Flying Magazine

APRIL 26, 2024

It is not uncommon for air traffic control to pose this question to pilots on IFR flight plans approaching certain airports when the weather is VFR. In daylight, when the visibility is good, the winds calm, and the pilot familiar with the airport—and the approach is a straight in—the visual is no big deal.

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Approach Air Traffic Control Runway Flight Deck 92

Plane and Pilot

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

It’s simply an attitude and the way we approach each and every flight. My answer is simple: I am looking to see which students I would want to share the flight deck with because they had studied the hardest and were eager to learn more. This approach improves the odds. Image: Adobe Stock 6.

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Pilot Flight Deck Approach Weather 105

One Mile at a Time

MARCH 20, 2025

Obviously it was gusty, but if youre not able to stabilize an approach, thats when a go around would ordinarily be performed. Why the plane had such an unsteady approach remains to be seen What do you make of the preliminary accident report from the TSB of Canada? These details should be revealed in subsequent reports.

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Descent Threshold Knot Flight Deck 93

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

One Mile at a Time

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

You have two pilots in the flight deck, and before crossing a busy runway, youd think that theyd make sure that they do in fact have clearance to cross, and also make sure that theres not any plane on short final. So the investigation should look into why the pilots ignored those instructions, and why they were confused.

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Runway Air Traffic Control Pilot Clearance 117

Professional Pilot

MAY 10, 2024

today announced the clean-sheet, award-winning Gulfstream G600 has been certified for steep approach to landing by the U.S. The G600 has successfully demonstrated its steep-approach capabilities with low-speed handling and short-field landings at London City Airport in England and Lugano Airport in Switzerland.

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Approach Flight Deck Runway Pilot 75

Aerotime

AUGUST 2, 2024

The campaign argued that eMCOs would mean an “increased workload” for the remaining pilot and the “elimination of a critical layer of monitoring, cross-checking, and operating redundancy provided by a second pilot on the flight deck”. But what would be the advantages if eMCOs and SiPOs were implemented? Is it simply about profits?

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Pilot Cockpit Flight Deck Cargo 328

Aerotime

JUNE 7, 2024

These included interruptions and incidents of multitasking that were happening on the flight deck during critical moments of ground navigation. NTSB investigators cited numerous factors that contributed to the American Airlines captain’s mistake in continuing along the wrong taxiway and crossing the occupied runway without a clearance.

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Air Traffic Control Runway Clearance Airplanes 278

Aerotime

JULY 19, 2024

Following further discussion and analysis of the flight’s route, Flight 232 was given instructions to divert to Sioux City Gateway Airport (SUX) in Iowa. It was at this point that Denny Fitch, the off-duty training captain seated in the first-class cabin, offered his assistance and entered the flight deck of N1819U at 15:29.

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Runway Horizontal Stabilizer Airlines Airline 294

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

AV Web

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Alef’s aircraft has a self-centering gimballed flight deck suspended in a screened platform that houses both the wheels and the electric motors that drive it. In flight, the platform changes attitude as circumstances demand while the flight deck always remains level.

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Flight Deck Approach 98

Aerotime

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Yakobchuk Viachelev / Shutterstock One of the last activities you may notice before the doors close will be the flight dispatcher entering the flight deck to hand over any last-minute paperwork, the final passenger and fuel figures, and a finalized load sheet to the flight crew. Be sure to keep a good look out for it.

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Cabin Crew Runway Clearance Knot 269

Vintage Aviation News

JANUARY 18, 2025

Ely’s plane had hooks mounted by fellow aviator Hugh Robinson in order to snag the ropes to prevent the biplane from running into the Pennsylvania’s superstructure looming above the deck, while guideways were laid out across the deck, and there were 2-foot-high barriers on each edge of the flight deck.

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Airplanes Flight Deck Approach Pilot 98

Vintage Aviation News

DECEMBER 3, 2024

With cameras rolling, Brown brought the Vampire closer to the deck with flaps fully extended. Then, his hook snagged one of the cables stretched across the width of Ocean ‘s flight deck, and the Vampire came to a stop. With Brown safely on the deck, the ship’s deckhands came out to greet Lt.

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Jet Pilot Airplanes Flight Deck 98

One Mile at a Time

MARCH 9, 2025

Cathay Pacific business class champagne Cathay Pacific A321neo business class lavatory Cathay Pacific has a business class lavatory on the A321neo, right behind the flight deck. I loved the views on approach, as you could really see how freaking cold it was outside.

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Narrow-Body Aircraft Approach Wide-Body Aircraft Runway 89

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

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 Clearance Air Traffic Control 98

AV Web

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Both autopilots echo performance and reliability features shared with Garmins GFC 700 autopilot, designed for installation in integrated flight decks. Pilots also have access to coupled approaches and can fly GPS, ILS, VOR, LOC and back course procedures when interfaced with a compatible GPS navigator.

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VOR Flight Deck Approach Pilot 98

One Mile at a Time

MARCH 24, 2025

Note that there was the option of having the salad either before or after the main, and I went with the more traditional French approach. Air France La Premiere currently has one first class lavatory, located at the front of the cabin, by the flight deck. I chose everything except the duck confit.

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Approach Runway Airlines Airline 86

AV Web

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

The company’s GPS 155 became the first certified GPS receiver to achieve FAA TSO-C129 Class A approval for instrument approaches in 1994. The landmark GPS 430 and 530 moving-map navigators came along four years later in 1998, followed in 2004 by the introduction of the G1000 integrated flight deck.

