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 269

Cabin Crew Descent Runway Approach 269

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. The extra precautious were probably unnecessary; Warrior 481 lifted off quickly and climbed skyward with plenty of runway remaining.

Runway 89

Runway Weather Airplanes Approach 89

Photographic Logbook

JANUARY 25, 2025

As Warrior 481 lifted us to a cruise altitude of 7,500 feet, the first hint of the sunrise came in the form of a massive fireball turned vermillion by miles of low haze between us and the horizon. Rolling out on final approach, I was surprised to see another airplane stopped right at the runway threshold.

Runway 68

Runway Airplanes Threshold Approach 68

Photographic Logbook

AUGUST 3, 2024

Unfortunately, the airport was socked-in with highly localized fog and conditions were below minimums for even the most precise instrument approach procedure available. Unless the weather lifted before we arrived, there would be no getting into Port Huron. It was the infamous Zilwaukee Bridge that was built between 1979 and 1988.

Airplanes 86

Airplanes Runway Weather Approach 86

Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

Detecting them is difficult, which makes final approach and landing especially dangerous. Many factors can trigger evaporational cooling, where the cooled air sinks and weakens the updraft. With nothing left to lift it, the core has nowhere else to go but down. This is just as deadly during takeoff.

Wind Shear 66

Wind Shear Weather Descent Approach 66

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.

Descent 52

Descent Final Approach Approach Runway 52