Air Traffic Control and Final Approach

Phoenix Airport Close Call Between Delta A330 & United 737

One Mile at a Time

JANUARY 14, 2025

This essentially means it was flying at a 90 degree angle to the runway, so it needed to make a left turn, to get on the runway heading for the final approach. TCAS stands for Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System, and its an aircraft system designed to avoid mid-air collisions.

Air Traffic Control

Air Traffic Control Runway Approach Final Approach

Delta, United Flights In Close Call At KPHX

AV Web

JANUARY 14, 2025

Air traffic control issued corrective instructions to both flight crews. According to the FAA, Both flight crews received onboard alerts that the other aircraft was nearby.

Air Traffic Control

Air Traffic Control Final Approach Approach Runway

The anatomy of a commercial flight – all you ever wanted to know: Part two

Aerotime

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Depending on other traffic ahead, not least at the destination, air traffic controllers (ATC) will clear the flight to descend in stages, to be level at certain waypoints on the arrival route. This may be accompanied by the deployment of spoilers on top of the wing.

Cabin Crew

Cabin Crew Descent Runway Approach

Quiz: Flying The Traffic Pattern

Flight Training Central

MAY 28, 2024

The recommended entry position to an airport traffic pattern is 45° to the base leg just below traffic pattern altitude. a long straight in final approach to the active runway. to enter 45° at the midpoint of the downwind leg at traffic pattern altitude. Air Traffic Controller. Correct!

Crosswind

Crosswind Runway Air Traffic Control Clearance

Unstable approaches

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.

Approach

Approach Descent Visual Meteorological Conditions (VMC) Runway

35 years ago: How a United Airlines crew landed an ‘unflyable’ DC-10

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

Runway Horizontal Stabilizer Airline Airlines

Step-by-Step Guide: How to Land a Piper Seminole Safely

Pilot's Life Blog

JANUARY 5, 2025

Approach speeds typically range from 80 to 90 knots depending on weight and flap settings, while full flaps are often used to provide the necessary lift during landing. The aircrafts landing gear is retractable, which must be extended during the final approach. The final approach is a delicate balance of power, pitch, and speed.

Descent

Descent Final Approach Approach Runway

“Totally a visibility issue.”

Fear of Landing

DECEMBER 6, 2024

During the final stages of the flight, air traffic control told the pilot to expect the RNAV A approach to Montgomery County. The pilot asked for the RNAV GPS RWY 14 approach, which had lower minimums. His troubles began before he even started the approach. Runway 14, a 4,202 foot runway , was in use.

Approach

Approach Runway Air Traffic Control Descent

A Perfect Day to Fly: The Tragic Story of the EAA AirVenture 2023 Midair Collision

Fear of Landing

AUGUST 9, 2024

A standard traffic pattern by [Wikimedia user Begoon]([link] Left-hand patterns are most common because it allows the pilot, in the left seat of the cockpit, to keep the runway in sight. Note here the base leg, which is a common point to join the pattern ready for the turn to final approach and the runway.

Runway

Runway Cockpit Pilot Final Approach

Aviation Tales from the Fringes

Fear of Landing

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Landed Without Incident In this recent Reddit post, an air traffic control operations manager is full of righteous indignation and I can’t say that I blame them. Upon disembarking, they were met by several fire trucks, and the police quickly arrived on the scene. They landed on the highway at 1:30am local time.

Air Traffic Control

Air Traffic Control Pilot Final Approach Cabin Crew

TAA Instrument Approaches: How to Navigate Terminal Arrival Areas

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). A hold-in-lieu-of procedure turn is located at IF/IAF, ULUFA.

Approach

Approach Clearance Air Traffic Control Final Approach

How to Fly a VOR Approach: Made Easy

Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

This approach chart, also called an approach plate, provides all the information you need to fly a VOR approach. Initial Approach Fix (IAF): This is a specific point where the approach procedure starts, allowing you to set up the aircraft with the inbound course for the final approach.

VOR

VOR Approach Descent Final Approach

Common Mistakes Pilots Make at Non-Towered Airports

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.

Pilot

Pilot Runway Air Traffic Control Approach

Keeping One Step Ahead of ATC when flying IFR

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?

Clearance

Clearance Weather Approach Runway

Sweet Dreams

Photographic Logbook

APRIL 19, 2024

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. I intercepted the approach course and after a few moments, reached the final approach fix at JUNIA.

Approach

Approach Wind Shear Runway VOR

The Flying Bear Goes to Beantown | Part 3, Three if by Air

Photographic Logbook

JULY 9, 2024

Carl had assured me that Boston air traffic controllers were fantastic and they lived up to those high expectations perfectly. While flying an extended final approach, a vibration on my wrist caused me to glance at my watch. Thanks for the help today, that was awesome," I responded in gratitude. How was it?"

