Airline, Final Approach and Runway

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

Aerotime

JULY 19, 2024

A violent and destructive engine failure on the aircraft, one of United Airlines ’ McDonnell Douglas DC-10s, caused the loss of all standard flight controls through the fracture of all three hydraulic syst ems on the aircraft. Touchdown At 16:00 the airplane touched down on the runway threshold to the left of the centerline.

Runway

Runway Horizontal Stabilizer Airlines Airline

What Are Altimeters & Why Are They Important In Aviation?

Simple Flying

JULY 23, 2024

On a foggy winter morning in February 2009, Turkish Airlines Flight 1951, using a Boeing 737-800, was on a seemingly routine final approach into Amsterdams Schiphol Airport when it suddenly stalled and fell out of the sky about a mile from the runway.

Altimeter

Altimeter Final Approach Runway Approach

FAA Investigation Continues Into Southwest Low Altitude Alert at TPA

AV Web

JULY 21, 2024

The FAA continues to investigate a Southwest Airlines flight that descended to within 150 feet of the surface some four miles from the end of the runway at Tampa International Airport in Florida, according to ADS-b data posted by FlightAware. At that point in the GPS approach, the aircraft should have been at 1,600 feet.

Final Approach

Final Approach Approach Runway Weather

Stabilized Approaches

Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 27, 2024

Back in the early days of jet airliners, pilots long experienced in more forgiving two- and four-engine, piston-powered prop planes found themselves running out of airspeed, altitude, and ideas on the final approach to landing. Several of these unstabilized approaches resulted in major aircraft damage or worse.

Stability

Stability Approach Runway Pilot

A Slow Flight to India – Day 3 –Hurghada-Kuwait

ABEAM

JULY 5, 2024

After the necessary paperwork issues, we took off from runway 34R at Hurghada and got cleared to the right over the Red Sea. MHz with an airliner taking off from there: that was new ! The moment we left the airconditioned hotel, the heat hit us already at full force. I was happy to have been able to make some coffee for myself.

VOR

VOR Density Altitude Approach Final Approach

Flying The Latest Airline in Taiwan, Starlux (Part 2: TPE-SIN Economy Class)

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

At the time of booking, only China Airlines (among the Taiwanese airlines) offered the afternoon flight for the TPE-SIN sector. Is the Economy Class product as competitive with the top tier airlines? This is China Airlines Boeing 747-400 There are more than 100 smaller models on display! Do read on to find out.

Airlines

Airlines Airline Runway Cabin Crew

Airline Change: MYAirlines to Air Asia Flight (Penang to Kuala Lumpur)

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

DECEMBER 20, 2023

It's not everyday you have a new airline and from a hindsight, I should flown with this airline at the start of its operation but whatever it is the end of the airline's operation happened and from the public's point of view, it was shocking. After a while, I gave up, I decided to book with Air Asia instead.

Airlines

Airlines Airline Weather Runway

Keeping One Step Ahead of ATC when flying IFR

Flight Training Central

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

There is a lot more to gain from these NextGen services than just being able to see the location of thunderstorm cells on your iPad in flight, or noting the location of an airliner passing 10 miles in front of you. Now keep an eye out for traffic approaching and descending towards the airport and you’ll be able to see which runway is in use.

Clearance

Clearance Weather Approach Runway

Leaving South America On Board Delta Airlines Boeing 767-400ER

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Welcome to my Delta Airlines 767-400ER Trip report! Introduction At this time of blogging, Delta Airlines offered 2 daily flights to GRU (Sao Paulo), I can chose either to fly to London Heathrow via Atlanta or New York JFK. Premium Select (2-2-2 seating configuration - 20 seats) This is the airline's premium economy class.

Airlines

Airlines Airline Runway Final Approach

Flying on New Year's Day With A New Airline from Frankfurt to Athens!

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

JANUARY 14, 2024

My ride: SX-NEC in the airline's new livery Introduction Flying with Aegean Airlines has been in my mind for a while and when the chance presented itself, I decided to go for it. However I would be flying Economy Class so will I be impressed with the airline? Welcome to my 2024 New Year trip report! Read on to find out.

Airlines

Airlines Airline Weather Runway

Flying On 2023's Last Flight With Singapore Airlines A350 To Frankfurt!

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

JANUARY 4, 2024

Introduction This trip came about when I spotted some good airfares from Singapore Airlines thanks to social media. Since I am there, I decided to spend a few days in Thessaloniki before returning home from Athens, trying out Sky Express and flying Aegean Airlines once again. Does this make EVA Air not my favourite airline anymore?

