One Mile at a Time

JANUARY 6, 2025

As an aviation geek,I love listening to air traffic control audio, and always enjoy the VASAviation YouTube channel, which does a great job coveringnoteworthy air traffic control interactions. Air traffic controller: Because I gave you STRAT at 3,000. Air traffic controller: Its okay.

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Air Traffic Control Pilot Approach Clearance 105

One Mile at a Time

AUGUST 27, 2024

As an aviation geek, I love listening to air traffic control audio, and always enjoy the VASAviation YouTube channel, which does a great job covering noteworthy air traffic control interactions. Sure, it’s the middle of the night, but the airport also has a fair amount of traffic over those hours.

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Air Traffic Control Pilot Clearance Runway 122

One Mile at a Time

JULY 20, 2024

Instead, they only increased altitude again after an air traffic controller warned them about a low altitude alert. ATC: “Southwest 425, roger, cancel approach clearance, go around runway 10. First and foremost, the air traffic controller here deserves massive kudos. Tampa’s altimeter is 30.14.”

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Air Traffic Control Altimeter Runway Approach 141

AV Web

DECEMBER 25, 2024

In a preliminary report released Wednesday, the Japan Transport Safety Board (JTSB) identified crew confusion as the primary cause of the incident, noting that the JCG crew mistakenly believed they had clearance to enter the runway before being struck by Japan Airlines jetliner at Tokyos Haneda Airport.

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Air Traffic Control Runway Clearance Jet 83

AV Web

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Both aircraft had been cleared by controllers and the Alaska crew made the decision to hit the brakes, flattening at least two main gear tires. The Alaska aircraft, on its way to Seattle, had received clearance for takeoff from Air Traffic Control,” Alaska Airlines said in a statement.

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Runway Air Traffic Control Clearance Knot 104

One Mile at a Time

JULY 29, 2024

So the pilot of the first Delta jet advised air traffic control they’d need a minute to crunch the numbers on takeoff performance: Delta 1304 pilot: “Right now, for Delta 1304, we got four knots too much on the tailwind. Air traffic controller: “Delta 2046, that’s fine… and you have access now?”

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Air Traffic Control Clearance Runway Jet 116

Flight Training Central

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Air Traffic Control is there to help, but they aren’t perfect. Even in the beginning days of learning to fly, your instructor will teach you the importance of reading a clearance back to the controller instead of saying “Roger”. Once you read back your clearance, you are held to it. report left base).

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Clearance Air Traffic Control Pilot Flight Plan 52

Aviation Services

MARCH 11, 2024

Landing clearance is the official permission granted by air traffic control (ATC) for an aircraft to land at a specific airport. The post A Comprehensive Look at Landing Clearance appeared first on AN Aviation Services Co.

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Clearance Air Traffic Control 40

One Mile at a Time

OCTOBER 18, 2024

This isn’t good… air traffic controllers cleared two Southwest jets to use the same runway at the same time. VASAviation has an excellent video with both the air traffic control audio and a depiction of where the jets were located during the incident. San Diego Ground: “Southwest 785, hold position.”

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Runway Clearance Air Traffic Control Jet 97

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. Call for your IFR clearance, including route, altitude, and transponder code. Call on the phone In ancient times (i.e.,

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Clearance Air Traffic Control Airplanes Transponder 52

Aerotime

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

At this point, the pilots will contact ATC for push and start clearance , allowing the plane to be pushed back from its parking position (if applicable, depending on the airport) and to start its engines in sequence.

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Cabin Crew Runway Clearance Knot 267

AV Web

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

The FAA announced the partnership on Wednesday noting that the Daytona Beach, Florida University joins Tulsa Community College and the University of Oklahoma as the first schools to participate in the initiative, which aims to provide a more direct and efficient pathway for the next generation of air traffic controllers.

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Air Traffic Control Clearance 98

Flight Training Central

MAY 28, 2024

Safe obstruction clearance in the approach area. Who has final authority to accept or decline any land and hold short (LAHSO) clearance? Air Traffic Controller. The segmented circle indicates that a landing on Runway 26 will be with a left-quartering headwind. right-quartering headwind. right-quartering tailwind.

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Crosswind Runway Air Traffic Control Clearance 98

AOPA

APRIL 3, 2024

The FAA formed a Mental Health and Aviation Medical Clearances Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ARC) in December to address barriers that prevent pilots and air traffic controllers from disclosing and seeking care for mental health issues.

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Air Traffic Control Clearance Pilot 52

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

One Mile at a Time

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

The planes were under their own power (they weren’t being towed), and obviously Atlanta Airport ground controllers would have been giving the planes instructions. So was this a case of the air traffic controller giving incorrect instructions? Is there another explanation?

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Tail Jet Air Traffic Control Clearance 111

Flight Training Central

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

SIDs are air traffic control procedures created to provide obstruction clearance and a transition from the terminal area to the en route structure. This helps reduce both pilot and controller workload and enhance safety. While relatively short, the flight will traverse challenging moutainous terrain.

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Air Traffic Control Pilot Clearance 52

Flying Magazine

MAY 15, 2024

Other important measures included agreeing to hire and train up to 3,000 new air traffic controllers; increasing the length of cockpit voice recordings to 25 hours (from two hours); and extending the time frame for airline passengers to redeem travel credits to at least five years.

