Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 22, 2025

Flying under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) can, at times, feel like deciphering a complicated puzzle, especially when you’re staring at an approach chart filled with intricate details. Approach charts, often referred to as approach plates, become your guide when visual cues are scarce. What Is an IFR Approach Chart?

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One Mile at a Time

MARCH 20, 2025

degrees to the right, and a rate of descent of 1,110 feet per minute The plane touched down at a bank angle of 7.5 degrees to the right, and 3g vertical acceleration, and a rate of descent of approximately 1,098 feet per minute. So what caused such a steep descent, and why wasnt a go around performed?

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Flight Training Central

JANUARY 10, 2025

Descent planning is a critical yet often overlooked aspect of managing your flight. And if not planned properly, a poorly executed descent can present challenges and unnecessary risks when transitioning to an approach or the traffic pattern. Finally, you can enable messages to alert you as to when to begin the descent.

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Cranky Flier

APRIL 22, 2025

But then, a few minutes before our descent, the show began. Once we were over the ocean again, almost at final descent, they collected the applications and then said something like, “oh by the way, we’ll have more of those applications at the front when you get off the plane if you’re interested.”

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Simple Flying

MAY 14, 2024

Some airports are known to have a steep approach when landing. This is the path the aircraft follows on approach to landing. It can be for a number of reasons, but mostly because of hills and mountains close to the airport making a gradual descent impossible.

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Aerotime

DECEMBER 20, 2024

We will also examine the next most critical phase of our flight, from descent and deceleration to the approach and landing phases, even touching upon what happens when the aircraft arrives safely at the gate. Mario Hagen / Shutterstock The announcement will also be one of the first items on the pilots before-descent checklist.

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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

APRIL 3, 2025

This permitted the Trident to be guided automatically to an airfield, approach the runway, flare, touchdown, and then roll out from the landing runway without a pilot interfering with the controls. The process of flight can be divided into seven crucial stages – taxi, take-off, climb, cruise, descent, approach, and landing phases.

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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. In the airline world, descent planning and execution receives a lot of attention. Like so much of aviation, there are several ways to skin this descent cat.

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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

APRIL 29, 2024

Operated by one of the carrier’s 19-strong fleet of Boeing 747-8 widebodies as Lufthansa flight LH456, the aircraft made a standard approach to runway 24R at around midday on the day of operation. LH456 Heavy” is then ordered to climb to 2,000 ft before being given further instructions to switch radio frequency to Los Angeles Departures.

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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. And one more thing.

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Pilot Institute

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Pilots must adapt their approach and landing technique during flap failure. The flaps on an aircraft are used for controlled descents with slower airspeed during the approach and landing. Certain Conditions Certain conditions, such as severe icing or busy airspace (request for faster approach), may require a no-flaps landing.

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Flying Magazine

MAY 3, 2024

The NTSB released its final report into the fatal April 2022 accident that occurred when the pilot was on approach to Burley Municipal Airport (KBYI). The standard for airspeed after passing the final approach fix was 120 kias indicated, according to the Flight Maneuvers Description Manual (FMDM).

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One Mile at a Time

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

LATAM business class bed 787 LATAM business class bed 787 I ended up falling asleep with around 5hr50min remaining to Santiago, as we were approaching Panama… LATAM 787 map enroute to Santiago LATAM 787 map enroute to Santiago …and I woke up with around 1hr10min remaining to Santiago, as we were approaching the coast of Chile.

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Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 2, 2024

Key Takeaways Power-off stalls mimic a stall during the flight’s approach and landing phase. On final approach, it can be the difference between recovering and crashing. Initiating a Power-off Stall Now, let’s dive into the stall: Reduce Power Simulate Approach Descent Watch for Stall Warnings 1.

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One Mile at a Time

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Moments later, we started our descent. I enjoyed the views out the window as we approached Cairo little did I know that it might be my last-ever approach to the airport. At this point the crew distributed landing forms for Egypt, plus some candy.

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One Mile at a Time

APRIL 2, 2025

He warned of some turbulence on approach, and of strong winds at Washington Dulles, which were gusting up to 30 knots. About 10 minutes later, the seatbelt sign was turned on, and we started our gradual descent for Washington. While the descent was initially quite smooth, it eventually became rather bumpy.

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Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Are you curious about flying a VOR approach? If you’re aiming to master instrument-rated flying, it’d be valuable to learn about VOR approaches. We’ll cover what a VOR approach is, how to fly it step-by-step, and even whether GPS can replace it in today’s navigation. Ready to make VOR approaches easy?

