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.

Runway 284

Runway Air Traffic Control Threshold Descent 284

Flight Training Central

MARCH 26, 2024

ARV provides controllers with visual and audible alerts if an approaching aircraft is lined up to land on the wrong airport surface, or even the wrong airport. ARV provides controllers with visual and audible alerts if an approaching aircraft is lined up to land on the wrong airport surface, or even the wrong airport.

Runway 52

Runway Air Traffic Control Approach 52

Aerotime

MAY 1, 2024

A Boeing 747 freighter aborted its takeoff run at Riyadh Airport after realizing it was taking off from a taxiway instead of its assigned runway. Data from Flightradar24 shows that the aircraft taxied from the cargo apron located at the northwestern end of the airfield at 00:28 before taxying down to the taxiway leading to runway 33R.

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Tarmac Runway Cargo Air Traffic Control 301

Aeroclass Blog

APRIL 24, 2024

Nowadays, it is impossible to imagine a modern airport without one of its most notable attributes: the runway lights. Yet, it is obvious that such a purpose is related to air traffic control. As well as that the runway lights are an indispensable help for anyone in charge of an aircraft in low visibility conditions.

Runway 52

Runway Threshold Approach Air Traffic Control 52

Flight Training Central

MAY 28, 2024

But as the destination traffic pattern approaches, workload increases dramatically. A firm understanding of the proper terminal area procedures is essential for staying safe as you depart or approach the airport. Runway 31 directly into the wind. Runway 27 and expect a crosswind from the right. 040° and 220° true.

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Crosswind Runway Air Traffic Control Approach 98

AV Web

JULY 26, 2024

Photos by Mariano Rosales 1 of 8 Scott "Scooter" Yoak and his P-51 Quicksilver Airshow performer Patty Wagstaff meets with fans The photo towers are a popular spot for aviation photographers Quicksilver in the pattern at the Fun Fly Zone Kids can try their hand at air traffic control at KidVenture Light-Sport aircraft approach the runway at the Fun (..)

Air Traffic Control 52

Air Traffic Control Runway Approach 52

Aerotime

JULY 19, 2024

Haynes took the controls and, noting the same control issues, reduced thrust on the number one engine, which resulted in the aircraft rolling out in a wings-level attitude, giving the crew critical time to evaluate the dire situation Flight 232 was facing.

Runway 301

Runway Horizontal Stabilizer Airlines Airline 301

Aerotime

AUGUST 28, 2024

His innovative approach integrates infrastructure and movement processes into holistic CO2 and energy comparisons. Previous approaches to assessing and comparing greenhouse gases (GHG) emissions in a broader context have primarily aimed to include not only short-term emissions but also their long-term climate impact. Differently.”

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Air Traffic Control Approach Runway Airplanes 257

Aerotime

MAY 20, 2024

The aircraft, registered as N663UA, departed from Zurich Airport’s runway 16 at 10:08 local time. Around four hours 30 minutes after first departing Zurich, the flight approached Shannon Airport (SNN) where it made a safe landing at 13:43 local time – about 90 minutes after the pilots’ decision to divert.

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Air Traffic Control Cabin Crew Runway Cargo 261

AV Web

JULY 5, 2024

The pilots were on approach to pick up another group of skydivers with SIC Crooks flying. According to the report, the approach was stable until the aircraft descended below the tree line and encountered windshear. The PIC took over while Crooks communicated with air traffic control.

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Air Traffic Control Airplanes Approach Cockpit 116

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

Fear of Landing

AUGUST 9, 2024

The FFZ airfield has a 900-foot grass runway (18/36) and a low-altitude traffic pattern, allowing for spectators to watch the demonstrations of the slower aircraft. An airfield traffic pattern, also known as a circuit, is a standard path used by air traffic approaching the runway.

Runway 86

Runway Cockpit Pilot Final Approach 86

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 76

Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 8, 2024

It seemed to continue this way until we finally rolled onto the runway and got to the good part. Controllers spoke quickly and used unfamiliar words and phrases. Basics of Radio Communications With Air Traffic Control The guiding principle of ATC communications is understanding.

