Clear air turbulence (CAT) is less common for personal aircraft due to their lower operating altitudes, but standard turbulence handling techniques remain applicable.
Wingtip vortices can linger over or drift onto runways under specific wind conditions, requiring pilots to maintain awareness and practice appropriate separation, such as extended delays behind heavier aircraft.
Managing engine temperature during slow flight involves opening cowl flaps (if equipped) and adjusting the fuel mixture to lean of peak EGT, with overheating being less of a concern than perceived at reduced power settings.
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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