jspilot
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Had a nice XC today along one of my favorite routes ( KISP to KGON for those who know the Long Island area) When I returned to Islip I was given a long straight in approach. While about 1-2 miles out I encoutered some pretty good turbulence and wind shear( +/- 10 knots) I landed fine- actually made a great cross wind landing. It was pretty calm on the frequnecy so I let the tower know about my wind shear. He thanked me for the update. I later listened to the audio of the next arrival, a southwest 737 and the tower actually gave my report to the pilots of the 737 to confirm, which they did. I thought that was pretty cool.
Do any of you guys/gals report these kinds of things to the tower when you encounter them? I felt a little silly doing it at the time but felt it could not hurt and I guess they actually do use the reports even from us small planes.
Do any of you guys/gals report these kinds of things to the tower when you encounter them? I felt a little silly doing it at the time but felt it could not hurt and I guess they actually do use the reports even from us small planes.