Aerotime

JANUARY 13, 2025

during a 44-minute flight over the Mojave Desert with Chief Test Pilot Tristan Geppetto Brandenburg at the controls. Boom Supersonic According to Boom Supersonic dynamic pressure is essentially how hard the plane is pushing through the air and as the aircraft approaches Mach 1 this becomes a key factor.

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AV Web

JANUARY 22, 2025

Earlier this month, Cirrus announced a relaunch of its Cirrus Approach pilot training app, which offers mobile access to training courses from ab initio start-up flying to advanced coursework, as well as flight instruction tools for iPads. The app also helps instructors track student progress.

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Aerotime

MARCH 20, 2025

The wreckage of the airplane was found two days after the crash in which all nine passengers and the sole pilot lost their lives. The controller suggested to the pilot of flight 445 that he slow his aircraft down to minimize the delay in landing once overhead Nome. At about 15:15, the airplane leveled at 6,000 ft.

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Knot Air Traffic Control Gross Weight Airplanes 298

AV Web

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

The Telluride Airport, situated at 9,070 feet atop a mesa in Colorado’s San Juan Mountains, offers one of aviation’s most spectacular approaches. Before any flight, pilots should thoroughly review Telluride’s airport website for critical planning information.

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Approach Pilot 98

One Mile at a Time

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Almost the entire flight appeared to be routine, until the plane was on approach to SFO. KTVU @SFGate @VASAviation pic.twitter.com/Lqkh5snd8i Hoppinaroundtheworld (@Hopinarndthwrld) February 24, 2025 Fortunately air traffic controllers at SFO got a low altitude alert, and informed the pilots of their concerning altitude.

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Approach Knot Air Traffic Control Final Approach 99

Aerotime

JANUARY 28, 2025

The aircraft must be capable of making the steep approach that is required, and pilots must also be qualified to execute this type of landing. The airports application is specifically asking the CAA to approve a new flight procedure (RNP AR) which would alter the approach angle for this aircraft at each runway end.

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Approach Runway Pilot Airline 278

One Mile at a Time

JANUARY 6, 2025

The channel has just uploaded a video involving interactions between a NetJets pilot and an air traffic controller, and Im just plain confused by how this could happen. Let me emphasize that NetJets operates flights with two pilots in the cockpit, and its a reputable company, with many career pilots. NetJets pilot: Yes, sir.

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Air Traffic Control Pilot Approach Clearance 116

One Mile at a Time

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Look, I’d like to think that I’m not a conspiracy theorist, but this sure makes you wonder… Pilots report object in sky “jogging back and forth” VASAviation is an awesome YouTube channel that shares interesting air traffic control audio. And would be moving in formation, sometimes really fast on the horizon.

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Air Traffic Control Pilot Approach Airline 145

Plane and Pilot

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

With a tip of the hat to Stephen Covey, just what are some of the habits and characteristics that define the highly effective pilot? It’s simply an attitude and the way we approach each and every flight. For the record, the one-size-fits-all, larger-than-life image that the movies and TV paint of pilots is not always accurate.

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Aerotime

JANUARY 17, 2025

A pilot operating Boeing 767s on global routes and a consultant leveraging his extensive aviation and technology expertise, Christian also holds a First-Class Honours degree in Air Transport Operations plus a masters degree in Blockchain. AeroTime is excited to welcome Christian Charalambous as a guest columnist.

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Aerotime

JUNE 5, 2024

Airlines are currently grappling with significant challenges in recruiting and retaining enough pilots to meet growing passenger demand. While there are recent examples of carriers, notably United Airlines, offering pilots unpaid leave, these are certainly the exception.

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Pilot Airline Airlines Approach 278

Aerotime

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

The flight involved in this latest incident of turbulence affecting commercial aircraft occurred as Turkish Airlines flight TK24 from Istanbul-Ataturk Airport (IST) to Taipei Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) approached its destination on September 5, 2024.

