Air Traffic Control, Final Approach and Runway

Phoenix Airport Close Call Between Delta A330 & United 737

One Mile at a Time

JANUARY 14, 2025

There are runways 7L and 7R (which are parallel, at a heading of 70 degrees), and then theres runway 8 (which is nearly parallel, as its at a heading of 80 degrees). The runway layout at Phoenix Airport The United 737 was coming straight in to land on runway 7R. Meanwhile the Delta A330 was on a base leg for runway 8.

Air Traffic Control

Air Traffic Control Runway Approach Final Approach

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

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 numbers 4 and 22 on the approach ends of the runway indicate that the runway is orientated approximately 004° and 022° true. If the wind is as shown by the landing direction indicator, the pilot should land on Runway 9 and expect a crosswind from the right. Runway 31 directly into the wind. 040° and 220° true.

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

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

Fear of Landing

AUGUST 9, 2024

The FFZ airfield has a 900-foot grass runway (18/36) and a low-altitude traffic pattern, allowing for spectators to watch the demonstrations of the slower aircraft. An airfield traffic pattern, also known as a circuit, is a standard path used by air traffic approaching the runway.

Runway

Runway Cockpit Pilot Final Approach

“Totally a visibility issue.”

Fear of Landing

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Runway 14, a 4,202 foot runway , was in use. 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. miles from the runway (8.3

Approach

Approach Runway Air Traffic Control Descent

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

Pilot's Life Blog

JANUARY 5, 2025

Learning how to land a Piper Seminole means becoming comfortable with these avionics, which help guide the aircraft through the landing procedure, ensuring optimal approach speeds and alignment with the runway. The aircrafts landing gear is retractable, which must be extended during the final approach.

Descent

Descent Final Approach Approach Runway

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. Wind direction.

Pilot

Pilot Runway Air Traffic Control Approach

How to Fly a VOR Approach: Made Easy

Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

A VHF Omnidirectional Range (VOR) approach might seem challenging at first, but like anything, practice makes perfect. This type of approach is a non-precision instrument procedure that uses ground-based radio signals to guide you safely to a waypoint or the runway, even when visibility is poor.

VOR

VOR Approach Descent Final Approach

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). Some areas of the Basic T may be eliminated, while other areas are expanded.

Approach

Approach Clearance Air Traffic Control Final 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

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. We overflew the airport at 1,000 feet above the pattern from north to south, then made an arcing, descending turn to the 45° entry for the downwind leg to runway 28. Photo by Alicia. Photo by Alicia.

Runway

Runway Weather Airplanes Approach

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

Photographic Logbook

JULY 9, 2024

Boston Skyways -- a Boston Logan Tower frequency dedicated to city tour traffic -- will set restrictions for pilots based on which runways are in active use at Logan. The more I learned, the more I understood that a Boston city tour by air is truly a "choose your own adventure" kind of experience within any boundaries set by Skyways.

Clearance

Clearance Runway Approach Stability

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., As I taxied off the runway, Moe greeted me on Unicom and directed me to a parking spot. 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. Barry about to take runway 22 for departure from Orange County in the Widgeon.

Weight-Shift-Control

Weight-Shift-Control Clearance Approach Airplanes

ATC Communications: What to Say, and When

Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 8, 2024

It seemed to continue this way until we finally rolled onto the runway and got to the good part. Controllers spoke quickly and used unfamiliar words and phrases. Basics of Radio Communications With Air Traffic Control The guiding principle of ATC communications is understanding.

Aeronautical Information Manual

Aeronautical Information Manual Runway Pilot Air Traffic Control

ATC Communications: What to Say, and When

Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 8, 2024

It seemed to continue this way until we finally rolled onto the runway and got to the good part. Controllers spoke quickly and used unfamiliar words and phrases. Basics of Radio Communications With Air Traffic Control The guiding principle of ATC communications is understanding.

Aeronautical Information Manual

Aeronautical Information Manual Runway Pilot Air Traffic Control

Speak Like an #AvGeek: A Glossary For Enthusiasts

NYC Aviation

JUNE 17, 2020

Abeam – Describes the positioning of an aircraft directly across from or over a navigation aid or runway. A continuous broadcast of weather, active runways, and other important information like NOTAMs (see below). The runway release time assigned to an aircraft operating in traffic management programs.

Runway

Runway Air Traffic Control Approach Weather

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. We landed in calm air, rolled to the end of the runway, and parked at the fuel pump.

Weather

Weather Runway Approach Clearance

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. The was 32 minutes ahead of its scheduled departure time of 03:40.

Final Approach

Final Approach Approach Instrument Landing System Runway

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. Mackinac Island photographed while over Round Island.

Airplanes

Airplanes Runway Weather Approach

Aviator Connection

Phoenix Airport Close Call Between Delta A330 & United 737

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Delta, United Flights In Close Call At KPHX

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

Quiz: Flying The Traffic Pattern

Unstable approaches

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

“Totally a visibility issue.”

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

Common Mistakes Pilots Make at Non-Towered Airports

How to Fly a VOR Approach: Made Easy

TAA Instrument Approaches: How to Navigate Terminal Arrival Areas

Keeping One Step Ahead of ATC when flying IFR

Sweet Dreams

Voyage to the Little Island of the Gods

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

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

Bears in Blue Ridge | Part 1, Easy Pickens

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

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

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