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Flight Deck General Aviation Approach Pilot 105

Vintage Aviation News

JANUARY 14, 2025

It was also hoped that a seaplane fighter could also operate from remote areas that had no airbases but enough water for seaplane operations.

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Cockpit Flight Deck Drag Stability 98

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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Approach Checkride Descent Cockpit 98

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

One Mile at a Time

APRIL 2, 2025

Theres one lavatory at the front of the cabin, by the flight deck, while there are two lavatories behind the cabin, by the second set of doors. He warned of some turbulence on approach, and of strong winds at Washington Dulles, which were gusting up to 30 knots.

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Approach Descent Airlines Airline 62

Cranky Flier

APRIL 19, 2024

Similar to United, Alaska’s Q2 forecast is robust, with the carrier expecting to turn a strong profit as summer approaches, with its stock expected to grow between $2.20 per share, ahead of industry guesstimates of $2.12 Alaska’s Q1 revenue was $2.2

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Flight Deck Pilot Thrust Airlines 130

Professional Pilot

JULY 2, 2024

and was recently certified for steep-approach operations by the U.S. The G280 is also steep-approach certified and features recent enhancements increasing comfort and safety, including a lower cabin altitude and new exterior LED lights. or 5,600 nm/10,371 km at Mach 0.90. It can connect London to São Paulo at Mach 0.90

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Flight Deck Approach Hangar Pilot 75

Fear of Landing

MARCH 7, 2025

The First Officer, Dionisio Lpez, was nearly as experienced as Carlos with 12,000 flight hours. An Instructor Pilot, Arturo Soley, was also on the flight deck, to monitor the performance of this new plane for the airline. Everything was normal until they were approaching New Orleans at FL350 (35,000 feet).

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Flight Deck Pilot Air Traffic Control Weather 52

AV Web

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

The rise of automation in aviation has transformed the flight deck, enhancing safety and operational efficiency by reducing pilot workload and minimizing human error. This proactive approach helps airlines improve fleet management and optimize performance, ensuring smoother, more reliable flight operations.

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Pilot Cockpit Flight Deck Approach 98

Northstar VFR

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Things that you consistently need during a flight might be better kept close at hand, either in a side pocket or on your kneeboard for quick access. Managing resources and keeping the flight deck organized promotes safe and stress-free flying. which can act as a handy “cheat sheet” in flight. What Does a Kneeboard Hold?

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Pilot Flight Deck Instrument Flight Rules Approach 84

Cranky Flier

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

The flight deck is wide open for everyone in the cabin, and well, the view is pretty good up front. We began our descent as we approached the airport. Here we are passing over Hagnau am Bodensee. After passing by Meersburg Castle, it was time to come back. That’s when we had a little fun.

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Flight Deck Descent Runway Approach 162

Plane and Pilot

JULY 3, 2024

Keep interaction with passengers, other tasks you might want to perform during your flight, or even management of the resources used in the flight deck—such as an electronic flight bag (EFB) device—to periods where the workload is minimal and you don’t sacrifice attention necessary to complete more critical tasks.

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Pilot Weather Approach Air Traffic Control 97

Plane and Pilot

OCTOBER 13, 2024

Just as airline pilots practice their flows on a flight deck diagram, and military pilots “chair fly” their missions ahead of time, student pilots need to show up prepared and practiced for the day’s tasks. One unexpected benefit of this approach appeared later on in life. All great lessons to carry into an airline flight deck.

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Flight Deck Pilot Federal Aviation Regulations Approach 97

Flying Magazine

MAY 16, 2024

Subscribe Now Featured Leadership on the flight deck sets those apart from the general pilot population—and there are ways to build your capabilities in this regard with greater assumption of authority along the way. FM: How did you approach that training differently, knowing what you know now?

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Pilot Airlines Airline Flight Deck 97

Flying Magazine

APRIL 30, 2024

That’s why the fresh approach Cirrus took to its next model in the SR series makes a lot of sense. Stephen Yeates] A Beginner’s Mind When you must approach something from a fresh perspective, it helps to go into a beginner’s mindset. Having been the former kind, I’ve had trouble putting myself in the latter’s point of view.

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Pilot Airplanes Approach Jet 111

Vintage Aviation News

JULY 19, 2024

After a short flight, Johnson entered the pattern for his first approach. Standing on the port side of the deck adjacent to the arresting wires was the Landing Signal Officer (LSO), who carefully observed Johnson’s approach. Johnson had just 388.5 hours total time, 57 of which were in Corsairs.

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Tail Firewall Approach Flight Deck 119

iPad Pilot News

DECEMBER 17, 2024

It takes just a few taps to get to any location in the app which youll appreciate when you need to access information quickly, like finding an instrument approach chart or airspace information. In the air, theyll notify when approaching Class, B, C or D airspace, a TFR or the Washington, D.C. and jump to its location in the app.

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Pilot Weather Flight Plan Approach 105

Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 3, 2024

Most fatalities occurred during takeoff, climb, and go-around rather than the approach to landing. Let’s take a look at how the pros train, and then consider our approach to stall and spin training with a focus on prevention. However, there are some airplanes where the approach to a stall is practiced in flight.

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Airplanes Approach Horizontal Stabilizer Pilot 85