Because rain and snow result in less traction on the runway, pilots have to control their speed when landing and be especially adept at directional control during landing and takeoff to stay on ...

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This amazing video showing two pilots skillfully landing a plane in heavy rain reassured at least one nervous flyer who watched it. Flying in bad weather can be very nerve-wracking, what with all ...

A video of a pilot landing a plane in stormy weather conditions ... the cockpit over some buildings under a dark gray sky, with rain hitting the window. The rain appears to get heavier, and ...

The horrifying incident was captured on camera as a Latam aircraft was seen losing control after landing in Brazil’s Florianópolis-Hercílio Luz International Airport, also known as Floripa ...

On the angled deck, there was more room for parked or taxiing planes without limiting the landing space for inbound craft. The British Navy first tested the new angled deck design on the HMS ...