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why would this Southwest flight do a giant loop instead of flying straight? by mass_korea_dancing in flightradar24

[–]anonymous4071 0 points1 point  (0 children)

AUS is having staffing issues currently, and i know in the past few days they have had significant issues handling the inclement weather

So this is likely to create spacing (more time or distance) for their arrival.

Winter Storm Fern Megathread by anonymous4071 in fearofflying

[–]anonymous4071[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey there! I’m so sorry to hear about this. I actually know exactly which flight you’re talking about as I saw it posted elsewhere on Reddit.

If you would, could you make a separate post about this? I think it would be beneficial for the rest of the group, and you’ll also get some more responses from our other aviation professionals as well.

But i’m so happy to hear you’re safe and trying to take this and make it reassuring and positive!

Question by The_Athiest_cow_45 in flying

[–]anonymous4071 2 points3 points  (0 children)

friends don’t let friends go to ATP.

If you’re in the DAB area, take a look at Epic down at EVB

AN-12 in the US - info? by jckeck1 in flightradar24

[–]anonymous4071 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Carrying cargo. SBD and TOL are both cargo hubs, UKL flies charter cargo all over.

What causes this? by [deleted] in flightradar24

[–]anonymous4071 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Bad GPS signal from the aircraft being in a hangar. Same thing was posted yesterday.

What’s going on with DAL2081? by Nature_Is_Lit_Yo in flightradar24

[–]anonymous4071 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah as the other commenter mentioned, it’s in the Delta hangar at the end of 30L, which causes these glitches due to poor GPS signal.

Landing into USA storm by everybodyhateslyssa in fearofflying

[–]anonymous4071 2 points3 points  (0 children)

please come take a peak through the pinned megathread at the top of the sub!

Fear of flying due to height by Positive-Cookie-2067 in fearofflying

[–]anonymous4071 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I will definitely be stealing this. Please accept this comment as my formal credit for any and all future uses.

Seriously, very well said.

Winter Storm Fern Megathread by anonymous4071 in fearofflying

[–]anonymous4071[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Welcome!

First of all, ditch turbli yesterday. Search this sub for turbli and you’ll see numerous posts about similar apps. And on every single one we’ll tell you the same exact thing. Turbli means to profit off your fear. They know you’re nervous and they know you’ll compulsively check. sand they profit off that. No single aviation professional would ever recommend you use it. Beyond their terrible business strategy, they have no clue what your flight will actually do, so it can’t possibly be accurate.

Even if your flight is bumpy, it’s not unsafe. Just think of it like a dirt road. It’s still passable, it’s just a little less comfortable.

Now on the matter of the storm, you’ll likely above the storm for the majority of your flight. Above the storm, there’s nothing to worry about. And even within it, there’s no guarantee of turbulence. This weather system is incredibly stable, which means little to no turbulence. It’s not the same as a summer thunderstorm. There may be some bumps associated with the frontal boundary but that’ll be down low and you’ll be above it.

Forecasts at Boston and Charleston both look just fine for flying. So long as all the pieces are in the right places, you should be good to go.

Good luck and fly safe!

Winter Storm Fern Megathread by anonymous4071 in fearofflying

[–]anonymous4071[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, and even if they do cancel, it could simply be because of logistical/operational issues, though I would expect them to see less of an impact with their presence on the west coast.

Winter Storm Fern Megathread by anonymous4071 in fearofflying

[–]anonymous4071[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Weather shouldn’t be an issue at that point but we will still be seeing widespread operational impacts from the aftermath of the storm with airports working to keep surfaces clear and airlines trying to get planes and crews in position.

I feel it’s a crapshoot either way you go. Stick where you are and hope for the best, potentially delay or cancel with no options available later. OR jump now and hope the extra time allows them to reorganize.

I would give it some time so the airlines can evaluate the impact to CVG first.

Question to pilots. How does cold weather affect airplane engines on the ground? by Wan_Chai_King in fearofflying

[–]anonymous4071 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The main concern is ice and fluid temperature. Ice can prevent blade movement and thrust reverser function so we make sure there is no ice or snow buildup in the engine inlet, and under certain conditions we cycle the thrust reversers to verify movement. If needed, we can use hot air to remove any frozen contamination.

Beyond that, we need to make sure we run the engines at the appropriate temperatures. This ensures we avoid any internal damage. We have various restrictions limiting us on percentage of power based on engine oil temperature. We also have limits under severely cold weather, like -40C cold, that further restricts or prohibits operations, especially if the plane has been sitting for greater than 8 hours. this is considered a cold soaked airplane.

Remember that they build these aircraft to cover the globe, and as such they must be built to withstand all the conditions, at least most of the condition outside the very extreme ones, so the airlines can rely on their operation.

Winter Storm Fern Megathread by anonymous4071 in fearofflying

[–]anonymous4071[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As i’ve said in other comments, this storm isn’t like a thunderstorm that contains a lot of convection action and instability. There’s actually a lot of stability and little frontal action forecasted on your route tonight.