Airlines

Airlines Airline Runway Weather

Unexpected Flight Change: From Delta Airlines 767-400ER To Virgin Atlantic's A330-900 NEO From Boston To London Heathrow

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Welcome to this unusual trip report featuring Delta Airlines and Virgin Atlantic! Photo: Rainer Bexten) Introduction For those who have been following my flights will know that this was supposed to be my Delta Airlines flight from Boston to London Heathrow. This is the Delta Airlines check-in counter for international flights.

Airlines

Airlines Airline Runway Tarmac

Flying Sky Express Airbus A320NEO From Athens to Thessaloniki!

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

JANUARY 22, 2024

Introduction Only 2 airlines operate this domestic route, Athens to Thessaloniki, they are Sky Express and Aegean Airlines. Curious about this airline? Well, here is my experience with this airline, both on ground and in-flight. Unfortunately this airline does not have mobile app version. Not user-friendly.

Runway

Runway Descent Turbulence Airlines

Flying the Latest Airline In Taiwan, Starlux (Part 1: SIN-TPE Premium Economy)

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

This is my ride, B-58502, the airline's Airbus A350-900. The airline's website/mobile app The airline's website and mobile app are easy to use, user-friendly and the terms and condition are clearly stated so one should not have any issues navigating them. Meanwhile the airline is working hard to operate more flights to the U.S,

Airlines

Airlines Airline Turbulence Weather

Speak Like an #AvGeek: A Glossary For Enthusiasts

NYC Aviation

JUNE 17, 2020

Abeam – Describes the positioning of an aircraft directly across from or over a navigation aid or runway. Alliance – An arrangement between a group of airlines agreeing to cooperate on a substantial level. A continuous broadcast of weather, active runways, and other important information like NOTAMs (see below).

Runway

Runway Air Traffic Control Approach Weather

One of the last in the air on 9/11

Air Facts

MAY 20, 2024

He told me we were initially directed to divert to Portland, then Vancouver, British Columbia after they closed the airspace, but since our airline was not serving Vancouver, we would have no company support when we arrived. They’re probably not getting any information from the airline on our status or where we are.

Flight Deck

Flight Deck Cockpit Approach Descent

Day 4: Entering The States CYVP-CYKL-CYVO-KATW – Along the Blue Spruce Routes to the USA

ABEAM

SEPTEMBER 9, 2023

We took off from runway 25 (via backtrack) southbound IFR to Shefferville via DIRECT. At Shefferville , the weather was really bad in rain and landed via the RNP runway 17… the airport was completely empty ! ATC assigned runway 18 and landed. Climb 16’000ft on runway heading 36, squawk 6230 USA here we come !

Weather

Weather Runway Airplanes Approach

Simulated Austria Is Wild, Wonderful

Flying Magazine

APRIL 26, 2024

Innsbruck is one of the most beautiful and spectacular places on earth with an airport that can support a variety of airline equipment up to a small widebody such as the Boeing 767-300ER. On the downwind to the westerly runway at LOWI, I experienced a lot of up and down drafts, shear, varying winds, and sloppy controls.

Crosswind

Crosswind Weather Knot Aileron

Flying with TAP Air Portugal From Lisbon to London Heathrow

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

MARCH 28, 2024

Currently ANA (Not the airline) Aeroportos de Portugal is responsible for the airport and so far it has expanded the airport by building a second terminal which is used exclusively for low cost carriers. The airline offered lounge access and gave us a chance to upgrade to business class but it was an easy decision to skip them.

Weather

Weather Turbulence Runway Narrow-Body Aircraft

The Flying Bear Goes to Beantown | Part 3, Three if by Air

Photographic Logbook

JULY 9, 2024

Boston Skyways -- a Boston Logan Tower frequency dedicated to city tour traffic -- will set restrictions for pilots based on which runways are in active use at Logan. During pre-flight planning that morning, I noted that a southwest wind had Boston Logan using runways 22R and 22L. Remain at or below 1,500." Tobin Bridge Tobin Bridge.

Clearance

Clearance Runway Approach Stability

Flying with TAP Air Portugal From London Heathrow To Lisbon

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

MARCH 17, 2024

Introduction Once the destination Lisbon was decided, the fun part was deciding which airline to fly. TAP Air Portugal came into my mind immediately as I am intrigued by the airline's history and beautiful livery. The airline's A321neo has 3 different configuration and more on this on my next trip report.

Turbulence

Turbulence Runway Narrow-Body Aircraft Airlines

Flying Home The Golden Falcon Way With Gulf Air ! (Part 1: ATH to BAH A321NEO High Density)

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

This is Gulf Air's A321neo-LR in the airline's retro livery special scheme. A9C-XA) Introduction Looking at my options on which airlines to fly me home from Athens. I could have gone back to Frankfurt and fly back with Singapore Airlines, but that is boring so I decided to fly home from Athens. Welcome on board A9C-XD!