Clearance

Clearance Runway Approach Stability

Voyage to the Little Island of the Gods

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. Scott had to slum it in the back seat because all of our club aircraft were booked that morning, leaving him no ability to fly himself.

Runway

Runway Weather Airplanes Approach

Into the Flight Restricted Zone | Part 1, Of PINs and Prop Locks

Photographic Logbook

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Normally, when approaching a non-towered airport like Williamson Sodus, air traffic control will instruct the inbound aircraft to "squawk VFR" (i.e., When landing in the SFRA/FRZ, that code must be maintained until the airplane is on the ground. That cannot happen in the FRZ. Welcome to College Park!"

Transponder

Transponder Approach Clearance General Aviation

Seventh Time is the Charm: The Skyline Route

Photographic Logbook

JULY 21, 2024

Manhattan was his white whale and it was finally going to happen for him on July 21. 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. I waited on one of the ramps for Barry's arrival.

Weight-Shift-Control

Weight-Shift-Control Clearance Approach Airplanes

ATC Communications: What to Say, and When

Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 8, 2024

Basics of Radio Communications With Air Traffic Control The guiding principle of ATC communications is understanding. Make those practice calls even more realistic by utilizing live air traffic controllers who can help simulate real interactions. ASA Airplane Flying Handbook can be a great resource.

Aeronautical Information Manual

Aeronautical Information Manual Runway Pilot Air Traffic Control

ATC Communications: What to Say, and When

Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 8, 2024

Basics of Radio Communications With Air Traffic Control The guiding principle of ATC communications is understanding. Make those practice calls even more realistic by utilizing live air traffic controllers who can help simulate real interactions. ASA Airplane Flying Handbook can be a great resource.

Aeronautical Information Manual

Aeronautical Information Manual Runway Pilot Air Traffic Control

Speak Like an #AvGeek: A Glossary For Enthusiasts

NYC Aviation

JUNE 17, 2020

Go Around – An aborted landing by an aircraft that is on final approach. Can be initiated by either the pilots or air traffic control. A weather report predominantly used by pilots, air traffic controllers and meteorologists, to assist in weather planning and operational decisions for a particular airport.

Runway

Runway Air Traffic Control Approach Weather

Update: DHL Boeing 737 accident in Vilnius, Lithuania – what we know so far

Aerotime

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

2024, a Boeing 737-400 freighter operated by Swift Air of Spain on behalf of global logistics giant DHL crashed on final approach into Vilnius Airport (VNO) in Lithuania, the aircraft’s intended destination. On the morning of November 25.

Final Approach

Final Approach Approach Instrument Landing System Runway

Bears in Blue Ridge | Part 1, Easy Pickens

Photographic Logbook

AUGUST 5, 2023

Once in cruise, I prefer to be on an instrument plan for multi-state cross countries because it guarantees coordination with air traffic control and simplifies dealing with any clouds encountered along the way. Level at 8,000 feet, we were treated to a whimsical vista of condensate over New York state.

Weather

Weather Runway Approach Clearance

Adventures in the Mitten | Part 1, Up North to Mackinac

Photographic Logbook

AUGUST 3, 2024

Climbing away from Harry Browne Airport, I contacted Great Lakes Approach for flight following to Mackinac. This inspired a long discussion with Alyssa about the value of flight following and why we use the optional service from air traffic control.

Airplanes

Airplanes Runway Weather Approach

Aviator Connection

Phoenix Airport Close Call Between Delta A330 & United 737

Delta, United Flights In Close Call At KPHX

Trending Sources

The anatomy of a commercial flight – all you ever wanted to know: Part two

Quiz: Flying The Traffic Pattern

Unstable approaches

35 years ago: How a United Airlines crew landed an ‘unflyable’ DC-10

Step-by-Step Guide: How to Land a Piper Seminole Safely

“Totally a visibility issue.”

A Perfect Day to Fly: The Tragic Story of the EAA AirVenture 2023 Midair Collision

Aviation Tales from the Fringes

TAA Instrument Approaches: How to Navigate Terminal Arrival Areas

How to Fly a VOR Approach: Made Easy

Common Mistakes Pilots Make at Non-Towered Airports

Keeping One Step Ahead of ATC when flying IFR

Sweet Dreams

The Flying Bear Goes to Beantown | Part 3, Three if by Air

Voyage to the Little Island of the Gods

Into the Flight Restricted Zone | Part 1, Of PINs and Prop Locks

Seventh Time is the Charm: The Skyline Route

ATC Communications: What to Say, and When

ATC Communications: What to Say, and When

Speak Like an #AvGeek: A Glossary For Enthusiasts

Update: DHL Boeing 737 accident in Vilnius, Lithuania – what we know so far

Bears in Blue Ridge | Part 1, Easy Pickens

Adventures in the Mitten | Part 1, Up North to Mackinac

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