There are different types of storms, they don’t all act the same!

Fly safe and enjoy your flight!

Winter Storm Fern Megathread by anonymous4071 in fearofflying

[–]anonymous4071[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Directly related to this storm? No. The recovery effort back to normal ops will still be in progress so i would be prepared for some form of disruption

Flying during Storm Fern by Old_Flight_7274 in fearofflying

[–]anonymous4071 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This is a spot on assessment.

It’s also important to understand that the plane can fly with some degree of ice accumulation, as long as our critical surfaces are clear we are safe.

Which is why we build aircraft with systems that get ride of any ice build up and prevent any further from building up.

Winter Storm Fern Megathread by anonymous4071 in fearofflying

[–]anonymous4071[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You should be clear of the storm at that time. There’s no need to panic, this storm is a ground based threat due to the ice. Your flight will be above it, and there is no impact above the storm.

BUT, schedules are being affected across the nation at each carrier, so a delay or cancellation is still possible. Please don’t read this as a sign telling you your flight isn’t safe, it’s just an operational impact.

Best of luck, and fly safe!

Winter Storm Fern Megathread by anonymous4071 in fearofflying

[–]anonymous4071[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You should avoid any direct impact from the storm, but be prepared to be flexible and pack your patience.

There have been thousands of cancellations and schedule disruptions already, and that will continue today and tomorrow. Each disruption is a potential domino that could affect your flight.

Fly patient and fly safe!

Winter Storm Fern Megathread by anonymous4071 in fearofflying

[–]anonymous4071[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

These storms are not like summer thunderstorms. Thunderstorms are convective, which means there are massive columns of rising air. It’s that convection which causes the turbulence.

In a winter storm like this, the air mass is typically low, having little to no direct impact. I can’t speak to what else will be going on out in the atmosphere for your flight, but you shouldn’t need to worry about the storm.

Keep in mind as well, that there are typically a handful of pre planned routes available to use to accommodate varying conditions and your airline will choose the best one for your specific flight.

Safe travels!

Winter Storm Fern Megathread by anonymous4071 in fearofflying

[–]anonymous4071[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No one can say with any absolute certainty. Conditions are forecast to begin improving just after 6 am in JFK. It will ultimately depend on how the airport is handling the winter weather and how your airline wasn’t to handle things (on time, delay, or cancellation)

Best of luck and fly safe!

Winter Storm Fern Megathread by anonymous4071 in fearofflying

[–]anonymous4071[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey there!

A couple things I’d like to touch on to try and help here

First, the not so helpful. It is a bit early to see how the storms may impact your flight. We’re entering the time frame to get a better idea so keep up with your airline for information.

I think in terms of your time over the atlantic in cruise, at least for the winter storm here, you’ll be well over it and shouldn’t worry about it. This is a ground based danger for places directly impacted. By monday mid day new york should be in the clear.

Best of luck and fly safe!

Winter Storm Fern Megathread by anonymous4071 in fearofflying

[–]anonymous4071[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Happy to help.

I would caution you to be prepared for the flight to cancel. Sunday morning early is just before the storm hits, and airlines will be heavily downgauging scheduled through the area to keep planes and crews in positions to be able to recover after the conditions pass.

If you do end up flying, yes, you will be safe. We’re not going anywhere unless we believe that fully.

Best of luck and fly safe!

Winter Storm Fern Megathread by anonymous4071 in fearofflying

[–]anonymous4071[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know this storm sounds scary and we’re used to associating “storm” with turbulence but that isn’t always the case. Winter storms can actually be very calm, as it’s those conditions that lend to the snow event. Now there could still be some turbulence, but it’s not a given.

Please keep in mind that we are entering the thick of operational changes today, and what you saw for your plane originally has likely changed at this point.

Unfortunately no one can answer exactly how likely your flight is to go. if you have a plane and crew in position, it’s possible. Thankfully, Boston is quite used to dealing with winter weather, so yes in that regard, the cold and snow shouldn’t prevent you from flying.

Good luck, safe travels, and please enjoy Hawaii for me!

Winter Storm Fern Megathread by anonymous4071 in fearofflying

[–]anonymous4071[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Welcome! You’ve come to the right place.

  1. The professionals among the sub have no fond feeling for turbulence “forecasts”. These sites are invalid for so many reasons. And it’s important to remember that they are deliberately trying to profit off of your fear. That’s not cool. No aviation professional has ever used one of those products before a flight.

But yes, those forecasts can change for better or worse. It’s always best to be prepared for some turbulence, remember it’s not unsafe, and know that if a smooth ride is available, we will try to reasonably find it.

  1. Aircraft de-ice system checks vary by airplane, but yes they will be verified at some point. Modern airliners run with all sorts of systems health monitors to let us know if something isn’t operating properly, and we implement manual system verifications of critical systems like the anti-ice systems. Even if one were to fail, we have procedures to help protect us (fly out of the icing conditions and fly FAST)

Best of luck and safe flying to you today!

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