Aerotime

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

These figures are vital for the crew to be able to calculate the actual take-off speed of the airplane in the prevailing weather conditions (as we’ll see later). This data can then also be loaded into the aircraft’s flight management system for aircraft performance calculations. Part two will soon be available on AeroTime.

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Cabin Crew Runway Clearance Knot 269

Fear of Landing

MAY 24, 2024

The pilots enter a four-digit code into the transponder, which might be assigned by air traffic control to identify that particular aircraft or might be a general code showing what type of flight it is. In fact, the descent to 31,000 feet was flown by the flight crew as the start of the planned emergency descent to Bangkok.

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Turbulence UTC Weather Airline 94

Fear of Landing

DECEMBER 6, 2024

A few hours later, the pilot obtained a weather briefing and filed an IFR flight plan before departing Westchester to fly back to Montgomery County. By now, it was dark and the weather in Gaithersburg had deteriorated with fog and low cloud ceilings. Air Traffic Control cleared him to fly directly to BEGKA, a waypoint southwest of him.

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Approach Runway Air Traffic Control Descent 92

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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Approach Air Traffic Control Runway Flight Deck 92

AV Web

MAY 22, 2024

Also, other than mention in reports of “minor” convective activity in the area, not much information is available on weather, including bottoms of the clouds, which could be an important factor. Radar contact was lost some 3,500 feet lower, airspeed and rate of descent not known, but presumably at a significant increase.

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Tail Instrument Meteorological Conditions Knot Groundspeed 105

AV Web

MAY 22, 2024

Also, other than mention in reports of “minor” convective activity in the area, not much information is available on weather, including bottoms of the clouds, which could be an important factor. Radar contact was lost some 3,500 feet lower; airspeed and rate of descent not known, but presumably at a significant increase.

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Tail Instrument Meteorological Conditions Knot Groundspeed 98

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 98

Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Understanding both traditional and GPS-integrated methods gives you more options in various weather conditions. So, you must manage the descent and altitude using the VORs published step-down fixes and minimum descent altitudes (MDAs). Follow published descent altitudes from the approach chart. Minimum descent altitude.

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VOR Approach Descent Final Approach 52

Plane and Pilot

JANUARY 23, 2025

Listening to air traffic control (ATC) chatter was fascinating but challenging with the low-quality, borrowed headset I used. Before heading to the plane, you might have a chance to cover basic principles of flight, and will certainly discuss current weather conditions, safety protocols, and the days flight plan.

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Rudder Descent Pilot Runway 97

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. Shortly after that, the Cheetah starts a gentle descent. Are you talking to air traffic control right now?”

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Pilot Descent Knot Air Traffic Control 52

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. Shortly after that, the Cheetah starts a gentle descent. Are you talking to air traffic control right now?”

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Pilot Descent Knot Air Traffic Control 52

Flight Training Central

MAY 1, 2024

The Recreational certificate allows you to carry a passenger during the day in good weather, and in aircraft with up to four seats and up to a 180 horsepower engine (a Cessna Skyhawk or Piper Cherokee, for example). This is perfect for local flights with family or friends, and will get you into the air quickly. and a normal landing.

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Pilot in Command Pilot Airplanes Air Traffic Control 98

AV Web

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Facing the Medusa We have a kid on our crew who is an absolute rockstar air traffic controller, and I mean that in both a good way and a bad way. He was born to work traffic. It was winter and the weather was complete garbage at the major airport we were feeding. Our sector was FL240 and below.

VFR On Top 59

VFR On Top Clearance Approach Weather 59

Photographic Logbook

APRIL 19, 2024

This year, a promising weather forecast featuring high freezing levels (expected to be 9,000+ feet) led to a decision to fly myself. The day before departure, satisfied that days of consistent weather forecasts reasonably assured a successful flight, I cancelled the rental car reservation. So that was of no help to me.

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Approach Wind Shear Runway VOR 69

Pilot Job Central

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

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. The more complicated systems include: Pneumatic: this includes bleed air systems where air is drawn from engines to power other systems.

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Pilot Airplanes Weather Air Traffic Control 52

Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

This weather phenomenon is called a microburst , one of aviations deadliest threats. In seconds, an aircraft can be forced into an uncontrollable descent, leaving you with barely any time to react. With the development of a thunderstorm, when water droplets or hailstones get suspended within the updraft of warm air. Absolutely!