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Turbulence Approach Airline Airlines 300

Aerotime

MARCH 13, 2025

It may also surprise you that Air Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL) and Multi-Crew Pilot License (MPL) holders are perfectly positioned to benefit from significant transfer credits toward a Bachelor of Science in either Aeronautics or Pilot Operations, which can cut time and tuition fees by up to a quarter.

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Pilot Air Traffic Control Approach Airplanes 286

Aerotime

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

The aircraft was attempting a second landing after an initial failed approach, and its landing gear was still retracted. Investigations into the incident raised questions about pilot qualifications, revealing that hundreds of pilots held questionable licenses.

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Lift Pilot Approach Airline 286

Aerotime

MARCH 28, 2025

Twenty-five years on from this terrible accident, we look back at what led up to the crash, what was learned from it, and why the pilots Ted Thompson and Bill Tansky are now hailed as heroes for their actions during the incident. Wikimedia Flying the aircraft were two highly experienced former military pilots.

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Horizontal Stabilizer Stability Airline Airlines 258

Aerotime

MAY 24, 2024

In statements sent to several media outlets, the airline has announced that it will take on a “more cautious” approach to managing rough air currents on flights, after SQ321 resulted in the death of a passenger when it encountered severe turbulence. “Pilots and cabin crew are aware of the hazards associated with turbulence.

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Turbulence Approach Cabin Crew Airline 258

Flight Training Central

MARCH 31, 2025

Youve probably seen runway approach lights at larger airports many times during your training and when flying at night. If an approach lighting system is available for a runway, the symbology will be displayed in both the small airport diagram in line with the runway, and in the briefing strip towards the top of the instrument approach chart.

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Approach Pilot Runway Descent 52

Aerotime

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Qantas advised via a statement that in addition to the flight and cabin crew (four pilots and ten cabin crew), a dedicated team will be onboard to support each special assistance flight.

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Approach Cabin Crew Pilot Airline 269

Aerotime

JUNE 4, 2024

The Airline Pilot Club (APC), a leader in aviation training and pilot development, has announced the launch of its groundbreaking Evidence-Based Training (EBT) and Performance Evidence-Based Training (PEBT) Optimization Suite.

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Pilot Airline Airlines Approach 269

Aerotime

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

The aircraft remained off the west coast of the Netherlands while heading north to prepare for the approach back into Schiphol. Although Captain Chesley Sullenberger was hailed as a hero of that particular flight, his co-pilot Jeff Skiles took much of the credit for the remarkable outcome involving that particular flight.

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Air Traffic Control Runway Approach Pilot 300

Aerotime

AUGUST 15, 2024

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 flight landed at SLC safely, and the pilot was replaced by one who had a landing qualification.

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Pilot Weather Runway Approach 300

Aerotime

MARCH 17, 2025

However, as the flight approached Troms, air traffic control reported winds at the arrival airport had reached speeds of up to 48 knots (88 km/h) which were outside of those permitted for crews to land in by the operating airline.

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Aerotime

AUGUST 2, 2024

Aviation is not short of contentious issues, but none seem to fire up passions quite like that of the implementation of single pilot commercial operations. The first is Extended Minimum-Crew Operations (eMCOs), the other Single-Pilot Operations (SiPOs). On the other hand, SiPOs are end-to-end single-pilot operations.

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Pilot Cockpit Flight Deck Cargo 328

Aerotime

JANUARY 29, 2025

We will approach this process with the utmost care, in close consultation with the Works Council. Investments are also being reconsidered and postponed, and there is an ongoing exploration to divest or discontinue activities that do not directly contribute to its operations.

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Approach Pilot Airline Airlines 254

Aerotime

DECEMBER 10, 2024

The adoption of Honeywells latest cockpit technologies will help Avianca improve operational efficiencies and maximize situational awareness for its pilots. The system also improves strategic rerouting and tactical maneuvering that allow pilots to find the most efficient route for on-time arrival, improved fuel efficiency, and safety.

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Cockpit Weather Flight Plan Airplanes 278

Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

Well, one important thing youll need to know is RNAV approaches. These approaches use GPS to help you land and offer more flexibility than traditional systems like ILS. In this guide, you’ll learn how RNAV approaches work, the different types available, and tips to make them feel natural and straightforward.

