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

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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
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Alton Bay's "Excellent Water"

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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. Should that guy be so close to the threshold?" Joe asked.

Runway 68
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Adventures in the Mitten | Part 1, Up North to Mackinac

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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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Speak Like an #AvGeek: A Glossary For Enthusiasts

NYC Aviation

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.

Runway 52