Inflight Pilot Training

MARCH 13, 2025

Poor Radio Communication Skills The Mistake: Many student pilots struggle with radio communication, which can lead to misunderstandings with air traffic control (ATC) and other pilots. Overcontrolling the Aircraft The Mistake: New pilots often overcorrect control inputs, especially during takeoffs, landings, and slow flight.

Pilot 52

Pilot Crosswind Final Approach Cockpit 52

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 268

Cabin Crew Descent Runway Approach 268

Ask Captain Lim

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

The crew was not obligated to accept this runway and could have requested an alternative or allowed more time for a stabilized approach. However, during final approach, we were instructed to switch to Runway 22L, a shorter runway typically used for departures.

Pilot 59

Pilot Runway Air Traffic Control AGL 59

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 97

Approach Runway Air Traffic Control Descent 97

Photographic Logbook

JULY 9, 2024

Instead, new concerns were raised about the structural stability of a building that could twist under certain wind loadings. The window panels were ultimately replaced with improved versions and the structural stability enhanced with the addition of diagonal steel bracing. It was a text message from Carl. How was it?"

Clearance 52

Clearance Runway Approach Stability 52

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 294

Runway Horizontal Stabilizer Airlines Airline 294

Northstar VFR

MARCH 23, 2025

As an aircraft enters the traffic pattern, it begins the process of getting configured to land on the runway. As the plane descends toward the runway on final approach, it may encounter various scenarios where a safe landing cannot be assured. Remember the secret to a good landing is beginning with a good, stabilized approach!

Pilot 52

Pilot Wind Shear Runway Approach 52