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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Pilot in Command Pilot Approach Airplanes 95

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. Of course, they also double up to act as the PA system for announcements to the passengers.

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Cabin Crew Descent Runway Approach 269

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. The en route instrument approaches, traffic patterns, and terrain are all new. When should we review the approach (IFR) or airport diagram (VFR)?

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Descent Approach Final Approach Turbulence 55

Air Facts

APRIL 14, 2025

1] NASA provides this excellent but unavoidably long definition: At NASA, systems engineering is defined as a methodical, multi-disciplinary approach for the design, realization, technical management, operations, and retirement of a system. An historical antecedent is the concept of the unstable approach.

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Final Approach General Aviation Approach Wind Shear 52

Flight Training Central

MAY 28, 2024

Sitting in the flight deck during the cruise portion of any flight may have a tendency to become monotonous. 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.

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Crosswind Runway Air Traffic Control Clearance 98

Air Facts

MAY 20, 2024

As I walked up the darkened aisle toward the flight deck, I noticed several flight attendants huddled together in the mid-galley talking in hushed tones. Arriving at the flight deck door, I performed the normal cockpit entry procedure but received no response. I couldn’t believe what I was hearing.

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Flight Deck Cockpit Approach Descent 96

Flight Training Central

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Its wisdom has been applied to everything from home life to business dealings and has its place on the flight deck as well. Choose a location that will best ensure your successful outcome ideally, a flat, open field absent obvious approach obstructions. Continue flying the airplane throughout the approach and landing.

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Flight Deck Approach Air Traffic Control Final Approach 100