About Weather Archives - Captain Laura

Hurricanes

Post author:CLaura18
Post published:Sep 2, 2019
Post category:About Weather / General

Where do hurricanes form and how do they originate? Yes I have flown around hurricanes so join me to dissect some of these powerful weather systems!

Turbulence – Smooth Rides

Post author:CLaura18
Post published:Jul 12, 2019
Post category:About Weather / Featured
Post comments:392 Comments

Hello! We pilots love this cartoon by Gary Larson! I have never met anyone who said they LIKED turbulence (non-pilot that is), have you? I will discuss turbulence specifics in…

Captain Laura on The Jet Set! Lets talk Climate Change!

Post author:CLaura18
Post published:Jan 10, 2018
Post category:About Weather

Hi Everyone! I just LOVE working with The Jet Set Team! Here, we are discussing climate change and how aviation is affected by it. We explain how this could potentially…

“Why Airplanes Slide Off Runways”

Post author:CLaura18
Post published:Dec 27, 2017
Post category:About Pilots and Jets / About Weather / General

Hello Everyone! It is disconcerting to see this type of news about airplanes sliding off of runways. I want to discuss with you why these events take place and how…

The New York Times – front page on Climate Change affecting Air Travel!

Post author:CLaura18
Post published:Jun 21, 2017
Post category:About Weather

Hello! The New York Times front page today! I had the honor of contributing to this incredible article about how climate change is affecting your air travel. "Too Hot for…

Cold Weather Operations

Post author:CLaura18
Post published:Feb 19, 2015
Post category:About Weather
Post comments:168 Comments

uploads Hello! I am writing this in mid February and there have been some very significant weather systems that have blew through the country in the past few months! This…

Natural Disasters

Post author:CLaura18
Post published:Aug 8, 2014
Post category:About Weather
Post comments:135 Comments

I am writing this from the Hawaiian Islands as hurricane Iselle and Julio are passing through. We flew our passengers out here and soon thereafter, the inbound flights from the…

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What You Can Expect for Your Next Flight

Sep 21, 2020

Passengers need to be aware of what to expect before their next flight. Here are some key points to know before you travel.
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Pilots‘ Close Call with Jetpack Flyer

Sep 2, 2020

Pilots had a close call with a Jetpack flyer on approach into Los Angeles Airport LAX.
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Marquis Who’s Who – Top Professional American Women

Jul 14, 2020

I have been honored to be selected in the Marquis Who's Who of Top Professional American Women! Please read a little bit about my journey and resilience in getting here.