Plane and Pilot

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

It was go-home day and launching with our back to the storm seemed appropriate as we headed to Detroit, where we were scheduled to step onto another jet and catch a ride home to finish our trip. We were tasked with ferrying an empty jet to LaGuardia Airport (KLGA), then we’d catch a ride home in the back of a different jet.

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Runway Approach Knot Jet 66

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. Getting a couple of hundred thousand pounds of swept-wing jet down to sea level from 40,000 feet takes a bit of forethought and no shortage of technology.

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Descent Approach Final Approach Turbulence 54

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. Jet (and turboprop) turbine engines work more efficiently, and burn less fuel, at higher altitudes where the air is less dense.

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Cabin Crew Descent Runway Approach 269

Fear of Landing

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

The following is CCTV video of the crash as posted on X : New surveillance video captures the moment a Delta Airlines jet crashed at Toronto Pearson International Airport, with 75 passengers on board leaving 18 injured. The cockpit recordings during the final approach and the flight data on impact are sure to be of particular interest.

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Runway Tail Knot Altimeter 59

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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Runway Air Traffic Control Approach Descent 69

Plane and Pilot

APRIL 14, 2025

In the late 1940s, surplus unlimited class World War II fighters, and for a while military jets, soon pushed 400 mph air race speeds out of reach. He flies downwind leg at 150 mph, final approach at 130, and touchdown at 110the NXT stalls at 90 mph. However, the technical advances during World War II changed all that.

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Airfoil Final Approach Drag Tail 74

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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Runway Approach Threshold Clearance 98

Flying Magazine

APRIL 26, 2024

The CRJ is interesting to fly with a lot of trimming required as it’s a long-bodied jet with a large swing either side of the CG. I mean, all jets I have flown are like that, but this is fairly sensitive to pitch, power, and flap configuration—all requiring lots of trimming. With a lighter corporate jet, that is powerful.

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Crosswind Weather Knot Aileron 105

Plane and Pilot

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

It was go-home day and launching with our back to the storm seemed appropriate as we headed to Detroit, where we were scheduled to step onto another jet and catch a ride home to finish our trip. We were tasked with ferrying an empty jet to LaGuardia Airport (KLGA), then we’d catch a ride home in the back of a different jet.

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Runway Approach Knot Jet 52

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

After arrival, we landed and parked at the terminal where we disembarked through the jet bridge. At this point, we were on final approach to Okinawa. I find Japanese hospitality one of the best in the world, it's something that I look forward to whenever I am flying on a Japanese airline or visiting the country.

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Turbulence Weather Final Approach Cabin Crew 59

Pilot Institute

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

The ILS approach has revolutionized aviation and the types of weather we can fly in. Including how it became the most reliable approach for pilots in aviation history. The ILS is a type of approach pilots use to land. It is a precision approach aid based on two radio beams. This is most likely thanks to the ILS.

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Approach Knot Runway Distance Measuring Equipment 52

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

At this point of time, we were on final approach. Japan Airlines A350-900 was a few seconds away from touching down. Positive climb, gears up! The light was darkening as the time was past 7 in the evening. Beautiful view of the city. Soon, we were over the water. My flight summary Welcome back to Okinawa!

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Weather Runway Airlines Airline 66

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

It all started when she approach and notify me not to take photos of any one, from there, I shared with her what I do, it was very pleasant chatting with her. Time to experience the Class J product on the domestic configured A350-900! During the time of waiting, I did a couple of checks on my aircraft's location.

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Airlines Airline Cabin Crew Descent 59

The Aviationist

APRIL 8, 2025

Another day, another Chinese next generation combat aircraft spotted during a test flight.

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Final Approach Approach Jet 19

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

MARCH 8, 2025

This is the Pokemon Rokon Jet livery. I tried to change my flight to HD19 as it was operated by the Pokemon jet but unfortunately, my ticket which I paid at a promotional fee, doesn't allowed me to change for free and I had to fork out a whopping 30,000 yen to do so. On final approach into Sapparo's New Chitose Airport!

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Runway Final Approach Weather Wide-Body Aircraft 52

Photographic Logbook

JULY 14, 2024

Final approach, runway 28, Block Island State Airport. While refueling, a CFI from one of the flight schools approached and asked how much I wanted to sell the Warrior. At one point, I suggested that the cloud in front of us looked like some kind of sleek, twin tailed fighter jet. "I Photo by Alicia.

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Runway Weather Airplanes Approach 89

Chess In the Air

JULY 4, 2022

If we can wait for the threat to pass this is clearly the best approach; especially when the virga is fairly isolated and the clouds are cycling. Rapidly approaching cold fronts (or other fronts, e.g. sea breeze fronts). In certain conditions blowing dust (a “ haboob “) can make an approaching front easily visible.

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Wind Shear AGL Lift Runway 52

AeroSavvy

AUGUST 20, 2021

The fixed-base operator (Regional Jet Center) filled up our fuel tanks and provided complimentary hot dogs and ice cream for brunch. FBO’s provide services for all kinds of aircraft; everything from a small Cessna 152 to a charter Boeing Business Jet. The approach and taxi are time compressed; the landing is normal speed.

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Density Altitude OAT Airplanes Fixed Base Operator 52

Photographic Logbook

JULY 7, 2024

Approach called the Cirrus again -- because of course it was a Cirrus -- and issued him another vector away from Warrior 481. Consistent with all prior experiences with Boston Approach, the controller was cool, calm, and helpful as he guided traffic to their destinations. Instead of turning away from us, the target turned toward us!

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Approach Clearance Runway General Aviation 52

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

OCTOBER 16, 2024

On final approach to SZB's runway 15. Here we are, my first time in Subang on a jet aircraft. I suppose the capacity of the airport may allow only 1 jet and probably 2 propeller commercial flights to operate around the same time. Let's see how this works out for both airlines after a year or two. Let's go inside!

