Fear of Landing

JUNE 21, 2024

I’ve been intrigued by the photographs being passed around of the Austrian Airlines Airbus A320 that flew into a hailstorm. Austrian Airlines, a subsidiary of Lufthansa, is the flag carrier of Austria. Specifically, that weather radar struggles with very cold/icy storms. .” Photograph by Aeroprints.com CC BY-SA 3.0

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Simple Flying

OCTOBER 8, 2024

You know, the ones about flight details or the weather at your destination. And if youre someone who spends a lot of time in the air, those scripted updates can start to feel a bit. When you're flying, chances are the only time youll hear from the pilots is when theyre making those familiar announcements over the PA system.

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Fear of Landing

MAY 24, 2024

A few days ago (21st of May 2024), Singapore Airlines flight SQ321 encountered heavy turbulence on a passenger flight from London-Heathrow to Singapore. Airline photograph of cabin after the passengers had been disembarked. Clear air turbulence is a rare but increasing weather phenomenon which is linked to climate change.

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Plane and Pilot

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Of course, you don’t need one to fly cross-country, or to use advanced avionics, but it would make these sorts of business cross-countries less susceptible to some weather delays. And this summer afternoon did have weather. The Saratoga, like most single-engine piston aircraft, was not equipped with a weather radar dish.

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Ask Captain Lim

AUGUST 18, 2024

Air Crash Investigators at Work Air crash investigation – Elmina air crash cause revealed. There are some air crash investigations that have remained unsolved, The most notable one is Malaysia Airlines MH370. On September 27, 1977, Japan Airlines Flight 715 also crashed near the Elmina Estate.

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One Mile at a Time

MAY 29, 2024

Before takeoff, pilots make all kinds of calculations, to determine how much runway they’ll need based on the weather conditions, the aircraft’s takeoff weight, and a variety of other factors. Just a few months ago we saw an incident whereby a Marathon Airlines Embraer E195 operating on behalf of Air Serbia had a runway overrun in Belgrade.

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Northstar VFR

MAY 9, 2024

It was for me, especially when I had to fly to a towered field and talk to Air Traffic Control (ATC). In the back of the AIM is the Pilot Controller Glossary with a long list of ATC phraseology to promote a common understanding of terms used in the Air Traffic Control system.

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Pilot's Life Blog

JANUARY 6, 2024

Full Understanding of Air Traffic Control When flying an aircraft, good pilots must have a clear understanding of air traffic management. Ground training will cover the basics of air traffic control and the lingo that pilots and controllers use.

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Flightworx

MAY 21, 2024

Perhaps there is an onboard medical emergency, unexpected weather conditions, or problems at a destination airport. Airline pilots, airport staff, and air traffic control must be quick, adaptable, and collaborative in the hopes of avoiding such a domino effect. These examples raise a lot of questions.

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Airspeed Junkie

AUGUST 1, 2024

Daily responsibilities include pre-flight checks, weather analysis, creating and filing flight plans, coordination with ground crews and air traffic controllers, and continuous in-flight monitoring and communication. Obtaining a Commercial Pilot certificate is a fundamental requirement to become a commercial pilot.

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Flying Magazine

APRIL 26, 2024

It is not uncommon for air traffic control to pose this question to pilots on IFR flight plans approaching certain airports when the weather is VFR. But throw in weather, fatigue, low light, pilot unfamiliarity, and a circle to land, and it’s a different event.

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Pilot Institute

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Flight Planning Thorough flight planning is important for any airline operation. These factors include weather conditions, airspace restrictions, and aircraft performance. Most airlines have preset flight plans for each route. Dispatchers allow for extra fuel when flights can anticipate poor weather conditions.

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Captain Laura

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Weather tends to be much less of an issue in the early morning. Best options to mitigate schedule disruptions: Keep an eye on the weather the day before your travel with the Weather Channel and doppler radar with forecasting. Direct flights give you less of a challenge in arriving than misconnecting to your second flight.

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iPad Pilot News

OCTOBER 22, 2024

It’s a little more airline-focused (standard airplanes include three Boeings, two Airbus models, and a CRJ-200), but the app includes a Cessna 172, Cirrus SR22, and a CubCrafters XCub. The live ATC feature in particular, where other users act as controllers (after some training), is a fun way to practice your aviation skills.

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Aerotime

OCTOBER 25, 2024

With air traffic continuing to soar in the post-pandemic era, airlines worldwide have embarked on recruiting the thousands of pilots needed to operate the multitude of new aircraft set to enter service during the coming years.

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Flightworx

MAY 21, 2024

Weather-related maintenance is also vital, particularly in removing snow and ice in colder climates and managing water to prevent ponding that could lead to hydroplaning. To meet these requirements, training and certification for all airport and airline staff is pivotal. There are many reasons why flights could be diverted.

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WayMan

APRIL 9, 2024

It’s ideal for fair weather conditions, allowing pilots to enjoy the freedom and simplicity of visual navigation. This form of flying is essential for commercial pilots who must be prepared to fly in all types of weather, day and night.

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Flight Training Central

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The two most useful benefits have been ADS-B datalink weather and a real-time traffic display in the cockpit, delivered by the network of ADS-B ground stations in the U.S. How is the weather developing? Call the controller or a flight service specialist. Where is the traffic?

