AOPA

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

The use of aircraft tracking data to create virtual tollbooths on airport runways was never the intent of aircraft awareness technology required on airplanes to enhance safety for pilots and assist air traffic controllers.

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Air Traffic Control Runway Airplanes Pilot 98

One Mile at a Time

JUNE 21, 2024

This incident is especially strange, since conditions were good, so one has to wonder what exactly was going on with the pilots. Southwest 737 pilots confused in Oklahoma City? The aircraft was cleared for a visual approach on runway 17R. Southwest pilot: “Yeah, we’re going around, Southwest 4069.”

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Air Traffic Control Runway Approach Pilot 121

One Mile at a Time

JULY 20, 2024

Around 2hr50min after departure, the plane was on approach to runway 10 at Tampa Airport. As the plane was coming in over Tampa Bay, while around four miles from the runway, it descended as low as 150 feet, according to ADS-B data. Worst of all, the pilots didn’t even seem to realize what was going on.

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Air Traffic Control Altimeter Approach Runway 141

One Mile at a Time

JULY 29, 2024

So the pilot of the first Delta jet advised air traffic control they’d need a minute to crunch the numbers on takeoff performance: Delta 1304 pilot: “Right now, for Delta 1304, we got four knots too much on the tailwind. Air traffic controller: “Delta 2046, that’s fine… and you have access now?”

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Air Traffic Control Clearance Runway Jet 117

Aeroclass Blog

APRIL 24, 2024

Nowadays, it is impossible to imagine a modern airport without one of its most notable attributes: the runway lights. Yet, it is obvious that such a purpose is related to air traffic control. As well as that the runway lights are an indispensable help for anyone in charge of an aircraft in low visibility conditions.

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Runway Threshold Approach Air Traffic Control 52

AV Web

JULY 13, 2024

Audio from air traffic control reveals the American Eagle flight was cleared to land on the same runway the Endeavor Air jet was taking off. The American pilots questioned the clearance before air traffic control can be heard telling the American Eagle flight to abort the landing and “go around.”

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Air Traffic Control Jet Clearance Runway 98

Northstar VFR

MAY 9, 2024

Radio communication is a very intimidating skill for many new pilots. It was for me, especially when I had to fly to a towered field and talk to Air Traffic Control (ATC). We had to quickly learn the cadence of communicating with Clearance Delivery, Ground, Tower, Approach and Departure controllers.

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Pilot Air Traffic Control Aeronautical Information Manual Clearance 76

Aerotime

MAY 20, 2024

The aircraft, registered as N663UA, departed from Zurich Airport’s runway 16 at 10:08 local time. EQRoy / Shutterstock According to local media reports, the cabin crew had earlier reported the issue to the pilots flying UA12, but despite further efforts, they had been unable to release the laptop from beneath the seat.

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Air Traffic Control Cabin Crew Runway Cargo 260

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. Pilot in command.

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Crosswind Runway Air Traffic Control Approach 98

Aerotime

JULY 19, 2024

The take-off and the en-route climb to the planned cruising altitude of 37,000ft (11,280m) was uneventful, with the first officer as the flying pilot. Decision to divert Four minutes later, at 15:20, the crew called air traffic controllers in Minneapolis and requested a diversion to their nearest available airport.

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Runway Horizontal Stabilizer Airlines Airline 297

One Mile at a Time

MAY 29, 2024

The aircraft was cleared to depart runway 35L at Congonhas Airport. This runway is 6,173 feet (or 1,883 meters) long. For whatever reason, during its takeoff roll, the jet took up the entire length of the runway, and only rotated meters before the end of the runway. Did the pilots have the correct flap setting?

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Runway Air Traffic Control Weather Jet 112

Flying Magazine

MAY 10, 2024

According to the Senate, the reauthorization bill “sets national priorities to strengthen aviation safety standards, grow air traffic controller [and] safety inspector workforce, implement safety technology on runways [and] in cockpits” among other initiatives.

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Air Traffic Control Cockpit Runway Pilot 99

Flying Magazine

APRIL 26, 2024

It is not uncommon for air traffic control to pose this question to pilots on IFR flight plans approaching certain airports when the weather is VFR. In daylight, when the visibility is good, the winds calm, and the pilot familiar with the airport—and the approach is a straight in—the visual is no big deal.

