Vintage Aviation News
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
Though the German Zeppelins were inflated with hydrogen, which was a more readily available and lighter lifting gas, it was flammable when mixed with oxygen, which doomed many a Zeppelin to a fiery end. While flying high over West Texas, the sun heated and expanded the helium lifting gas, forcing the Macon to rise up.
Northstar VFR
JUNE 8, 2025
Environmental Factors Turbulence : Turbulence from wind shear, mountainous terrain, thunderstorms, or microbursts can put your aircraft into an unusual attitude. Icing : Ice can build up on the control surfaces, causing loss of smooth airflow and lift. Performance degrades and could end in a stall and unusual attitude.
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Air Facts
APRIL 14, 2025
When such information is lacking, many pilots will increase approach speeds based on wind conditions. Related to gust compensation is compensating for reported wind shear. Its easy enough to add speed on final to compensate for reported wind shear but not possible to do that with VAOAI.
Pilot's Life Blog
JANUARY 5, 2025
Approach speeds typically range from 80 to 90 knots depending on weight and flap settings, while full flaps are often used to provide the necessary lift during landing. Review current weather conditions, including wind speed, direction, and visibility, as these can significantly impact the approach.
Pilot Institute
FEBRUARY 15, 2025
The pilots fought to recover, but the wind shear was too strong. Key Takeaways Microbursts can cause severe wind shear and downdrafts. It is the most severe type of wind shear. Theyre a form of low-level wind shear, which is a rapid shift in wind speed or direction near the ground.
Pilot Institute
JULY 11, 2025
For example, as a cold front passes, surface winds may shift from southwesterly to northwesterly, while winds above may continue from the west. All these and more create the perfect recipe for wind shear. They’re called occluded because the warm air gets lifted completely off the ground.
Pilot Institute
JULY 4, 2025
Moisture, instability, lift, and wind shear are needed to form and sustain a squall line. Lifting Mechanism Squall lines tend to develop along cold fronts, warm fronts, or dry lines. It’s these areas that act as natural lifting zones. Once lifted, moist air can reach saturation and release latent heat.
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