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A series of storms rolling through the East Coast is causing delays and cancellations across the Baltimore-Washing corridor and beyond to New York. To add insult to injury, a strong jet stream is providing moderate turbulence to those planes that do get through.
Written by tb_neg on September 28th, 2006 with 2 comments.
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From Airliners.net, this post.
..Citation 560 N561JS arrived at SFO at 7:27pm tonight (24 Sep.). While the Citation was on final to one of the 28’s the pilot came on and said he went through severe wake turbulence from the heavy that landed ahead.
“That was the real deal….. that was a 90-degree bank” is one of his transmissions…
Written by tb_neg on September 25th, 2006 with no comments.
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While the jetstream usually only causes light to moderate turbulence, due to an unusual pattern, a lot of planes encountered rough rides today. Reports from Boeing 717s, CRJs, an MD82, reported severe turbulence at altitudes in the 20,000s.
An independent analysis using Flightaware flight paths, indicates to me that Northwest Airlines still continues to be your best bet for a smooth flight, as they have the best forecasting abilities and continue to avoid turbulence better than the other airlines.
As a reminder, severe intensity means: Occupants are forced violently against seat belts or shoulder straps. Unsecured objects are tossed about. Food service and walking are impossible.
Written by tb_neg on September 23rd, 2006 with no comments.
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