Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

Well, one important thing youll need to know is RNAV approaches. These approaches use GPS to help you land and offer more flexibility than traditional systems like ILS. In this guide, you’ll learn how RNAV approaches work, the different types available, and tips to make them feel natural and straightforward.

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AV Web

MARCH 19, 2025

The February 25 incident saw Southwest Flight 2504 (SWA2504) on final approach execute a last-minute go-around from just above the surface as the Challenger taxied across Runway 31C directly in its path. The crew further testified that their vision was impaired by the low sun, which at 8:48 CST was just 22.4

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Aerotime

JUNE 7, 2024

Twenty seconds after the Delta 737 began its takeoff roll, an American Airlines B777 bound for London Heathrow Airport (LHR), carrying 149 passengers and crew, crossed the same runway without clearance.

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One Mile at a Time

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

You have two pilots in the flight deck, and before crossing a busy runway, youd think that theyd make sure that they do in fact have clearance to cross, and also make sure that theres not any plane on short final. The Southwest aircraft had been given clearance to land, while the Flexjet aircraft had been told to hold short of the runway.

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Pilot Institute

MARCH 28, 2025

Category also has different meanings in pilot certification, aircraft certification, and instrument approaches. A quick note before we begin: There are three different definitions of category based on the pilot, the aircraft, or an instrument approach. An aircrafts approach category is determined by Vref (which is 1.3

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Air Facts

MAY 10, 2024

Danger lurks in circling approaches Air Facts Journal the circling approach maneuver is designed as a last resort, non-precision approach. The very first question that should pop up into our head during a circling approach is “Why are we circling in the first place”? The n ext one is “What are our other options?”

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Aerotime

JULY 26, 2024

Similar to our previous analysis on predicting hype cycles through Wikipedia edits , this approach reveals how industry developments spark updates and additions to relevant articles. This is due to the need for stringent background checks and security clearances.

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Aerotime

JUNE 10, 2024

[link] pic.twitter.com/O1ccRpJn39 — Flightradar24 (@flightradar24) June 9, 2024 An IndiGo spokesperson told the Times of India that the IndiGo flight from Indore was given a landing clearance by the air traffic control tower.

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AV Web

MARCH 11, 2025

Flight 5342 was on a circling approach to Runway 33 when it collided with the Black Hawk, which was following Route 4. The NTSB briefing, as well as the Preliminary Report, included a graphic (shown above) illustrating that a mere 75 feet of altitude clearance separated Route 4 from the normal descent profile to Runway 33.

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Aerotime

JULY 9, 2024

With clearance given by air traffic controllers, the flight left its assigned altitude of 34,000ft, descending at around 3,000ft per minute according to data obtained from Flightradar24. By 21:10, the plane leveled off at 5,000ft before commencing its approach and final descent into Charles De Gaulle, where it landed safely at 21:21.

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Pilot Institute

JANUARY 24, 2025

Special VFR is a clearance issued by Air Traffic Control (ATC) that allows pilots to operate in weather conditions below the standard VFR minimums. Lets take a look at special VFR clearances in detail so that you can make an informed decision about using them in the future. Student pilots cannot request Special VFR clearances.

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AV Web

APRIL 8, 2025

Types of Runway Incursions An incursion results when a pilot crosses a runway-hold marking, takes off, or lands, without clearance. A vehicle deviation occurs if it crosses a runway-hold marking without ATC clearance. The most common incursion is failing to hold short of an assigned clearance limit, especially a runway hold marking.

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Air Facts

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Consider the following accident report, a representative one picked mostly at random, which recounts how the pilot of an A36 Bonanza got behind the airplane, lost situational awareness, and ultimately crashed on an RNAV approach. These categories apply whether youre flying a Cub on a summer evening or a business jet on an RNAV approach.

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One Mile at a Time

MARCH 21, 2025

The flight was delayed by nearly four hours The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has released the following statement: An air traffic controller at Orlando International Airport canceled the takeoff clearance for Southwest Airlines Flight 3278 around 9:30 a.m. The taxiway runs parallel to the runway.

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Plane and Pilot

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

It’s simply an attitude and the way we approach each and every flight. This kind of methodical approach helps to avoid nasty surprises and large insurance claims. This approach improves the odds. This approach to flying breeds the right kind of confidence. ATC clearance readbacks are one example.

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Flight Training Central

FEBRUARY 22, 2025

You’ll learn about the entire process, starting with filing a flight plan in ForeFlight to retrieving an IFR clearance from ATC, en-route navigation, and how to fly the instrument approach at the destination. Join Spencer Suderman as he does just that, on a flight from Jacksonville to Daytona Beach, FL.

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Aerotime

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

At this point, the pilots will contact ATC for push and start clearance , allowing the plane to be pushed back from its parking position (if applicable, depending on the airport) and to start its engines in sequence. One of the first items on before taxi checklists is to set the take-off flaps well before the aircraft approaches the runway.

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AV Web

OCTOBER 24, 2024

The report noted that the American Airlines flight was preparing for a scheduled flight to Boston, while the King Air was approaching for landing. According to FAA audio recordings, the King Air crew contacted the local controller to report their approach on a 6-mile final for runway 33.

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Plane and Pilot

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

We often hear that the key to a great landing is an equally great approach. And lets face it, the key to that flawless approach is often a well-planned descent. These tools help the pilots deal with this busy section of the flight replete with numerous checklists, changing clearances, and traffic. When to Start Down?

