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Quiz: Flying The Traffic Pattern

Flight Training Central

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.

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

Aerotime

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 301
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A Perfect Day to Fly: The Tragic Story of the EAA AirVenture 2023 Midair Collision

Fear of Landing

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 86
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ATC Communications: What to Say, and When

Plane and Pilot

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.

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ATC Communications: What to Say, and When

Plane and Pilot

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.

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Keeping One Step Ahead of ATC when flying IFR

Flight Training Central

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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Speak Like an #AvGeek: A Glossary For Enthusiasts

NYC Aviation

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 52