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Danger lurks in circling approaches

Air Facts

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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The anatomy of a commercial flight – all you ever wanted to know:   Part two   

Aerotime

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. At this point, the use of the aircraft’s flaps becomes critical.

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Welcome to LaGuardia…

Plane and Pilot

As we approached the gate, my phone rang again. The RNAV approach to the 7,000-foot Runway 31 that snakes around from the Runway 4 extended centerline, loops past Citi Field, and rolls out on a tight-in final approach. When you’re already this far down our particular approach, there wasn’t a lot of time for anything.

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Power-off Stall: Recovery Steps Made Easy

Pilot Institute

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 of the last in the air on 9/11

Air Facts

As we neared the Hawaiian Islands, approach control kept asking all the various heavies converging on Honolulu to divert to Maui, Hilo or Kauai. On our initial contact with Honolulu approach, we were told that we would be intercepted by Hawaiian Air National Guard F-15s and be inspected before being allowed to proceed to HNL.

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How to Land an Airplane

Pilot Institute

Briefing A pre-landing briefing highlights essential points critical to the approach and landing phase. It also allows you to focus on flying during the last stages of the approach and landing. This allows you to configure appropriately and ensures a stabilized approach. Everything happens quickly as you approach the ground.

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Flying on (Former Malindo) Batik Air Malaysia Boeing 737-800 from KUL-SIN

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

On final approach to SIN. We touched down firmly on the ground with the reverse thrust deployed to slow the aircraft down. After the engines were started up, we taxied to runway 15 for departure. Another view of KUL airport during take off. At this point of time, we started our descent not long after. We parked at terminal 3.

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