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Anatomy of a Bomb Cyclone

Three cities, two coasts, and one massive weather event.
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Simulating Thunderstorm Convection Craziness

Pilots can explore flying in massive and lightning-laden downpours in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020, which offers convection realism.
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Beware of the Benign

Rain showers and thunderstorms are one and the same from a pilot's perspective.
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Learning to Fly in Smoke and Haze

Smoke from Canadian wildfires can affect flight training. Here's what you should know.
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Navigating Smoke

Smoke can present a hazard to all pilots, but especially those flying under visual flight rules.
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A Virtual, Wind-Battled Landing on a Mountaintop Runway

Microsoft Flight Simulator's live weather feature offers teachable moments flying into Mountain Air, North Carolina.
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Density Altitude: Know Your Enemy

It’s best to crunch the numbers before density altitude crunches you.
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Is the Shift in Tornado Alley Related to Climate Change?

From year to year there may be a stark contrast in where severe weather strikes, especially thunderstorms that produce tornadoes.
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Nassau, Bahamas ILS 14 (MYNN)

A blue-water approach to a busy Caribbean hub.
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‘Gustnado’ Takes Out Kansas City Flight School Fleet

The aircraft were left outside on the ramp, which is controlled by Signature Flight Support.
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