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.

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Runway Horizontal Stabilizer Airline Airlines 294

Ask Captain Lim

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

However, during final approach, we were instructed to switch to Runway 22L, a shorter runway typically used for departures. This, combined with concerns about air traffic control staffing and possible communication challenges, may have left both pilots relying on visual separation.

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Pilot Runway Air Traffic Control AGL 59

Air Facts

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Thats especially true for instrument pilots, where Air Traffic Control sounds like they are running the show, the avionics seem to direct the flight along predefined routes, and the autopilot actually flies the airplane. But as obvious as this sounds, its surprisingly hard to do in the real world.

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Pilot in Command Pilot Approach Airplanes 95

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.

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Approach Runway Air Traffic Control Descent 84

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.

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Descent Final Approach Approach Runway 52

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.

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Runway Cockpit Pilot Final Approach 96

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.

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Air Traffic Control Pilot Cabin Crew Final Approach 75

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.

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Approach Clearance Air Traffic Control Final Approach 52

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.

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VOR Approach Descent Final Approach 52

Flight Training Central

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

If unable to raise Air Traffic Control, provide as many details of your location as possible so that help can be provided. When compromises must be made, opt for the wind and obstacle combination that permits additional margin for error on your final approach. D Declare. Declare an emergency.

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Flight Deck Approach Air Traffic Control Final Approach 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

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

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.

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Runway Weather Airplanes Approach 89

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.

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Approach Wind Shear Runway VOR 69

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?"

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Clearance Runway Approach Stability 52

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!"

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Transponder Clearance Approach General Aviation 52

Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

Detecting them is difficult, which makes final approach and landing especially dangerous. If dangerous wind shear is detected, the LLWAS will display the hazard to air traffic controllers (ATCs), who will relay the warning to all pilots at the relevant frequencies.

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Wind Shear Weather Descent Approach 59

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.

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Weight-Shift-Control Clearance Approach Airplanes 88

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.

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Aeronautical Information Manual Pilot Runway Air Traffic Control 70

Photographic Logbook

JANUARY 25, 2025

Rolling out on final approach, I was surprised to see another airplane stopped right at the runway threshold. Usually, Alton Bay volunteers hold departure traffic significantly farther back from the threshold when other aircraft are about to land. It was only half full of parked aircraft. Like our friend that morning.)

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Runway Airplanes Threshold Approach 68

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.

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Aeronautical Information Manual Pilot Runway Air Traffic Control 52

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.

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Runway Air Traffic Control Approach Weather 52

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.

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Final Approach Approach Instrument Landing System Runway 334

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.

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Weather Runway Approach Clearance 52

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.

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Airplanes Runway Weather Approach 86

Cranky Flier

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

It was just before 9pm Eastern Time on January 29 when American Eagle 5342 — a CRJ-700 coming from Wichita, operated by American’s wholly-owned subsidiary PSA — was on final approach into Washington/National airport (DCA). This is a bandage, but it has an immediate impact.

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Air Traffic Control Runway Final Approach Approach 100

Fear of Landing

JANUARY 31, 2025

Flight 5342 was a scheduled domestic passenger flight from Wichita, Kansas on final approach for runway 33 at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). , Air Traffic Control and visual separation are generally more reliable at low altitudes.

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Air Traffic Control Approach UTC Cabin Crew 99

One Mile at a Time

JANUARY 30, 2025

Last night, we saw the first fatal crash of a US airliner since 2009 , as a military helicopter collided with an American Eagle jet that was on final approach to Washington National Airport (DCA). This horrible tragedy claimed 67 lives, and an investigation is being performed into what happened.

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Air Traffic Control Final Approach Approach Jet 124