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Eyes on the skies: CAE trains Canada’s air traffic controllers of tomorrow  

Aerotime

Without qualified and competent air traffic controllers on the ground, managing the increasingly crowded skies, and keeping aircraft apart, safety could be compromised with a resulting potential for catastrophe and the loss of life, both in the air and on the ground.

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Lufthansa Boeing 747-8 makes heavy landing in Los Angeles: video 

Aerotime

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. LH456 Heavy” is then ordered to climb to 2,000 ft before being given further instructions to switch radio frequency to Los Angeles Departures.

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Wingtip Vortices and Wake Turbulence

Pilot Institute

As the swirling air strikes the ground, the vortex is pushed laterally along the surface. Pilots need to keep this behavior in mind as theyre likely to encounter these vortices while theyre on approach or during departure. Here are some examples of the FAAs guidelines for some airports with parallel approaches.

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What Is Special VFR (SVFR) and How Can You Use It?

Pilot Institute

Special VFR is a clearance issued by Air Traffic Control (ATC) that allows pilots to operate in weather conditions below the standard VFR minimums. In certain cases, they will need to communicate with an approach facility, but they should be able to issue you a special VFR clearance.

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D-Day Squadron and U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Commemorated 75th Anniversary of The Berlin Airlift

Vintage Aviation News

Halverson, became famously known as the “Candy Bomber” because he began the practice of dropping sweets on tiny parachutes fashioned from handkerchiefs to the children in West Berlin as his cargo plane approached touchdown in the besieged city back in 1948. photo via Wikipedia) The 2024 recreation of the “Candy Drop.”

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The Meaning of Airport Runway Lights

Aeroclass Blog

Yet, it is obvious that such a purpose is related to air traffic control. What are approach lights? The first lights for anyone controlling the aircraft to notice when landing are the ones located directly prior to the runway. Image source: [link] What color are airport threshold lights?

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Can You Listen to Music While Flying a Plane? Exploring the Regulations

Pilot's Life Blog

Listening to music can potentially distract pilots from important auditory cues, such as air traffic control communications, cockpit alerts, or environmental sounds. This customized approach ensures that our pilots are not only proficient in standard operating procedures but also adept at handling unforeseen challenges.

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