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One Mile at a Time

APRIL 18, 2025

At around 3:55PM Tokyo time, we started our gradual descent. View approaching Tokyo Haneda Airport At around 4:15PM, the seatbelt sign was turned on, and the crew was asked to prepare the cabin for landing. View approaching Tokyo Haneda Airport We were even on a parallel approach with an ANA 737, making for even better views!

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Plane and Pilot

MARCH 10, 2025

Specifically, Rotaxs approach to putting 160 hp to the prop flange is fundamentally different from Lycomings. Liquid cooling means so-called shock cooling on descent just isnt a thing. And what Rotax doesnt want to buy, it can create in house. The familiar great-gray aero engine uses displacement, all 319.8

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Ask a Flight Instructor

MAY 15, 2024

I anticipate flying an instrument approach in IMC at my destination and would prefer to use the AP to reduce my workload. However, I am proficient and current in hand flying approaches. In this configuration, will I be able to deselect the altitude hold so I have pitch control of the airplane for my descent?

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Fear of Landing

MARCH 21, 2025

Close up of the chart, showing the airport to the left, with Route 1 coming from the top and Route 4 leading to the bottom The FAA’s Helicopter Route Chart shows clearly that a helicopter following Route 4 would cross the approach path for runway 33. An aircraft descending on a 3 slope would pass this point at 300 feet.

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Flying Magazine

MAY 8, 2024

Question: How do you know when to start your descent? At my home airport I plan my descents by using landmarks—be at this altitude over the water tower because that will put me at pattern altitude, etc. Next, determine distance for descent. READ MORE: Should I File an Initial Approach Fix? or if using GPS, refer to that.

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One Mile at a Time

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

An Air France Airbus A350 flying to Tel Aviv yesterday flew most of the way, and then returned to Paris shortly before starting its descent. Israel-bound Air France A350 u-turns on approach This incident happened on Thursday, September 26, 2024, and involves Air France flight AF958 from Paris (CDG) to Tel Aviv (TLV).

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Pilot Institute

APRIL 23, 2025

Landing Gear Operating Speed (VLO) Explained Youre on the final approach. Now its time to extend the landing gear and complete your final approach checklist. Having a structured approach to your descent and landing procedures is another helpful strategy. Lets take a closer look at how this works in the context of VLO.

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One Mile at a Time

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

A few minutes later we began our descent, at which point the seatbelt sign was turned on. I always enjoy the views on approach to my home airport of Miami (its one of the few redeeming qualities of the airport !). American 777 approaching Miami American 777 approaching Miami American 777 approaching Miami We touched down at 3:55PM.

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One Mile at a Time

DECEMBER 22, 2024

We had started our slow descent pretty early, around 9:15PM. There was indeed chop on the approach, as it was a stormy evening in the Tokyo area. Japan Airlines first class map feature A350-900 Japan Airlines first class map feature A350-900 Eventually we initiated our final descent into Tokyo, and we had a firm touchdown at 9:55PM.

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Aerotime

DECEMBER 20, 2024

These gateways to winter wonderlands offer more than just access to top ski resorts; they present a unique blend of breathtaking approaches and technical precision required from pilots. Landing Challenges : Sharp turns and steep descents are necessary due to the surrounding peaks and variable Alpine weather. uphill gradient.

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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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Air Facts

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

If the glide slope failed, the Policy Manual permitted crews to revert to the Localizer Approach minimus. Having flown into O’Hare as Captain on the Convair 880, Boeing 727, and the Boeing 767 many times for over 20 years, I was looking forward to a routine approach. The flight crew reviewed the ILS 14L approach.

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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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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

A United Airlines flight was on descent into Newark Liberty International Airport on Thursday, October 28, when, as it was nearing 2,200 feet above sea level, it encountered a bird strike as it approached runway 22L. The aircraft, a Boeing 737-900ER , was able to continue safely to the runway and arrived three minutes later.

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iPad Pilot News

MARCH 11, 2025

AGL (or when AGL is unknown), the descent rate exceeds 4,000 ft. AGL and the descent rate exceeds 3,000 ft. AGL, the descent rate is between 3000 ft. Runway Final Approach Alert – Alerts when approaching any runway, based on altitude, vertical speed, track, and when within 4 nm of the runway threshold.

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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

DECEMBER 4, 2023

The approach for the soft-field landing is similar to the normal approach. The major difference between the two is that a degree of power is used throughout the level-off and touchdown for the soft-field landing so as to control the descent rate all the way to touch down. VS0 should be used.

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Fear of Landing

DECEMBER 6, 2024

During the final stages of the flight, air traffic control told the pilot to expect the RNAV A approach to Montgomery County. The pilot asked for the RNAV GPS RWY 14 approach, which had lower minimums. His troubles began before he even started the approach. The Mooney continued its approach.

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