Pilot's Life Blog

JANUARY 5, 2025

This configuration provides the necessary power for both climb and cruise, while also offering valuable training for managing asymmetric thrust in the event of an engine-out situation. Review current weather conditions, including wind speed, direction, and visibility, as these can significantly impact the approach.

Descent 52

Descent Final Approach Approach Runway 52

Aerotime

JULY 26, 2024

However, the aircraft experienced wind shear, dropped below the glideslope and became thrust deficient. During the final approach, the pilot reduced engine throttles to manage airspeed and align with the Instrument Landing System glideslope.

Wind Shear 274

Wind Shear Instrument Landing System Final Approach Runway 274

Plane and Pilot

JULY 2, 2024

Can you fly a zero-thrust, single-engine approach to minimums today? Thunderstorms, wind shear, severe icing, thick fog, strong crosswinds, and density altitude producing a negative climb rate are all factors that absolutely must be considered in the context of our ability to fly. Probably not without some practice.

Density Altitude 60

Density Altitude Wind Shear Airplanes Pilot 60

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.

Wind Shear 66

Wind Shear Weather Descent Approach 66