One Mile at a Time

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

According to ADS-B data, the Southwest 737 was only feet above the runway surface, and around 1,600 feet short of the intersection where the other jet was taxiing. On the climb out, one of the Southwest pilots can be heard asking the air traffic controller how did that happen?

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Runway Air Traffic Control Pilot Clearance 117

One Mile at a Time

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

An Austrian Airlines jet scheduled to operate a long haul flight ended up right where it started after flying for nearly 10 hours, though the reason for the diversion is especially strange. As the jet flew over the Red Sea and approached Eritrea, it suddenly turned around. The decision was made to return all the way to Vienna.

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Air Traffic Control Jet Approach Airline 107

Aerotime

MARCH 4, 2025

According to the FAA , TCAS is a family of airborne devices that function independently of the ground-based air traffic control (ATC) system. All TCAS systems provide some degree of collision threat alerting, as well as a traffic display.

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Air Traffic Control Approach Pilot Jet 266

One Mile at a Time

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

American Eagle & helicopter DCA incident night before crash VASAviation has both the air traffic control audio and a visualization of an incident that happened the night of January 28, 2025, just over 24 hours before the fatal crash. While the jet was on approach, it came within less than 1,000 feet of a military helicopter.

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Air Traffic Control Jet Pilot Approach 95

Aerotime

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

As the BAC One-Eleven jet airliner began its flight from Birmingham to Málaga, an improperly installed windscreen panel separated from its airframe, forcing Captain Tim Lancaster head-first out of the cockpit.

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Pilot Flight Deck Cockpit Air Traffic Control 284

Simple Flying

DECEMBER 30, 2024

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recently revealed that a private jet carrying the Gonazaga University men's basketball team was recently involved in a runway incident. The air traffic control tower at LAX told the pilots to immediately stop their aircraft ahead of the active runway.

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Air Traffic Control Jet Runway Approach 128

One Mile at a Time

MARCH 21, 2025

A Southwest Airlines jet attempted to take off from a taxiway yesterday, somehow mistaking it for a runway in broad daylight. Orlando Airport map (MCO) According to ADS-B data, the aircraft made it all the way to 70 knots before it rejected its takeoff, after an air traffic controller warned them of what was going on.

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Air Traffic Control Runway Knot Pilot 81

Aerotime

APRIL 29, 2024

Operated by one of the carrier’s 19-strong fleet of Boeing 747-8 widebodies as Lufthansa flight LH456, the aircraft made a standard approach to runway 24R at around midday on the day of operation. The video which has so far been watched over 1.6

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Runway Air Traffic Control Threshold Descent 284

Professional Pilot

AUGUST 8, 2024

Challenger 604, G-IV Contributing Writer Pilatus PC-12 on approach at ORL. Air traffic control instructions often lead to unstable approaches. The request to make a short approach or maintain a higher-than-normal speed to the final approach fix is the most common reason pilots don’t meet stable approach criteria.

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Approach Descent Visual Meteorological Conditions (VMC) Runway 105

Air Facts

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Thats especially true for instrument pilots, where Air Traffic Control sounds like they are running the show, the avionics seem to direct the flight along predefined routes, and the autopilot actually flies the airplane. These categories apply whether youre flying a Cub on a summer evening or a business jet on an RNAV approach.

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Pilot in Command Pilot Approach Airplanes 95

Pilot Institute

MARCH 28, 2025

A small Challenger 604 business jet flying at Flight Level 340 passed one thousand feet below an Airbus A380 flying the same route in the opposite direction. The vortices flipped the small jet upside down at least three to five times before the pilots managed to regain control.

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Turbulence Lift Drag Runway 97

One Mile at a Time

JULY 20, 2024

We can now add yet another near catastrophe to the list, and this might just be the scariest one we’ve seen so far… Southwest 737 MAX has near disaster on approach to Tampa This incident happened on Sunday, July 14, 2024, and involves Southwest Airlines flight WN425 , scheduled to fly from Columbus (CMH) to Tampa (TPA).