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Universal Weather

APRIL 3, 2025

Customs & Immigration: CIQ clearance is available at the General Aviation Terminal (GAT) from 0800-2100 local time. Outside these hours, clearance is provided at the main terminal. Noise Abatement & Approach Requirements: Special crew briefing required prior to operating.

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Flight Training Central

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

The go-to instrument approach for keeping the mail moving is: Cleared for the visual. So its worth a review of the corner-cases and gotchas hidden in the plain-sight (visual) approach. You must maintain VFR cloud clearances appropriate for the airspace. There is no missed approach procedure for a visual.

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Pilot Institute

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Use the CRAFT acronym to note down departure clearances quickly. You may be asking for a clearance or reporting your position. For example: Pilot: Seattle Approach, Cessna November Four Five One Romeo, Two Zero miles west of Seattle VOR, at 8,000, with Sierra, to land. is talking to Dallas Clearance Delivery.

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Flight Training Central

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

The go-to instrument approach for keeping the mail moving is: Cleared for the visual. So its worth a review of the corner-cases and gotchas hidden in the plain-sight (visual) approach. You must maintain VFR cloud clearances appropriate for the airspace. There is no missed approach procedure for a visual.

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Flight Training Central

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

IFR Alternate Airport Planning While every IFR flight requires you to file an IFR flight plan and receive an ATC clearance, not every flight is flown in IFR conditions. While every IFR flight requires you to file an IFR flight plan and receive an ATC clearance, not every flight is flown in IFR conditions.

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Flight Training Central

MAY 28, 2024

But as the destination traffic pattern approaches, workload increases dramatically. A firm understanding of the proper terminal area procedures is essential for staying safe as you depart or approach the airport. a long straight in final approach to the active runway. Safe obstruction clearance in the approach area.

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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. Call for your IFR clearance, including route, altitude, and transponder code. Here are three ways to get a clearance at a non-towered airport.

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Flight Training Central

OCTOBER 28, 2024

The Terminal Arrival Area (TAA) approach is designed to provide a transition from the IFR enroute segment to the approach environment with little required interaction between the pilot and air traffic control (ATC). But TAA approaches may be modified from the standard size and shape to accommodate operational, or ATC requirements.

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Flight Training Central

DECEMBER 13, 2024

These commonly missed questions often relate to IFR regulations, ATC clearances, meteorology, and complex instrument procedures. An ATC clearance to "CRUISE FOUR THOUSAND FEET" would indicate that the pilot is authorized to: vacate 4,000 feet without notifying ATC. Let’s get to the quiz! stronger and farther north in the winter.

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Simple Flying

APRIL 7, 2025

The A320neo had lined up on the runway, awaiting its takeoff clearance as the United 763ER approached from behind. On March 23rd, a United Airlines Boeing 767-300ER got blown back by the jet blast of a British Airways Airbus A320neo at London Heathrow Airport (LHR).

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One Mile at a Time

MARCH 9, 2025

While I appreciate the huge size of the tray, I found the tray to be positioned rather low in comparison to the seat, as theres not much clearance for most people. I loved the views on approach, as you could really see how freaking cold it was outside. The seatbelt sign was turned on at 12:05PM, 20 minutes before landing.

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Air Facts

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

We’ve included questions that cover everything from clearances to complex arrival procedures, each crafted to test your technical know-how and situational awareness. climb to, but not descend from 4,000 feet, without further ATC clearance. climb to, but not descend from 4,000 feet, without further ATC clearance. Let’s go!

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Flight Training Central

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Its easy to get in a rut practicing approaches around your home drome. Its easy to get in a rut practicing approaches around your home drome. Or, maybe you dont even practice approaches enough to have a same. Maybe today its partial-panel approaches with an ILS or LPV. Rate the approaches and have the loser buy lunch.

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One Mile at a Time

JULY 20, 2024

We can now add yet another near catastrophe to the list, and this might just be the scariest one we’ve seen so far… Southwest 737 MAX has near disaster on approach to Tampa This incident happened on Sunday, July 14, 2024, and involves Southwest Airlines flight WN425 , scheduled to fly from Columbus (CMH) to Tampa (TPA).

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Air Facts

DECEMBER 18, 2024

One of the things I had to learn was getting my IFR clearance at a non-towered airport on my cell phone while flying with a nose mounted turbine engine. We filed IFR and got our clearance in the usual way from ground control at Punta Gorda, then flew eastward to the uncontrolled Sebring, Florida airport. Now fast forward to 2024.

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Pilot Institute

MAY 1, 2024

For new instrument pilots, flying an approach to minimums is a big challenge. Adding an approach briefing to the mix feels like one task too many. Luckily, mastering approach briefings is not as hard as it seems. This article breaks down how to deliver a top-notch approach briefing, every time. Final approach course.

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Flight Training Central

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

This means you need to contact the tower on the appropriate frequency and receive clearance to enter. Read Back Clearances : When you receive instructions or clearances from the tower, read them back to confirm you’ve understood them correctly. Unless you hear this clearance and confirm it with a read back, do not land.

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Pilot Institute

OCTOBER 17, 2024

They are the Visual Approach Slope Indicator and Precision Approach Path Indicator. These systems are designed to help you stay on the correct glide path as you approach the runway. VASI and PAPI each have their own approach. However, not all types of aircraft are meant to take the same approach path. What Is VASI?

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