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Air Traffic Control General Aviation Clearance Cockpit 85

Plane and Pilot

JANUARY 5, 2025

They were descending from cruise altitude to 8,000 feet with a clearance to fly direct to navigation fix TAMMI. Air traffic control, responding to the pilots odd transmission, simplified the clearance, issuing just a heading and an altitude. N13GZ verify going direct TAMMI? There was a pause on frequency.

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Clearance Pilot Cockpit Descent 73

Airspeed Junkie

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

By replacing letters with distinct words like ‘Alpha’ for ‘A’ and ‘Bravo’ for ‘B,’ it ensures clear communication between pilots and air traffic controllers. This clarity is vital not only for pilots and air traffic controllers but also for ground staff, who rely on accurate communication to perform their duties safely.

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Air Traffic Control Pilot Tail Cockpit 52

Professional Pilot

AUGUST 8, 2024

Air traffic control instructions often lead to unstable approaches. Complying with ATC Unwavering willingness to comply with air traffic control instructions comes in as the fifth deadly sin. A controller who withholds or issues a late descent clearance is also to blame.

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Approach Descent Visual Meteorological Conditions (VMC) Runway 105

Pilot Institute

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Talking to air traffic control (ATC) while flying IFR is challenging in the beginning, but with time and practice, you can master it! Use the CRAFT acronym to note down departure clearances quickly. You cant rely on visual cues to avoid other traffic – or even navigate accurately. Why Why are you calling?

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Approach Clearance 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. How is the weather developing?

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Clearance Weather Approach Runway 52

Ask Captain Lim

AUGUST 18, 2024

The cause was a miscommunication between the crew and air traffic control. The plane had been cleared to descend to 2,400 feet, but the crew mistakenly interpreted this as clearance to 400 feet. These examples demonstrate the value of air crash investigations.

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Air Traffic Control Weather Clearance Cockpit 59

Pilot Institute

DECEMBER 6, 2024

CRAFT is a simple way pilots remember their IFR clearance. It helps break down the instructions from air traffic control into clear, easy-to-follow steps. Key Takeaways Use the acronym CRAFT as a helpful guide to break down your IFR clearance. Heres a better way to keep track of your clearances.

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Clearance Pilot Transponder Flight Plan 52

Pilot's Life Blog

JULY 10, 2024

Among these tech tools are Air Traffic Controllers who provide ATC clearance as the pilot approaches the landing area. A runway holding position may have solid double lines that indicate the plane must hold short, meaning it cannot move into the runway after aircraft taxiing unless it has received ATC clearance.

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Runway Clearance Air Traffic Control Pilot 52

Universal Weather

MAY 9, 2023

Our guide covers everything from Prior Permission Required (PPR) procedures and landing permits to flight planning, customs clearance, and cultural considerations, as well as the unique challenges of operating at regional airports, managing potential fuel shortages, and preparing for peak seasons in popular locations.

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Clearance Flight Plan Air Traffic Control Fixed Base Operator 52

Pilot Institute

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Before entering Class C airspace, pilots must receive clearance from Air Traffic Control (ATC). Before flying into Class C airspace, a pilot must obtain a clearance from ATC. The controller has to mention the Aircraft Callsign, followed by standby or approval to enter the airspace.

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Clearance Transponder Knot Indicated Airspeed 52

Flight Training Central

OCTOBER 28, 2024

The Terminal Arrival Area (TAA) approach is designed to provide a transition from the IFR enroute segment to the approach environment with little required interaction between the pilot and air traffic control (ATC).

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Approach Clearance Air Traffic Control Final Approach 52

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. In the case of tech stops, arrival cards are not needed, and CIQ clearance is not required so long as crew/passengers do not embark/disembark.

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Clearance Flight Plan Air Traffic Control Weather 52

Pilot Institute

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Flying at non-towered airports can feel like stepping into a space where youre both the pilot and air traffic controller. youll need to master the basics of situational awareness, traffic patterns, and CTAF communication can make non-towered operations not only manageable but smooth and predictable.

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Pilot Runway Air Traffic Control Approach 52

Fear of Landing

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

The controller anticipated a late landing clearance due to this aircraft in front. At night the relationship between airliner and air traffic control changes because less can be seen in the dark, rather like low cloud or fog, but not as serious.

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Runway Air Traffic Control Approach Weather 89

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. No ATC clearance is required for VFR flights below 10,000 feet.

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Airspace Classes AGL VOR Weather 52

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.

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Pilot Air Traffic Control Cargo Weather 52

Universal Weather

JANUARY 16, 2024

Priority clearance may be possible to arrange, at CIQ’s discretion, to allow you to clear at a separate counter in the main clearance hall. At Mykonos (LGMK) and Corfu (LGKR) only, there is a small separate lounge appointed to GA/BA traffic only. For departure to non-EU destinations, CIQ clearance is necessary.

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Clearance Flight Plan General Aviation Visual Flight Rules 52

Plane and Pilot

JULY 3, 2024

But too few pilots leverage air traffic control when outside of these requirement areas, though its services are broadly available. The good news was that the aircraft landed without incident, and we were only hanging out for a few extra minutes.

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Pilot Weather Approach Air Traffic Control 71

Flight Training Central

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

At that point, you proceed on course as directed by air traffic control. The tricky part is that you are expected to proceed on course after reaching 5,000′ MSL, so technically, this is sort of your “expect further clearance” information.

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Aeronautical Information Manual VOR Approach Air Traffic Control 52