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Approach Pilot Descent Airplanes 52

Aerotime

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Flightradar24 According to eyewitnesses, as the aircraft approached its final parking position at low speed, the aircraft’s right main gear dropped into a drain cover that had collapsed, with the front two almost disappearing from view entirely when on the four-wheel main bogey.

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Tarmac Thrust Approach Pilot 300

Air Facts

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Who is the pilot in command of your aircraft? Air Facts Journal The pilot in command of an aircraft is directly responsible for, and is the final authority as to, the operation of that aircraft. No information was available to determine the modes or settings of the avionics and/or autopilot during the approach.

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Pilot in Command Pilot Approach Airplanes 95

Aerotime

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

With 28 years of experience at Ryanair, and 18 of those as the carrier’s Head of Training, Airline Pilot Club (APC) CEO Andy O’Shea knows a thing or two about what it takes to become a become an exceptional pilot – and no, it’s not as simple as knowing how to fly a plane.

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Pilot Airline Airlines Approach 269

One Mile at a Time

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

However, for whatever reason, the pilots taxied right across runway 31C, as the Southwest 737 was flaring to land. Fortunately the Southwest pilots were paying close attention, and they initiated a go around, a moment before touchdown. The Bombardier pilots were given a phone number to call, for a pilot deviation.

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Runway Air Traffic Control Pilot Clearance 117

AV Web

OCTOBER 30, 2024

A woman passenger made a hard landing in a Cessna 150 on Friday evening, October 18 at Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport (KGVL) in Gainesville, Georgia, after the pilot was incapacitated. Audio recordings reveal the pilot announced the flight was 3.7 Audio recordings reveal the pilot announced the flight was 3.7

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Aerotime

MAY 13, 2024

easyJet pilots have reportedly rejected a pay rise that would have seen captain’s annual wages increase to almost £200,000 ($250k) by April 2025. According to The Sun , a deal was put to easyJet pilots who are members of the British Airline Pilots’ Association (BALPA) in a vote, but it was rejected by a majority.

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Pilot Approach Jet Airline 258

Air Facts

MARCH 5, 2025

Teaching International Student Pilots Air Facts Journal In the mid 70s, I was a USAF T-38 instructor pilot (IP) in the 71 st Flying Training Wing at Vance AFB (KEND) in Enid, Oklahoma. Two squadrons trained students in their journey to become Air Force pilots. from an unsafe approach. The venerable Tweet A.K.A.

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Pilot Knot AGL Approach 98

Pilot Institute

MARCH 28, 2025

Whether you are an aspiring pilot, an aviation enthusiast, or simply curious about the subject, this article is for you. Category also has different meanings in pilot certification, aircraft certification, and instrument approaches. So sit back, grab a cup of coffee, and lets dive into the world of aircraft certification!

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Weight-Shift-Control Knot Approach Lift 96

Aerotime

DECEMBER 20, 2024

A pilot operating Boeing 767s on global routes and a consultant leveraging his extensive aviation and technology expertise, Christian also holds a First-Class Honours degree in Air Transport Operations and a masters degree in Blockchain. AeroTime is excited to welcome Christian Charalambous as a guest columnist.

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Cargo Approach Pilot Airline 258

Vintage Aviation News

MARCH 23, 2025

The Story of Paul Crawford We would like to honor Paul Crawford by sharing his personal story of training and service as a fighter pilot with the U.S. Wanting to avoid the infantry, he visited the Army Air Corps and the Navy in Atlanta to explore becoming a pilot. Crawford, along with the video of our conversation.

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Pilot Approach Airplanes 116

Aerotime

MARCH 6, 2025

These include the Robinson R66 turbine-powered aircraft, which can seat up to four passengers plus a pilot. Hoper also operates the R44 piston-powered helicopter that seats three passengers plus a pilot. Luggage can be accommodated via a rear cargo compartment.

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Cargo Approach Pilot Airline 266