Groundspeed Turbulence Weather 
Air Facts
OCTOBER 14, 2024
Turbulence Air Facts Journal Space is infinite in its complexity. And tampering our mental reserves with turbulent mischief. Turbulence is unpredictable. All three axis of an aircraft are subject to the vagaries of turbulence. Similar mechanics are at play in clear air turbulence. And there in lurks the adventure.
Flight Training Central
JANUARY 10, 2025
Pilots must consider a variety of factors including terrain, weather, airspace constraints, and aircraft performance, to ensure a smooth and safe descent. These waypoints are calculated automatically using the latest weather forecasts and selected aircraft performance profile. In our example: 167kts / 2 = 83.5 167kts / 60 = 2.8
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Plane and Pilot
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
Often, turbulence is the harbinger of mountain waves, not the ideal ceiling—and visibility unlimited—day. FAA weather charts can help for higher altitudes but when just a few thousand feet agl, they may be less useful. Great Falls weather is fair and warm. We experienced moderate turbulence even at our gate.
Flying Magazine
APRIL 25, 2024
Over the last 25 years, I have been asked to speak on various aviation weather topics at dozens of aviation events and gatherings. During these events, it’s quite common for a pilot to walk up and ask me about how I handled my most challenging flight as it relates to weather. I spent an hour looking at the weather before we departed.
Air Facts
AUGUST 16, 2024
After refuelling, checking weather, filing my VFR flight plan using ForeFlight, coffee and a washroom break, I launched to my next destination, Greensboro. With a screaming tailwind, I was seeing a groundspeed of 185 kts at 6,500 feet. Flying back was bit more challenging from a weather perspective. hours flight time.
Air
MAY 21, 2025
Drawbacks: In cruise, a headwind reduces your groundspeed , meaning your journey will take longer and consume more fuel. It increases your groundspeed , shortening your flight time and saving fuel. It increases your groundspeed , shortening your flight time and saving fuel. Avoiding known microburst conditions is the key.
Professional Pilot
DECEMBER 10, 2024
After 11 hours of flight during our descent to initiate an approach, the airport closed for Category I (CAT I) approaches due to weather. First of all, proper fuel, route and weather planning are key. All of my diversions were weather-related, mostly to thunderstorms. Weather went zero/zero at our primary and alternate airports.
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