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Runway Descent Airlines Jet 52

Aerotime

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

A Learjet 35A business jet has suffered a runway excursion while landing at Scottsdale Airport (SDL) close to Phoenix, Arizona. The Gulfstream G200 involved is registered as N199DF and is listed as owned by WW Aviation and operated by Jet Pros. One person is reported to have died in the collision, with four others injured.

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Runway Final Approach Jet Approach 265

Aerotime

JANUARY 29, 2025

An American Eagle regional jet collided with a US Army Black Hawk helicopter on final approach to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) on January 29, 2025, resulting in a catastrophic crash into the Potomac River. American Eagle Flight 5342, operated by PSA Airlines, was en route from Wichita Dwight D.

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Final Approach Approach Runway Jet 347

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

AUGUST 7, 2024

I wanted to pay for the lounge access and also upgrade myself to the Economy Plus seat on (ex-Jet Airwayys configured aircraft) but I kept getting error on the website and I seeked help with the airline's representative on Twitter (X) but to no avail. We were on final approach into Bengaluru Airport. That it is, my ride VT-YAK!

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Cabin Crew Weather Airlines Airline 59

Professional Pilot

AUGUST 8, 2024

Challenger 604, G-IV Contributing Writer Pilatus PC-12 on approach at ORL. Air traffic control instructions often lead to unstable approaches. The request to make a short approach or maintain a higher-than-normal speed to the final approach fix is the most common reason pilots don’t meet stable approach criteria.

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Approach Descent Visual Meteorological Conditions (VMC) Runway 105

Northstar VFR

MARCH 23, 2025

You may have even seen a few YouTube videos of jets doing go-around maneuvers set to Kens song. As the plane descends toward the runway on final approach, it may encounter various scenarios where a safe landing cannot be assured. One factor is executing the approach with too high energy or too low energy.

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Pilot Wind Shear Runway Approach 52

Professional Pilot

DECEMBER 10, 2024

After 11 hours of flight during our descent to initiate an approach, the airport closed for Category I (CAT I) approaches due to weather. TBM 940 Managing Partner Tango Mike Jets Vancouver BC, Canada C ertainly. I had a landing gear failure in a King Air 200 on a night instrument approach to a small airport after hours.

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Weather Approach Descent Runway 98

Air Facts

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Navy primary flight training—the instructor had it coming Air Facts Journal Second Lieutenant Arnold Reiner Marine Corps recruitment brochures in the early ’60s described three pilot training pipelines: jets, transports and helicopters. With no money for flight instruction, my plan was for the military to pay for the training.

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Cockpit Rudder Tail Indicated Airspeed 98

One Mile at a Time

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Reader Will asked me the following question, regarding a go around (often referred to as an aborted landing, missed approach, or rejected landing) that he experienced on a flight today: Today, I had an interesting experience on flight SK502 from London Heathrow (LHR) to Copenhagen (CPH), and I wanted to reach out with a question.

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Airplanes Wind Shear Weather Approach 107

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

MARCH 30, 2025

Upclose photo of the EVA Air's Hello Kitty named 'Besties Jet'. On final approach We touched down after 4 hours and 1 minute in the air. That is the thrust reverser which is used only during landing or abortion of take off, to slow the aircraft to taxi speed or come to a complete stop. EVA Air's Boeing 787-9 was taking off.

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Airlines Airline Descent Cargo 52

Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Glide control and approach management are life-saving without engine thrust. But unlike in a normal landing, where you can fine-tune the approach with power adjustments, a deadstick landing requires precise energy management. The FAA requires pilots to practice power-off approaches to ensure they can handle real-world emergencies.

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Pilot Descent Approach Thrust 59

Jetwhine

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Using HD cameras, controllers can zoom in on any given point within the cameras range, say an aircraft on final approach. What Happened at Leesburg Back in 2015, Saab approached the town of Leesburg in search of a US test site for their then-new Remote Tower technology.

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Air Traffic Control Runway Final Approach Approach 63

One Mile at a Time

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Well, unfortunately today isnt one of those days, as an Azerbaijan Airlines jet bound for Russia diverted to Kazakhstan, where it crashed, killing dozens. Thats definitely not normally how youd shoot an approach, so clearly something was very wrong at this point. That impact happened a bit over 2hr30min after first departing Baku.

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Jet Descent Airlines Airline 127

Chess In the Air

JUNE 24, 2022

After we decided this, we heard a Challenger jet announce “Taxiing to 26 for takeoff”. It’s worth noting that Shmulik had a close call in the past: a jet pulled onto the runway in front of him with no radio call. This near miss was avoided only by the jet taking off immediately in front of him. He tried again, with no reply.

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Pilot AGL Wind Shear Runway 52

Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

The jet slammed into the ground six thousand feet short of the runway, taking the lives of 134 people. Detecting them is difficult, which makes final approach and landing especially dangerous. When you fly into a microburst on approach or departure, youll first encounter a strong headwind, which will give you a brief lift.

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Wind Shear Weather Descent Approach 66

Aerotime

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

2024, a Boeing 737-400 freighter operated by Swift Air of Spain on behalf of global logistics giant DHL crashed on final approach into Vilnius Airport (VNO) in Lithuania, the aircraft’s intended destination. On the morning of November 25. However, it is too early to talk about anything more precise.”

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Final Approach Approach Instrument Landing System Runway 334

Simple Flying

MARCH 1, 2025

A private jet is taxiing across an airport in a major US city and is instructed to hold short of an active runway. Instead, it carries on, right into the path of a commercial airliner on final approach. Stop me if this sounds familiar.

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Final Approach Runway Approach Jet 93