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United Airlines B737 hits kite while landing at Washington-Reagan Airport  

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A United Airlines Boeing 737 had a lucky escape after it struck a kite on its final approach to Washington-Reagan Airport (DCA) in the US capital. The kite flyer was one of two who were actively flying their kites while enjoying the spring weather in the Park on the day of the incident. Delta Flight 2983 bound for Minneapolis-St.

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Examining over 100 years of flight automation and the history of the autopilot

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Flying for extended periods of time at the controls of a basic aircraft was hard physical work, and poor weather or mechanical issues could also add to pilot fatigue on longer flights. The process of flight can be divided into seven crucial stages – taxi, take-off, climb, cruise, descent, approach, and landing phases.

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The Difference Between Category, Class, and Type of Aircraft

Pilot Institute

Category also has different meanings in pilot certification, aircraft certification, and instrument approaches. A quick note before we begin: There are three different definitions of category based on the pilot, the aircraft, or an instrument approach. a jet engine) for lift at low speed but non-rotating surfaces (i.e.,

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Mess: Southwest 737 & Cessna Citation Mid-Air Close Call Near Van Nuys

One Mile at a Time

On this particular day, the weather wasnt great, with deteriorating visibility for the aircraft approaching Van Nuys. For that matter, he was not flying the published missed approach sequence from the airport, as clearly he didnt read up on that. Meanwhile Im not sure whats going on with the air traffic controller.

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Alaska flight diverted from Jackson Hole because pilot not qualified to land

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However, as the twin jet Embraer ERJ 175 approached JACt, the pilot revealed that he did not have the proper qualification to land at the airport, according to a passenger on the plane. The airport’s runway elevation is 6,451 feet and subject to the frequently changing weather that is associated with a mountainous airport.

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Should I File an Initial Approach Fix?

Flying Magazine

Another CFII told me to check the weather, see what the flow is, and file to an initial approach fix for an approach in use. Answer: I advocate checking the weather and seeing what approaches are being supported by the conditions, then select an approach and file to an Initial Approach Fix (IAF) for that approach.

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Exploring interesting airports: BCB, Blacksburg, Virginia

Airline Reporter

Looking down the 5,501-foot runway 13 at BCB airport The airport currently boasts a jet-capable 5,501-foot runway, but that wasn’t always the case. As World War II approached, the airport was designated a Civilian Pilot Training Program facility and an aircraft mechanic training facility, all to help the war effort.

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