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Approach Air Traffic Control Runway Flight Deck 92

AV Web

JULY 5, 2024

The pilots were on approach to pick up another group of skydivers with SIC Crooks flying. Crooks initiated a go-around, but before establishing a climb, the right main landing gear struck the runway surface and then detached. The pilots then declared an emergency and requested to divert to a larger airport.

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Air Traffic Control Airplanes Approach Cockpit 116

Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 23, 2024

Fifteen hundred feet past the end of the runway, a pilot was trapped in the cockpit of an Extra NG. The tower frequency had been near silent, with only the occasional pilot checking in, curtly told, “Airport is closed, emergency in progress.” They were inverted in a Florida marsh, and the brackish water was rising. Long pause.

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Knot Runway Pilot Air Traffic Control 86

Air Facts

AUGUST 30, 2024

Soaring Over the Rainbow Nation: A Journey as a South African Pilot Air Facts Journal I’m excited to share a bit about my journey as a pilot in the breathtakingly beautiful and diverse skies of South Africa. South Africa is filled with incredible sights, unique challenges, and a vibrant pilot community.

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Pilot Weather Air Traffic Control Turbulence 59

Aerotime

AUGUST 28, 2024

For example, large amounts of steel and aluminum are needed in the construction of trains, cars or airplanes, concrete and steel in the construction of roads, bridges, tunnels, runways. Traffic lights, traffic signs, etc. Air traffic control incl. facilities (radar, radio beacon, etc.)

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Air Traffic Control Approach Runway Airplanes 254

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.

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Runway Cockpit Pilot Final Approach 86

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. If there was one thing that shook my nerves every time as a beginning pilot, it was talking to ATC. Controllers spoke quickly and used unfamiliar words and phrases. Enter left downwind Runway 18, report midfield.”

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Aeronautical Information Manual Runway Pilot Air Traffic Control 64

Jetwhine

JULY 1, 2024

Decades ago, when I learned to fly, it was well-known that a commercial co-pilot/first officer was allowed to occupy the right seat of a transport airplane only if they’d proven themselves subservient enough to understand that the guy in the left seat was perfectly capable of handling the airplane all by himself.

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Flight Plan Knot Runway Cockpit 105

One Mile at a Time

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

BREAKING : Two Delta Airlines planes collide on runway at Georgia airport. the wing of an Airbus A350 taxiing out as DL295 from Atlanta to Tokyo-Haneda made contact with the tail of an Endeavor Air CRJ-900, DL5526 to LaFayette, Louisiana, on an adjacent taxiway, resulting in damage to the tail of the regional jet and the wing of the A350.

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Tail Jet Air Traffic Control Clearance 114

AV Web

MAY 10, 2024

According to the Senate, the reauthorization bill “sets national priorities to strengthen aviation safety standards, grow air traffic controller & safety inspector workforce, implement safety technology on runways & in cockpits” among other initiatives.

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Air Traffic Control Cockpit Runway Pilot 52

AV Web

MAY 10, 2024

According to the Senate, the reauthorization bill “sets national priorities to strengthen aviation safety standards, grow air traffic controller & safety inspector workforce, implement safety technology on runways & in cockpits” among other initiatives.

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Air Traffic Control Cockpit Runway Pilot 52

Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 23, 2024

Fifteen hundred feet past the end of the runway, a pilot was trapped in the cockpit of an Extra NG. The tower frequency had been near silent, with only the occasional pilot checking in, curtly told, “Airport is closed, emergency in progress.” They were inverted in a Florida marsh, and the brackish water was rising. Long pause.

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Knot Runway Pilot Air Traffic Control 52

Flying Magazine

MAY 10, 2024

With a better understanding of the structure of the test, the material the exam covers, and some sample questions, you’ll be well on your way to becoming a commercial drone pilot. Courses like those offered by Altitude University , The Pilot Institute and ASA , for instance, include several graded practice exams and quizzes.

