It is important for pilots to have a good knowledge of meteorology and existing weather conditions. Cloud formations will give pilots a clear indication of weather, so it’s important to know how to identify the various types. To help you become a meteorological...
Climate Change and the Impact of Extreme Temperatures on Aviation Hot weather has forced dozens of commercial flights to be canceled at airports in the Southwest this summer. This flight-disrupting heat is a warning sign. Climate change is projected to have...
Why anybody would want to fly through a hurricane, whether it’s your job or not, is beyond me. However, that’s what Nick Underwood does – and this time he’s filmed the whole thing. The aerospace engineer recorded the moment he flew into...
As the most powerful hurricane ever recorded in the Atlantic bears down on Miami (and Airways world headquarters), the impact that this superstorm will have on aviation is perhaps the last thing on the mind of the more than 20 million Americans that call the state of...
A natural target for lightning bolts, every airplane is designed with conductive materials, which allow lightning to safely exit a plane. See Video HERE
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