Personal airplanes are less susceptible to clear air turbulence (CAT) due to lower operating altitudes, though CAT is becoming more common at higher flight levels.
Wingtip vortices can linger over runways under certain wind conditions, posing a hazard, and a three-minute delay is advised when departing behind heavier aircraft.
Engine overheating during slow flight is often mitigated by reduced power settings, but opening cowl flaps and leaning the mixture can further help manage temperatures.
Thanks for Ryan Motte’s “Coping With Turbulence” in your June 2024 issue. The article didn’t spend much time discussing clear air turbulence. Is it simply not a factor with personal airplanes? Also, can you go into more detail on how to handle a turbulence encounter?
Thanks in advance!
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