Weather
When Being Wrong is Right
Airline-style aeronautical decision making at the lower levels
Microgrid Keeps Airport Up and Running After Earthquake
The 6.4 earthquake struck Humboldt County, California before dawn Tuesday, leaving more than 70,000 residents in the dark.
How Do You Interpret an Eddy Dissipation Rate?
EDR quantifies turbulence for a specific aircraft, and it’s not a measure of the likelihood of turbulence—just the intensity.
Say Goodbye to the Traditional AIRMET
The sunset of the textual version comes in the wake of mass acceptance of graphical AIRMETs.
Ask FLYING: How Can I Get a Special VFR?
Here’s how to legally depart Class D airspace when the weather isn’t cooperating.
When Smoke Gets In Your Skies
Pilots must look for factors that could potentially turn VFR into IFR conditions.
Ask FLYING: What is a G-AIRMET?
An aviation meteorologist explains how a graphical AIRMET is different from a traditional one.
Weather Check: How To Plan Your Route Around Severe Weather
Here’s how to keep track of a storm’s movement and its impact on airport operations with a few keystrokes.
South Florida Airport Ravaged by Hurricane Ian. An Accounting of the Damage
Hurricane Ian’s devastating impact on Florida and aviation has become apparent. The storm’s wrath was felt well outside its eyewall, as evidenced by the rash of severe weather—including at least one tornado—that ravaged part of Southeast Florida Tuesday night.