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Air Traffic Control Altimeter Runway Weather 141

AV Web

MARCH 2, 2025

But last week we may have gotten a glimpse of his general approach to the job when he was asked about his immediate reaction to the incident with the Flexjet Challenger and Southwest 737 at Midway. If they do not, their licenses will be pulled. ” You have to watch the video to see the body language that accompanies the statement.

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Air Traffic Control Pilot Runway Approach 105

One Mile at a Time

JUNE 21, 2024

The aircraft was cleared for a visual approach on runway 17R. Based on air traffic control audio , the pilots didn’t even realize what they were doing until the air traffic controller warned them, thanks to a low altitude alert in the tower: Air traffic controller: “Southwest 4069, low altitude alert, you good out there?”

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Air Traffic Control Runway Approach Pilot 124

Aerotime

MARCH 26, 2025

According to the Spanish accident report , once both jets had landed, they were among four other aircraft that had been parked due to the congestion caused by the number of flights being diverted to Tenerife. The fuel-ladened KLM struck the Pan Am 747, ripping the US jet apart. However, it was too late.

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Clearance Runway Weather Pilot 301

Fear of Landing

MARCH 21, 2025

Memorial Bridge, where the helicopter may cross to join Route 5 or continue to turn over the Tidal Basin, is a compulsory reporting point: pilots must report to air traffic control that they have reached that position as they follow the shore of the Potomac. Route 1 has two reporting points.

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Runway Air Traffic Control Approach Descent 58

One Mile at a Time

JUNE 28, 2024

Southwest Airlines can’t seem to stay out of the news when it comes to concerning incidents lately, from a scary go around in Hawaii , to a dangerously low approach in Oklahoma City , to an inflight Dutch roll. The air traffic control tower at the airport doesn’t open until 5:45AM. This is of course a major safety issue.

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Runway Air Traffic Control NOTAMs Pilot 117

Aerotime

DECEMBER 20, 2024

We will also examine the next most critical phase of our flight, from descent and deceleration to the approach and landing phases, even touching upon what happens when the aircraft arrives safely at the gate. Jet (and turboprop) turbine engines work more efficiently, and burn less fuel, at higher altitudes where the air is less dense.

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Cabin Crew Descent Runway Approach 274

Fear of Landing

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

I strongly suspect that the flight crew of Southwest flight 2504 were watching the business jet before it even entered the runway and that the conversation in the cockpit went something like “What’s that jet doing? The business jet primarily flies short domestic hops in the US. Dammit, it is. Full power, go around.”

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Runway Jet Pilot Air Traffic Control 85

One Mile at a Time

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Below you can hear a little bit of the communication between air traffic controllers and pilots, as the jet approached New York, thanks to VASAviation. At that point, the jet makes a sharp turn to the south, and begins flying all the way to New York.

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Airline Airlines Air Traffic Control Jet 117

Pilot Institute

APRIL 4, 2025

One cross-country flight of 250 nautical miles, including three different instrument approaches at different airports. One cross-country flight of 250 nautical miles, including three different instrument approaches at different airports. Traveling long distances means dealing with jet lag and changing time zones.

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Pilot Checkride Cabin Crew Airplanes 98

Ask the Pilot

JANUARY 31, 2025

A week later, a Blackhawk military helicopter collided with a PSA Airlines regional jet maneuvering to land at Reagan National Airport. As I understand it, the crew of the helicopter told air traffic control it had the regional jet in sight, and was asked to “maintain visual separation,” as we say.

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Air Traffic Control Transponder Jet Pilot 93

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). We had to quickly learn the cadence of communicating with Clearance Delivery, Ground, Tower, Approach and Departure controllers. Communicating with air traffic controllers doesn’t have to be a stressful experience.

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Pilot Air Traffic Control Aeronautical Information Manual Clearance 81

Inflight Pilot Training

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

To help you make the best choice, lets break down the key differences between these two approaches in greater detail. Some pilots choose to fly private jets or chartered flights for businesses and individuals. Some pursue careers as air traffic controllers, ensuring safe aircraft movement.

