual angle of attack (AOA) indicators.

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Pilot Institute

MARCH 7, 2025

At these heights, you could get into turbulence and gusty crosswinds. Loss of Control Why does loss of control happen in general aviation (GA)? They can also cause icing and hinder aircraft performance. Since weather can change quickly, always check the reports before takeoff. Winds at high altitudes can be unpredictable.

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Pilot Institute

AUGUST 2, 2024

One of the leading causes of fatal general aviation accidents is the loss of aircraft control. Environmental Factors Turbulence Severe turbulence can cause disruption to an aircraft’s flight. In some cases, the aircraft may lose control due to the severity of the turbulence.

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Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

The trigger can be any external force such as a wind gust or turbulence. Most commercial and general aviation aircraft are designed to be dynamically stable. The Dutch roll generally only lasts for a few oscillations and dies out fairly quickly. How Does a Dutch Roll Begin? What causes the initial yaw?

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Pilot Institute

JANUARY 15, 2025

In most General Aviation (GA) aircraft, VR is usually the same regardless of conditions. For example, if you encounter turbulence, the bumps you experience will increase the load factor. It might seem obvious, but VR cannot be less than the stall speed (VS1 more on that later).

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Photographic Logbook

AUGUST 3, 2024

While the whole thing did not quite go as planned because long general aviation cross country flights rarely do, it was a wonderful trip and a great opportunity to share some of the beauty of my home state with friends from the East who really had no idea what to expect.

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AOPA

MAY 22, 2025

Treating food as an afterthought when traveling by general aviation can turn a smooth flight into a turbulent misadventure. Whether embarking on a long cross-country trip or a morning out-and-back jaunt to a favorite breakfast spot, meal stops should be planned as carefully as other elements of the flight.

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Aerotime

DECEMBER 27, 2024

Air taxi operations, executive jets, helicopters, and general aviation activities have been excluded in the interests of concision. Note: All data included in this article was sourced from Aviation Safety Network, ch-aviation, and Flightradar24 unless otherwise stated, and was current as of December 27, 2024.

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Inflight Pilot Training

MAY 22, 2025

Vibrant Aviation Corridor Flying Cloud is nestled in the heart of one of the most aviation-active areas in Minnesota. The Twin Cities are home to a major airline hub (MSP), multiple military installations, aerospace manufacturers, and a vibrant general aviation community.

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