Weather

Weather Runway Cabin Crew Airlines

Flying the Karangoon's (Qantas) Airbus A380 (Part 2: LHR-SIN)

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

APRIL 15, 2024

This is Hainan Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner operating on Changsha to London Heathrow route. Japan Airlines Boeing 777-300ER getting ready for departure to Tokyo Haneda Airport. The airline's Airbus A350-1000 The airline's Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner Qantas Lounge is located near our departure gate, gate 1.

Runway

Runway Airlines Airline Final Approach

My Akasa Air Flying Adventure: Flying the 737 MAX 8 From Mumbai to Bengaluru!

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

AUGUST 7, 2024

Congratulations to the airline! Introduction When this airline first came out into the aviation world, I kept misreading it as Alaska Air, anyone else has this issue? Today (July 2024), the airline has a massive fleet of twenty-three 737 MAX 8 with one 737 MAX-8200 in operation (197-seater, higher capacity aircraft).

Cabin Crew

Cabin Crew Weather Airlines Airline

Flying The Kangaroon's (Qantas) Airbus A380 (Part 1: SIN-LHR)

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

MARCH 10, 2024

Welcome to my latest trip report on my 112th airline! TAP Air Portugal was one of the airlines I wanted to fly so the decision on the airline part was easy. As for the flight to London, this time I decided to go direct and fly the airline that I should have flown long time ago, that is Qantas!

Cabin Crew

Cabin Crew Airlines Airline Runway

Flying Back To Athens On Board Aegean Airlines A320CEO!

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

JANUARY 28, 2024

Welcome to my 2nd flight review on Aegean Airlines! Introduction There are 2 airlines operating on ATH-SKG route and since there is not much of a choice, I decided to fly Aegean Airlines once again, this time flying on the Airbus A320ceo version. The aircraft was on final approach to SKG.

Airlines

Airlines Airline Descent Turbulence

How to Perform a Go-Around (The Right Way)

Pilot Institute

JUNE 26, 2024

A go-around is a maneuver performed to abort or reject a landing on the final approach or once the aircraft has already touched down. These include a runway collision, porpoising, bouncing, or possible overrun. ATC can also ask for a go-around if the landing runway is unsafe or for spacing reasons. What Is a Go-Around?

Wind Shear

Wind Shear Runway Approach Aeronautical Decision-Making

Discovering IndiGo Airbus A321neo Part 1: New Delhi To Mumbai

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

AUGUST 2, 2024

This airline is operating a massive fleet of over 550 aircraft (July 2024) excluding the wet lease aircraft of 2 Turkish Airlines's Boeing 777-300ER and damp lease of 6 Qatar Airways Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft. This is Turkish Airlines Boeing 777-300ER painted in Indigo's livery. Welcome to my trip report on Indigo!

Descent

Descent Runway Cabin Crew Weather

Fate is STILL the hunter

Air Facts

AUGUST 12, 2024

Fate is STILL the hunter Air Facts Journal In 1961, veteran airline captain, Ernest K. This truism was learned one fateful day when I was employed by Skyway Airlines as a 25-year-old Beech 18 captain. Skyway’s Beech 18’s were configured for commuter airline operations with seats in the cabin for nine passengers and a crew of two.

Airplanes

Airplanes Runway Lift Tail

Into the Flight Restricted Zone | Part 1, Of PINs and Prop Locks

Photographic Logbook

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Owing to noise sensitive areas all around College Park Airport, the fact that my approach was almost lined-up with the wind-favored runway (runway 15) and given the lack of traffic in the pattern, I chose to go straight in and flew final approach over the University of Maryland, College Park campus.

Transponder

Transponder Approach Clearance General Aviation

Voyage to the Little Island of the Gods

Photographic Logbook

JULY 14, 2024

Fly Gaggle Airlines! We overflew the airport at 1,000 feet above the pattern from north to south, then made an arcing, descending turn to the 45° entry for the downwind leg to runway 28. The runway is 108 feet above sea level. Final approach, runway 28, Block Island State Airport. Photo by Alicia.

Runway

Runway Weather Airplanes Approach

What NTSB Reports Say About Impossible Turns and Angle of Attack

Air Facts

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

On downwind, ATC had me at 3,000 feet going over the departure end of the crossing runway. Turning final, I was still way, way high. I could see that the spot on the ground in the windshield that was not moving was short of the runway. That phenomenon is best named Failure to Achieve Sustained Flight (FASF).