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Pilot Air Traffic Control Approach Stability 52

Professional Pilot

APRIL 3, 2025

In large part, thanks to the cooperation of designers, engineers, pilots, air traffic controllers, and maintenance personnel, the airline industry evolved from a potentially perilous endeavor into one that was safe and reliable. The rest, as they say, is history.

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Air Traffic Control Pilot Approach Airline 45

Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Also, none of the online Air Traffic Control (ATC) networks (like VATSIM ) work with the Xbox. This unit has three axes of control and a good range of motion. For jets, change one of the levers to a flap or speed brake control. This unit gets top marks for both GA and jet simulation.

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Rudder Crosswind Pilot Air Traffic Control 96

Pilot's Life Blog

JANUARY 12, 2025

Additionally, learning how to communicate effectively with air traffic control is a key part of training. Our approach doesnt stop at teaching technical skills. We believe that understanding the weight of your decisions is as important as mastering the controls. Is flying a commercial plane difficult?

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Weather Pilot Turbulence Air Traffic Control 52

Air Facts

MAY 1, 2024

Learning to fly later in life is fun and rewarding if you approach it with the right mindset. Of all the repetitive things you will do, landings are always different and don’t expect to land like a passenger jet. Spend time on working on the stabilized approach and remember that airspeed is your life!

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Checkride Lift Pilot Air Traffic Control 97

Flightworx

MAY 21, 2024

Security Checks for Passengers and Their Luggage Airport security operates through a multi-layered approach to ensure the safety of passengers, crew, and aircraft. This includes continuous education in security, air traffic control, emergency response, and environmental management.

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Air Traffic Control Runway Weather Cargo 52

Air Facts

OCTOBER 23, 2024

The base had switched runways from Runway 35 to Runway 17, so that when I came back into the base I was approaching the traffic pattern from the north. But I somehow had it fixed in my mind that I was approaching from the south, to Runway 35. Never mind the instruments, by the way, that showed me flying south.

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Runway Pilot Aileron Approach 98

Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Glide control and approach management are life-saving without engine thrust. When your aircraft loses thrust, youll have to glide it safely to the ground using only aerodynamic control. The FAA requires pilots to practice power-off approaches to ensure they can handle real-world emergencies. What Is a Deadstick Landing?

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Pilot Descent Approach Thrust 59

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. This system is now outdated, alas, as airlines and corporate jet operators in today’s day and age need pilots within three years, not ten.

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Pilot Air Traffic Control Approach Cockpit 52

Pilot's Life Blog

JULY 10, 2024

It uses a propulsion system comprising propellers or jet engines to navigate at a certain set speed limit. Among these tech tools are Air Traffic Controllers who provide ATC clearance as the pilot approaches the landing area.

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Runway Clearance Air Traffic Control Pilot 52

Photographic Logbook

JULY 14, 2024

As WFC President, he humbly suggested that I could legitimately use the callsign "Williamson One" with air traffic control. Final approach, runway 28, Block Island State Airport. While refueling, a CFI from one of the flight schools approached and asked how much I wanted to sell the Warrior. Photo by Alicia.

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Runway Weather Airplanes Approach 89

Flightworx

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Impact on private jet operators Rising fuel prices can also have a significant impact on private jet operators. Private jet operators typically charge their customers by the hour, and so rising fuel prices can lead to higher hourly rates. This can make private jet travel less affordable for some customers.

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Cargo Jet Air Traffic Control Flight Plan 52

Pilot Job Central

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

What is a Turbine Airplane There is a misconception among the public that airplanes are divided between prop and jet. These are more pure jets and produce power from just the engine core. This is the common ‘jet’ engine in use today. They need to be vigilant for other traffic as they are frequently in busy airspace.

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Pilot Airplanes Weather Air Traffic Control 52

Professional Pilot

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) estimates that there are approximately 200,000 general aviation aircraft currently in service globally, including 25,000 jets, helicopters, and turboprops. This will likely require close collaboration between flight dispatchers, air traffic controllers, and pilots.

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