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Weight-Shift-Control Air Traffic Control Aeronautical Decision-Making Density Altitude 114

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. If there was one thing that shook my nerves every time as a beginning pilot, it was talking to ATC. Controllers spoke quickly and used unfamiliar words and phrases. Enter left downwind Runway 18, report midfield.”

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Aeronautical Information Manual Runway Pilot Air Traffic Control 52

Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 2, 2024

It was watched by several people, pilots, and other personnel at the firefighting airbase. Another described the first takeoff attempt by saying the Cessna was “bogging down the runway,” the nose coming up and then back down. The pilot “locked up the brakes and the airplane skidded sideways,” almost going off the end of the runway.

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Runway Airplanes Density Altitude Pilot 52

Fear of Landing

AUGUST 2, 2024

The CCTV surveillance footage captured the aircraft attempting to take off from runway 35L. The nose is high in the air with the Boeing’s tail scraping along the runway as a grey plume of smoke forms. com They then made an emergency landing at Milan on runway 35R. Screenshot courtesy of Flightradar24.com

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Tail Lift Runway V Speed 84

Flightworx

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

This process involves detailing your intended route, altitude, and timing, providing crucial information for air traffic control and emergency services. Flightworx draws on years of experience to clear the runway for your smooth journey, no matter the destination. Don’t leave access to chance.

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Runway Jet Fixed Base Operator Flight Plan 52

Flightworx

MAY 21, 2024

From runway maintenance to potential wildlife hazards, here are some of the most important processes and procedures that underpin airport safety. Runway and Taxiway Maintenance Maintaining runways and taxiways is crucial for ensuring the safety and efficiency of airport operations.

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Air Traffic Control Runway Weather Cargo 52

Plane and Pilot

JULY 3, 2024

They include key points, such as avoiding distractions, trying to predict risks ahead, not assuming others will do what you would in a particular situation, being aware of other vehicles, signaling, and being careful at intersections just in case the other drivers fail to stop for signs or traffic lights.

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Pilot Approach Weather Air Traffic Control 93

Air Facts

JUNE 12, 2024

After take off, the air traffic controller seemed to know our special purpose when he gave us a non standard heading to fly and canceled our usual immediate climb requirement. It was then I saw the perfection in having First Officer, Don Hackman, as my co-pilot. Our flight number was 346, Joe ‘s employee number.

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Air Traffic Control Descent Runway Thrust 93

iPad Pilot News

APRIL 22, 2024

ForeFlight introduces crowdsourced turbulence reports iPad Pilot News Sentry and Sentry Plus models include an AHRS that can be used to record turbulence. Electronic flight bag apps like ForeFlight, when paired with portable weather receivers like Sentry , make it much easier for pilots to avoid in-flight weather hazards. Version 16.4

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Turbulence Weather Airplanes Pilot 81

Flight Training Central

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

For an instrument pilot, though, there is one key difference between a smaller, non-towered airport and a larger one with an air traffic control tower: obtaining an IFR clearance. After takeoff, talk to Air Traffic Control (ATC) to transition into the en route environment.

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Clearance Air Traffic Control Airplanes Transponder 52

Flight Training Central

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The two most useful benefits have been ADS-B datalink weather and a real-time traffic display in the cockpit, delivered by the network of ADS-B ground stations in the U.S. Call the controller or a flight service specialist. Until recently we had no other choice but to rely on ATC and Flight Service as the primary source of information.

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Clearance Weather Approach Runway 52

Aeroclass Blog

MAY 21, 2024

To the uninitiated, aviation and airport operations might look strange and confusing with many different signs, airport runways, designations, and markings. Runway markings and runway numbers are one of them. Airport runway designations are numbers based on the magnetic azimuth (compass bearing) in which a runway is oriented.

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Runway Air Traffic Control Flight Deck Drag 93

One Mile at a Time

AUGUST 27, 2024

As an aviation geek, I love listening to air traffic control audio, and always enjoy the VASAviation YouTube channel, which does a great job covering noteworthy air traffic control interactions. Pilot: “Okay, cross runway 13R on echo, and follow the heavy on charlie, Aeromexico 401.”

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Air Traffic Control Pilot Clearance Runway 122