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Washington plane crash: critical data rests inside submerged Black Hawk wreckage

Aerotime

NTSB has been provided updated information that shows the air traffic control tower display at DCA is fed by the Potomac TRACON. The TRACON fuses information from multiple radar sensors and ADS-B data, providing the best quality flight track data to air traffic control.

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JAL Boeing 787 wing collides with tail of Delta Boeing 737 in Seattle: video

Aerotime

However, as the right outboard section of the wing on the JAL 787 reaches abeam the rear of the Delta jet, it strikes the rudder of the latter, deflecting the rudder to the left before coming to a sudden stop. The planes were in an area that is not under air traffic control, the FAA added. Aucun bless bord.

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Alaska Airlines Flight 261: Investigating what caused the tragedy

Aerotime

At around 24,000 feet, the crew got the aircraft largely under control. They radioed air traffic control, advising that the situation had become much worse, and again talked to Alaska Airlines maintenance for advice. Because of the roll, the pitch decreased from minus 70 degrees to 29 and then minus 9 degrees.

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The Complete Home Flight Simulator Setup Guide (2025)

Pilot Institute

A joystick is the most straightforward flight controller. It gives you more precise control of the aircraft than a mouse. Many sim pilots also purchase dedicated peripherals to control the rudder and engines. Also, none of the online Air Traffic Control (ATC) networks (like VATSIM ) work with the Xbox.

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NTSB Update Cites New Altitude Information

AV Web

According to the NTSB statement “the air traffic control tower display at DCA is fed by the Potomac TRACON. The TRACON fuses information from multiple radar sensors and ADS-B data, providing the best quality flight track data to air traffic control.

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Top 10 Mistakes Student Pilots Make (And How to Avoid Them)

Inflight Pilot Training

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. Forgetting to apply rudder and aileron corrections simultaneously. Why It Happens: Lack of exposure to proper radio phraseology.

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Flying a Small Plane: Key Insights for Beginners

Pilot's Life Blog

Primary Flight Controls The primary controls of a small plane are the yoke, rudder pedals, and throttle. The yoke, which resembles a steering wheel, is used to control the planes pitch (up and down movement) and roll (side-to-side tilting).

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