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Wind Shear Weather Descent Approach 66

Professional Pilot

APRIL 10, 2024

Witness the implementation/maturing of SWIM (System Wide Information Management), active enroute domestic CPDLC, and increasingly full-procedure “climb via” and “descent via” clearances. These steps reduce controller workload and are efficient and predictable for spacing and arrival sequencing. Jim Mignogna Comm-Multi-Inst.

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Clearance Pilot Weather Approach 40

Photographic Logbook

OCTOBER 10, 2023

It was not an inspiring morning to fly out of Sodus, but I knew that the poor weather was localized to the Lake Ontario shore and that Washington DC was forecast to be sunny and significantly warmer. I had an easy out available to me: a descent of 1000 feet would bring me out of the clouds with plenty of altitude to spare above the terrain.

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Transponder Approach Clearance General Aviation 52

Northstar VFR

MARCH 23, 2025

Weather, hazardous conditions, wind, or a congested pattern can also add challenges to the approach making it more likely to be unstable. There are several criteria that must be met for a pilot to descend below Decision Altitude/Decision Height (DA/DH) or Minimum Descent Altitude (MDA) on an instrument approach.

Pilot 52

Pilot Wind Shear Runway Approach 52

Photographic Logbook

JULY 21, 2024

This grand sightseeing adventure never happened in 2023 due to a combination of terrible weather and lousy visibility from Canadian wildfires. I think he was anxious about the air traffic control communications, but he planned to follow me in trail so that he could see how the radio work went.

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Weight-Shift-Control Clearance Approach Airplanes 88

One Mile at a Time

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

During our descent to CPH, there was a sudden and noticeable increase in altitude, and the cabin crew announced that our landing had been aborted. Ive heard of aborted landings due to weather conditions, but this is the first time I have encountered an aborted landing due to another aircraft.

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Airplanes Wind Shear Weather Approach 80

Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 8, 2024

Basics of Radio Communications With Air Traffic Control The guiding principle of ATC communications is understanding. You check the weather, get information Charlie, and then tune up tower frequency. Consider what calls might come up given the route of flight and the types of airspace and weather it might pass through.

Aeronautical Information Manual 66

Aeronautical Information Manual Runway Pilot Air Traffic Control 66

NYC Aviation

JUNE 17, 2020

A continuous broadcast of weather, active runways, and other important information like NOTAMs (see below). AWOS – an acronym for Automated Weather Observation System. It is an airport weather package that provides real-time reporting on airport weather conditions. AOG – Aircraft On Ground.

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Runway Air Traffic Control Approach Weather 52

Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 8, 2024

Basics of Radio Communications With Air Traffic Control The guiding principle of ATC communications is understanding. You check the weather, get information Charlie, and then tune up tower frequency. Consider what calls might come up given the route of flight and the types of airspace and weather it might pass through.

Aeronautical Information Manual 52

Aeronautical Information Manual Runway Pilot Air Traffic Control 52

Photographic Logbook

AUGUST 13, 2023

Kristy overheard one of the local airport bums providing an excellent layman's explanation of weather minimums and missed approaches to help the waiting passengers understand what just happened. The weather was visibly lifting and he assured them that their chartered aircraft would return. Rushford Lake in Western New York.

Approach 52

Approach Ceiling Runway Clearance 52

Aerotime

DECEMBER 30, 2024

The investigations complete findings, when published, could have far-reaching implications for future commercial air operations. aviation pic.twitter.com/jLAAS5xwEH — Air Safety #OTD by Francisco Cunha (@OnDisasters) May 21, 2024 Following this shocking event, several other incidents occurred over the course of the year.

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Turbulence Runway Airline Airlines 130

Aerotime

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

The flight then began its descent into Vilnius and passed to the north of the city on a right-hand downwind approach for its landing on runway 19 at Vilnius Airport. However, it has so far been revealed that air traffic control (ATC) at Vilnius Airport had been in contact with the crew of BCS18D throughout its final approach.

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Final Approach Approach Instrument Landing System Runway 334

One Mile at a Time

MARCH 23, 2025

I often share air traffic control clips of interesting interactions between pilots and air traffic controllers. Its bizarre, because weather conditions were great, with good visibility and light winds. Well, heres one that Im not sure what to make of, because the circumstances are so strange.

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Air Traffic Control Pilot Approach Runway 71

Pilot's Life Blog

JANUARY 5, 2025

The pre-landing check is the first step in ensuring the aircraft is ready for a stable descent. Review current weather conditions, including wind speed, direction, and visibility, as these can significantly impact the approach. Additionally, configure the aircraft for a stable descent.

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Descent Final Approach Approach Runway 52