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How Do Planes Fly Safely In High Winds?

How Do Planes Fly Safely In High Winds?

Special procedures are put in place both on the ground and in the air to keep aircraft safe.

Simple Flying Staff 1 year ago
How Dangerous Is Turbulence?

How Dangerous Is Turbulence?

While it may feel scary, is turbulence actually a danger?

Simple Flying Staff 2 years ago
Radia WindRunner: 5 Things To Know About What Could Become The Largest Aircraft Ever To Fly

Radia WindRunner: 5 Things To Know About What Could Become The Largest Aircraft Ever To Fly

The aircraft dwarfs some of the largest air transporters today.

Dr. Omar Memon 2 years ago
Why Do Aircraft Take Off And Land Into The Wind?

Why Do Aircraft Take Off And Land Into The Wind?

Taking off and landing in the wind is a priority for aircraft, dictating everything from runway direction to speeds.

Simple Flying Staff 2 years ago
Decoding The Crosswind Landing Limits For Airplanes

Decoding The Crosswind Landing Limits For Airplanes

Maximum crosswind limits depend on various factors, including the type of aircraft and runway conditions.

Dr. Omar Memon 2 years ago
Cool: Dallas Love Field Is Generating Electricity From Airplane Takeoffs

Cool: Dallas Love Field Is Generating Electricity From Airplane Takeoffs

A special pod with three wind turbines is located in a prime position to catch jet blasts and turn them into electricity...

Jonathan E. Hendry 2 years ago
Will Rising Temperatures Impact Aircraft Takeoffs?

Will Rising Temperatures Impact Aircraft Takeoffs?

With less lift in higher temperatures, take-off runs could be longer, or payload restricted.

Justin Hayward 3 years ago
How Can Dust Storms Affect Aircraft Operations?

How Can Dust Storms Affect Aircraft Operations?

Airplanes are very susceptible to certain forces of nature.

Nabeel Shaikh 3 years ago
East Vs. West: Why Does It Take Longer To Fly Some Directions?

East Vs. West: Why Does It Take Longer To Fly Some Directions?

Let's take a closer look at the phenomena of jet streams.

Chris Loh 3 years ago
Four Reasons Why A Plane Might Not Be Able To Take Off

Four Reasons Why A Plane Might Not Be Able To Take Off

When we talk about takeoff, it is easier to define it in terms of distance.

Anas Maaz 3 years ago
Windy Conditions Prompt Multiple Madeira-Bound Flights To Divert To The Canary Islands

Windy Conditions Prompt Multiple Madeira-Bound Flights To Divert To The Canary Islands

The strong winds reached an estimated speed of 66 km/h.

Charlotte Seet 4 years ago
Crabbing: How Aircraft Land In Strong Crosswinds

Crabbing: How Aircraft Land In Strong Crosswinds

It's nailbiting to watch, and probably stomach-turning to experience as a passenger. Let's examine just how pilots land ...

Chris Loh 4 years ago
How Is Storm Eunice Impacting European Aviation?

How Is Storm Eunice Impacting European Aviation?

Strong winds are causing particularly bad disruption in the UK and the Netherlands.

Jake Hardiman 4 years ago
Hurricane Force Winds Cause Disruption At Frankfurt Airport

Hurricane Force Winds Cause Disruption At Frankfurt Airport

Tom Boon 4 years ago