General Aviation

General Aviation Pilot Approach Runway

How flying can go wrong during pilot Incapacitation in flight

Ask Captain Lim

APRIL 12, 2024

One critical scenario is during low visibility operations, particularly when a plane on auto-land, approaching a decision height close to the runway. Similarly, about a week later, a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 captain was also incapacitated, requiring assistance from another pilot to land the aircraft safely in Las Vegas.

Pilot

Pilot Wind Shear Final Approach Approach

2700 Miles in a Cherokee Six

AeroSavvy

AUGUST 20, 2021

Cherokee Six instrument panel Like my airline job, I fly nearly paperless using an iPad Mini and the ForeFlight app for navigation charts. Although not a problem for airliners, flying at high altitude airports presents challenges for pilots of small piston aircraft. After 50 minutes, we were taxiing to the runway.

Density Altitude

Density Altitude OAT Airplanes Fixed Base Operator

Emirates B777-300 kills 39 flamingos in single bird strike incident in Mumbai

Aerotime

MAY 22, 2024

According to Times of India, the B777-330ER, with registration A6-ENT, was descending to make its final approach on the airport’s runway 27 when it crossed paths with a flock of flamingos flying north to Kutch, a known feeding and breeding ground.

Final Approach

Final Approach Approach Runway Airline

The day I had to make a short field landing in a B757

Air Facts

AUGUST 28, 2024

The day I had to make a short field landing in a B757 Air Facts Journal During the winter of 2012, I was the captain on a United Airlines flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Denver (DEN) flying a Boeing 757. There had been a significant freezing rain event prior to our arrival that left all six runways with a coating of clear ice.

Threshold

Threshold Runway Approach Pilot in Command

Trying Out Air India's Airbus A350-900 Business Class from Bombai to New Delhi!

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

JULY 22, 2024

Introduction What a way to celebrate my first ever Indian domestic flight experience by flying on the airline's brand new Airbus A350-900. Let's say I didn't have the best first impression of this airline and I believe some of you have read about the negative reviews of the airline in almost all aspects of air travel with this airline.

Cabin Crew

Cabin Crew Runway Weather Airlines

Aviator Connection

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

What Are Altimeters & Why Are They Important In Aviation?

Trending Sources

FAA Investigation Continues Into Southwest Low Altitude Alert at TPA

Stabilized Approaches

A Slow Flight to India – Day 3 –Hurghada-Kuwait

Flying The Latest Airline in Taiwan, Starlux (Part 2: TPE-SIN Economy Class)

Airline Change: MYAirlines to Air Asia Flight (Penang to Kuala Lumpur)

Keeping One Step Ahead of ATC when flying IFR

Leaving South America On Board Delta Airlines Boeing 767-400ER

Flying on New Year's Day With A New Airline from Frankfurt to Athens!

Flying On 2023's Last Flight With Singapore Airlines A350 To Frankfurt!

Unexpected Flight Change: From Delta Airlines 767-400ER To Virgin Atlantic's A330-900 NEO From Boston To London Heathrow

Flying Sky Express Airbus A320NEO From Athens to Thessaloniki!

Flying the Latest Airline In Taiwan, Starlux (Part 1: SIN-TPE Premium Economy)

Speak Like an #AvGeek: A Glossary For Enthusiasts

One of the last in the air on 9/11

Day 4: Entering The States CYVP-CYKL-CYVO-KATW – Along the Blue Spruce Routes to the USA

Simulated Austria Is Wild, Wonderful

Flying with TAP Air Portugal From Lisbon to London Heathrow

The Flying Bear Goes to Beantown | Part 3, Three if by Air

Flying with TAP Air Portugal From London Heathrow To Lisbon

Flying Home The Golden Falcon Way With Gulf Air ! (Part 1: ATH to BAH A321NEO High Density)

Flying the Karangoon's (Qantas) Airbus A380 (Part 2: LHR-SIN)

My Akasa Air Flying Adventure: Flying the 737 MAX 8 From Mumbai to Bengaluru!

Flying The Kangaroon's (Qantas) Airbus A380 (Part 1: SIN-LHR)

Flying Back To Athens On Board Aegean Airlines A320CEO!

How to Perform a Go-Around (The Right Way)

Discovering IndiGo Airbus A321neo Part 1: New Delhi To Mumbai

Fate is STILL the hunter

Into the Flight Restricted Zone | Part 1, Of PINs and Prop Locks

Voyage to the Little Island of the Gods

What NTSB Reports Say About Impossible Turns and Angle of Attack

How flying can go wrong during pilot Incapacitation in flight

2700 Miles in a Cherokee Six

Emirates B777-300 kills 39 flamingos in single bird strike incident in Mumbai

The day I had to make a short field landing in a B757

Trying Out Air India's Airbus A350-900 Business Class from Bombai to New Delhi!

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