Air Facts

APRIL 24, 2024

But, with a frontal system approaching, the conditions were expected to worsen over the hours subsequent to our passing through, including the chance for moderate to severe turbulence. That was the longest, most terrifying final approach—actually the only terrifying final approach—I’ve ever experienced.

Turbulence 52

Turbulence Wind Shear Final Approach Ceiling 52

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.

Wind Shear 52

Wind Shear Runway AGL Lift 52

Photographic Logbook

AUGUST 20, 2023

I flew to my hometown against a 30 knot headwind that stretched the flight time to just over three hours. Because of trees encroaching on the final approach courses, nighttime instrument procedures are no longer authorized at my airport. At the fuel pump in Sodus preparing for departure.

Runway 52

Runway Airplanes Approach Final Approach 52

Photographic Logbook

APRIL 19, 2024

I expected minimal IMC time and the need for an approach appeared beyond remote. The Inevitable Reroute Allentown Approach: "Cherokee Four Eight One, I have an amendment to your routing, advise ready to copy." Right after I saw the city, I was vectored away from it to the northeast and cleared for the approach. Foolish mortal.

Approach 97

Approach Wind Shear Runway VOR 97

Pilot Institute

JUNE 26, 2024

A bad approach results in a bad landing. 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. Top Reasons for Go-Arounds Unstabilized Approach An aircraft must have a stabilized approach before landing. What Is a Go-Around?

Wind Shear 52

Wind Shear Runway Approach Aeronautical Decision-Making 52

Chess In the Air

JUNE 24, 2022

Approaching Rifle The last six minutes of Shmulik’s flight are plotted on the following map. Unsurprisingly, the actual glide ratio of his 49:1 glider was much better than the required 14:1 and he approached the airport relatively high. This is consistent with Rick’s report, which referenced 9 knots of wind.

Pilot 52

Pilot AGL Wind Shear Runway 52

Fear of Landing

APRIL 19, 2024

The helicopter turned left to return to the airport, travelling at about 85 knots. The indicated airspeed had fallen below 65 knots and was still decreasing. The helicopter was at treetop height with an indicated airspeed of zero knots when the right yaw ceased. The pilot reported two miles out.

Torque 76

Torque Indicated Airspeed Tail Knot 76

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Speedbrakes were applied as we have to slow down below 250 knots when we are flying at 10,000 feet and below. The flaps are all out this means one thing, we are on final approach. At this point we have entered the UK airspace and started our descent. The ride was smooth, hardly any bumps so far. Welcome back to the U.K!

Airlines 52

Airlines Airline Runway Tarmac 52

Air Facts

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

This broad scope approach is ultimately needed to help keep our friends, created in the image of God, alive. This approach gives perspective on all factors, including those that might otherwise be ignored or unrecognized. In contrast, this study sought to examine AOA in the context of all accidents. I can teach you in five minutes.”

General Aviation 73

General Aviation Pilot Approach Runway 73

AeroSavvy

AUGUST 20, 2021

I configured the airplane the same way as noted on the Piper Climb chart: 105 mph (91 knots), flaps 10 ° , full throttle. Time To Fly Our aircraft can cruise for about 4 ½ hours plus an hour of reserve fuel at 130 knots. The approach and taxi are time compressed; the landing is normal speed.

Density Altitude 52

Density Altitude OAT Airplanes Fixed Base Operator 52

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

DECEMBER 20, 2023

This is to slow our aircraft down and we have to maintain the speed of less than 250 knots when flying below 10,000 feet. At this point, we were lined up for our final approach into KUL runway 33. During our descent, we had a good view of Port Dickson and fortunately for us the weather wasn't too bad.

Airlines 52

Airlines Airline Weather Runway 52