Aeronautical Information Manual 63

Aeronautical Information Manual Runway Pilot Air Traffic Control 63

Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 23, 2024

Fifteen hundred feet past the end of the runway, a pilot was trapped in the cockpit of an Extra NG. The fiancé told air traffic control that his formation partner had a partial loss of engine power, was trailing smoke, declared an emergency for the accident airplane, and told ATC that the Extra was “making a beeline for the airport right now.”

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Knot Runway Pilot Air Traffic Control 84

Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 8, 2024

It seemed to continue this way until we finally rolled onto the runway and got to the good part. Controllers spoke quickly and used unfamiliar words and phrases. Basics of Radio Communications With Air Traffic Control The guiding principle of ATC communications is understanding.

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Aeronautical Information Manual Runway Pilot Air Traffic Control 52

Flight Training Central

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

When used strategically you can use this information to gain additional insight into what’s going on in the airspace around you and make more informed decisions on each flight, giving you an edge when dealing with air traffic control. Call the controller or a flight service specialist. Where is the traffic?

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Clearance Weather Approach Runway 52

Jetwhine

JULY 1, 2024

Hawker Accident at Aspen On February 21, 2022, the crew and four passengers aboard a Hawker 800 nearly lost their lives when the twin-engine business jet sailed off the end of Runway 33 into soft snow at Aspen Pitkin County Airport (ASE), Colorado, during its takeoff run. The airplane subsequently departed the end of the runway into the snow.

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Flight Plan Knot Runway Cockpit 105

Flightworx

MAY 21, 2024

From runway maintenance to potential wildlife hazards, here are some of the most important processes and procedures that underpin airport safety. Security Checks for Passengers and Their Luggage Airport security operates through a multi-layered approach to ensure the safety of passengers, crew, and aircraft.

Air Traffic Control 52

Air Traffic Control Runway Weather Cargo 52

Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 23, 2024

Fifteen hundred feet past the end of the runway, a pilot was trapped in the cockpit of an Extra NG. The fiancé told air traffic control that his formation partner had a partial loss of engine power, was trailing smoke, declared an emergency for the accident airplane, and told ATC that the Extra was “making a beeline for the airport right now.”

Knot 52

Knot Runway Pilot Air Traffic Control 52

Flight Training Central

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

At that point, you proceed on course as directed by air traffic control. If you take off from Runway 27, you intercept and track the PDZ R-030 radial inbound and make a direct entry tracking the PDZ R-078 radial outbound, using non-standard left turns. Both are good exercises to practice in the simulator.

Aeronautical Information Manual 52

Aeronautical Information Manual VOR Approach Air Traffic Control 52

Air Facts

JUNE 12, 2024

After take off, the air traffic controller seemed to know our special purpose when he gave us a non standard heading to fly and canceled our usual immediate climb requirement. A brilliant negotiator for our union, he was the best man to quickly and concisely inform Air Traffic Control of our mission and desires.

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Air Traffic Control Descent Runway Thrust 93

Photographic Logbook

AUGUST 13, 2023

The ODP was a key element of my departure strategy, but I also filed to IPECA, the missed approach fix for the instrument approach to the runway we would use that morning. The direct route from our departure runway (34) to IPECA would also help manage terrain. Low clouds breaking up over Pickens County Airport.

Approach 52

Approach Ceiling Runway Clearance 52

Plane and Pilot

JULY 3, 2024

Setting up for an approach, taxiing at a busy airfield with complicated diagrams, during the actual takeoff and landing, or receiving an updated weather briefing in flight are a few examples of this. Traffic information systems in our panels—or fed to our EFB—help us predict other traffic that may be nearby through awareness of its position.

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Pilot Approach Weather Air Traffic Control 91

NYC Aviation

JUNE 17, 2020

Abeam – Describes the positioning of an aircraft directly across from or over a navigation aid or runway. A continuous broadcast of weather, active runways, and other important information like NOTAMs (see below). The runway release time assigned to an aircraft operating in traffic management programs.

Runway 52

Runway Air Traffic Control Approach Weather 52

Flight Training Central

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

For an instrument pilot, though, there is one key difference between a smaller, non-towered airport and a larger one with an air traffic control tower: obtaining an IFR clearance. After takeoff, talk to Air Traffic Control (ATC) to transition into the en route environment. squawk 4664 – Cessna 12345.”

