Pilot Institute
JANUARY 3, 2025
More Safety Private Pilots usually fly lighter aircraft that are more sensitive to wind. These aircraft have lower crosswind limitations and are more affected by gusts and wind shear. A windsock can help you quickly evaluate if the wind conditions are within your aircraft’s capabilities. Why does this matter?
iPad Pilot News
JUNE 27, 2025
To learn the finer points of atmospheric stability, wind shear, and potential cloud layers, there’s nothing better than a Skew-T log (p) chart. There’s also an excellent Apple Watch version that is a handy way to monitor changing conditions. Get the app here. SkewTLogPro.
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Vintage Aviation News
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
The airship initially recovered, dumping ballast and stabilizing at 700 feet above the sea and returning to its cruising altitude of 1,600 feet, but the ship was sent into another plunge, falling a rate of 14 feet per second tail-down. Then, off Big Sur, near Monterey Bay, the USS Macon was caught in a storm.
Pilot's Life Blog
JANUARY 5, 2025
Review current weather conditions, including wind speed, direction, and visibility, as these can significantly impact the approach. Wind shear, turbulence, or gusty winds can create challenges during the landing phase, so knowing how to adjust for these factors is critical.
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
Depending on the warm air’s stability, this process can form different kinds of clouds. 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.
Pilot Institute
MAY 26, 2025
First of all, the sudden and quick movements can affect crew performance and the stability of your aircraft. Wind Shear Wind shear happens when the wind suddenly changes speed or direction over a short distance, which creates turbulence. What happens when you fly through wind shear?
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