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Pilot Institute

OCTOBER 2, 2024

You don’t need to check in with air traffic control (ATC) when flying VFR in Class E. It helps separate traffic at different altitudes. Class E is always in the background, making sure both VFR and IFR traffic can coexist in safety. Use the Cessna 3-152 mnemonic to remember weather minimums for VFR.

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iPad Pilot News

APRIL 22, 2024

Electronic flight bag apps like ForeFlight, when paired with portable weather receivers like Sentry , make it much easier for pilots to avoid in-flight weather hazards. adds an optional Reported Turbulence layer on the Maps page, but it’s not your typical FAA weather forecast. Version 16.4 There are a lot more reports.

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Air Facts

JUNE 12, 2024

Joe was just short of celebrating his 50th anniversary as an employee of Hawaiian Airlines when he was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer. He asked to be taken home to Kona on his own airline, but the only aircraft available was one of our 304 seat Trans-Pacific DC-10s. But this was Hawaii, and we not the usual airline.

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Pilot Institute

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

This includes checking the weather, creating flight plans, and communicating with pilots. It assesses your understanding of regulations, weather, navigation, and decision-making. Aircraft dispatchers work for passenger and cargo air carriers. A flight dispatcher’s day begins with checking the weather. Application.

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Fear of Landing

MARCH 22, 2024

This is an exploration of how NASA research has influenced modern airliners through research and technology. Traffic Management Advisor (TMA) – 1990s: TMA software forecasts arriving air traffic to help controllers plan for safe arrivals during peak periods. You can click through for a larger version of the image.

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Inflight Pilot Training

AUGUST 6, 2024

Private aviation refers to the use of private aircraft, either owned or chartered, for air transportation. Private aircraft are not operated by commercial airlines and are instead owned by private individuals or companies, or by charter companies that offer their services to clients on a per-flight basis. What Is Private Aviation?

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Inflight Pilot Training

MARCH 26, 2024

However, it does not qualify the pilot for a job at a major airline, which requires an airline transport pilot (ATP) license. A cargo pilot’s duties may include performing pre-flight checks and inspections, communicating with air traffic control, loading and unloading cargo, and flying the aircraft.

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Flight Training Central

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Flying a light airplane offers access to thousands more airports than the airlines serve, which means you can land closer to your destination, avoid long taxi routes, and save time. After takeoff, talk to Air Traffic Control (ATC) to transition into the en route environment. Pro tip: Prepare your avionics on the ground.

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Fly Areo Guard

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

AeroGuard was selected by QAA for its high-quality training programs and professional standards in preparing future pilots for the world’s leading airlines. airlines, providing a pipeline of instructors for AeroGuard to train thousands of international Cadets. opening in Saudi Arabia last year.

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Plane and Pilot

OCTOBER 7, 2024

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) determined control continuity existed on all flight control surfaces, and examination of the engine revealed “no preimpact anomalies.” The weather seemed benign. Are you talking to air traffic control right now?” Visibility was recorded at 9 miles.

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Plane and Pilot

OCTOBER 7, 2024

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) determined control continuity existed on all flight control surfaces, and examination of the engine revealed “no preimpact anomalies.” The weather seemed benign. Are you talking to air traffic control right now?” Visibility was recorded at 9 miles.

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Inflight Pilot Training

AUGUST 6, 2024

Private aviation refers to the use of private aircraft, either owned or chartered, for air transportation. Private aircraft are not operated by commercial airlines and are instead owned by private individuals or companies, or by charter companies that offer their services to clients on a per-flight basis. What Is Private Aviation?

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Aviators of Tomorrow

JUNE 19, 2023

Pilots must continuously monitor the aircraft’s instruments, scan the surrounding airspace, and assess weather conditions. They must evaluate various factors such as weather conditions, aircraft performance, and passenger safety. The frequency of training depends on the type of license and the airline’s policies.

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Universal Weather

MAY 9, 2023

If a temporary importation is approved, you must provide the approval number to air traffic control to obtain permission for domestic travel. Flight Planning When traveling through Costa Rican airspace, no special regulations exist, and air traffic controllers speak English.

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Pilot Job Central

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Image: Stages in a turbine engine Geared Turbofan – A New Class In recent years a hybrid engine has entered airline service. Some of these systems are related to the airplane being bigger, others are related to passenger and crew comfort, while other systems are related to operating in foul weather.

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Aerotime

JUNE 11, 2024

Due to bad weather and poor visibility, air traffic control at ZZU airport advised the aircraft not to attempt to land and turn around. However, a short time later air traffic control lost contact with the aircraft and it disappeared from radar. “I I know this is a heartbreaking situation.

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Pilot Institute

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Key Takeaways Airports that fall under Class C designation handle general aviation and airline traffic. Before entering Class C airspace, pilots must receive clearance from Air Traffic Control (ATC). Class C airspace is essential for controlling general aviation and airline traffic for medium-sized airports.

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Flightworx

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Aviation fuel is a major cost for airlines and other aviation businesses, accounting for up to 30% of total operating expenses (Source: IATA ). As a result, aviation fuel suppliers play a key role in helping airlines and other aviation businesses reduce costs. Some airlines even declared bankruptcy.

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Tradewind

MAY 17, 2022

Like lawyers gunning for partner or professors aspiring to tenure, the ultimate career goal of many professional pilots is to fly for a major airline or corporate jet operator. In April 2021, for instance, United Airlines announced a noble goal of training 5,000 new pilots by 2030, half of whom would be women or minorities. The result?

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