29th Flight Safety Conference
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Lightning Strikes
Each in-service aircraft is struck by lightning at least once per year, on average. Even if the level of energy of lightning strikes is high, their effects on an aircraft are limited.This article explains the lightning phenomenon and why aircraft are prone to lightning strikes. It describes how aircraft are designed to limit the effects […]
Turbulence Management – A Focus on Communication
In D10X Library you will find a new motion on Turbulence Management!
Meteorology Videos
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jpekvItjrIc Introduction https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3qD3_utghuk International standard versus real atmosphere https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMdfu1-RzFs A focus on tropopause https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2MqvmX7CG0 General circulation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=neX3IFHnJ8M Ice crystals https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_zbD2EXO2I Airframe icing https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4nuOVp8uMo Clouds https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VRsuGICE1Js Turbulence https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSY7STQd4hs Turbulence – Low
Understanding, Anticipating and Handling Windshear
Understanding Windshear Definition Windshear can be defined as a sudden change in wind velocity and/or direction over a short distance. It can occur in all directions, but for convenience, it
Managing Severe Turbulence
Severe turbulence encounters may cause injuries to passengers and cabin crew. If turbulence is unavoidable, using best practices, applying recommended techniques and following procedures will help to reduce the risk of injuries.This article is about turbulence encounters, their risks and tips for how to avoid them. It provides references and links to the relevant publications. […]
Wind shear: an invisible enemy to pilots?
Weather plays a significant role in aviation safety and is regularly cited as a contributing factor in accidents or major incidents. Wind shear in the form of microbursts particularly, can be a severe hazard to aircraft during take-off, approach and landing.