Clearance 52

Clearance Air Traffic Control Airplanes Transponder 52

Photographic Logbook

JULY 9, 2024

Boston Skyways -- a Boston Logan Tower frequency dedicated to city tour traffic -- will set restrictions for pilots based on which runways are in active use at Logan. The more I learned, the more I understood that a Boston city tour by air is truly a "choose your own adventure" kind of experience within any boundaries set by Skyways.

Clearance 52

Clearance Runway Approach Stability 52

iPad Pilot News

APRIL 22, 2024

Two major improvements Graphical turbulence forecasts and pilot reports (PIREPs) are essential products for preflight planning, but ForeFlight’s novel approach offers two key benefits over traditional turbulence products. There are a lot more reports. ForeFlight version 16.4 More details from ForeFlight.

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Turbulence Weather Airplanes Pilot 81

Pilot Institute

AUGUST 9, 2024

Air Traffic Control (ATC) uses these procedures to delay aircraft. The pilot will fly a specific entry based on the sector from which they approach the holding fix. Your outbound leg is provided on certain types of approach charts. You are looking for the RNAV approach into runway 17R.

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VOR Approach Pilot Crosswind 52

Photographic Logbook

OCTOBER 10, 2023

When both plans were filed, he asked me to stand-by while he verified that the flight plan was properly pushed to Cleveland Center where Rochester Approach would be able to retrieve it. When I contacted Rochester Approach, the controller came back with, "Are you looking for your clearance to College Park?"

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Transponder Approach Clearance General Aviation 52

Universal Weather

APRIL 8, 2024

Note: The sample allocations for runways might undergo changes for the Olympic games. Runway Traffic Periods: Green Period: For regular traffic. Airport fuel tanks hold 15,000 gallons with one fuel truck from Air BP. If you get a slot…keep it! Slots will be in high demand for the period of the Games.

Runway 52

Runway Fixed Base Operator UTC Clearance 52

Professional Pilot

APRIL 10, 2024

It takes years to train an air traffic controller, just like it takes years to train a pilot. King Air 350/300 Contract Pilot RF Wings Cicero NY D efinitely not. Falcon 900/50 Dir of Ops AirStat Manning SC I fly in California, and I must say NorCal Approach is really good and professional. Jason Meister ATP.

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Clearance Pilot Weather Approach 40

Photographic Logbook

APRIL 19, 2024

I expected minimal IMC time and the need for an approach appeared beyond remote. Even though I was likely to be cleared through the outer ring by ATC (air traffic control) while on an instrument flight plan, I filed a route from Sodus to the Williamsport VOR (FQM) that circumvented the TFR entirely. Famous last words.)

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Approach Wind Shear Runway VOR 97

Ask the Pilot

JUNE 28, 2024

More than once… In 2013, a Southwest 737 destined for Branson, Missouri, instead ended up at a small general aviation field nearby, touching down on a runway less than four thousand feet long. Only a few months earlier, a 747 freighter operated by Atlas Air found itself at the wrong airport in Kansas.

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Air Traffic Control Approach Runway Instrument Landing System 62

Pilot's Life Blog

JULY 10, 2024

It also keeps planes organized on the runway, but what is it exactly? Aviation taxiing is when an airplane or other aircraft with wheels rolls off, on, or along the runway at a slow, consistent speed. It’s simply when the plane moves around the runway for other reasons. Learn more from the best flight school in Arizona here.

Runway 52

Runway Clearance Air Traffic Control Pilot 52

Fear of Landing

JULY 26, 2024

On Monday, the 22nd of July, a Lancair Super ES crashed on approach to Wittman Regional Airport (KOSH) flying into the EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. Oshkosh is the aviation event in the US and during the event, KOSH becomes the world’s busiest control tower. Lancair N18BG: Lancair Fisk Approach Control: All right Lancair.

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Approach Runway Knot Air Traffic Control 68

Photographic Logbook

JULY 14, 2024

As WFC President, he humbly suggested that I could legitimately use the callsign "Williamson One" with air traffic control. We overflew the airport at 1,000 feet above the pattern from north to south, then made an arcing, descending turn to the 45° entry for the downwind leg to runway 28. Photo by Alicia. Photo by Alicia.

Runway 52

Runway Weather Airplanes Approach 52