Aeroclass Blog

APRIL 24, 2024

Nowadays, it is impossible to imagine a modern airport without one of its most notable attributes: the runway lights. As well as that the runway lights are an indispensable help for anyone in charge of an aircraft in low visibility conditions. What are approach lights? Let’s overview them in more detail.

Runway 52

Runway Threshold Approach Air Traffic Control 52

Flight Training Central

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The Instrument Landing System (ILS) is a precision approach and provides both lateral and vertical guidance to a runway. For most general aviation operations, it allows a pilot to descend to as low as 200′ AGL and assist a pilot in locating the runway in as low as 3/8 mile visibility.

Approach 52

Approach Instrument Landing System AGL Ceiling 52

Gary's Flight Journal

DECEMBER 16, 2023

I taxied out for runway two and completed my run up while listening to the buzz of traffic. The plan was to point towards Delaware Coastal and shoot one approach, then come home. I set up for the RNAV GPS 4 approach, picking up the weather and setting the mental picture of all the traffic, and it was busy.

Approach 52

Approach Rudder Weather Runway 52

Simple Flying

MAY 7, 2024

The extensive bill is set to address the nation's massive shortage of air traffic controllers and implement new safety technology that could assist in reducing runway collisions, among other provisions.

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Air Traffic Control Approach Runway Airlines 111

Simple Flying

AUGUST 9, 2024

According to Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archive The flight began uneventfully, but what unfolded during the approach to Ketchikan International Airport would become a significant event in aviation safety history. Let's discover what the investigations revealed.

Runway 98

Runway Airlines Airline Approach 98

Flight Training Central

MARCH 26, 2024

ARV provides controllers with visual and audible alerts if an approaching aircraft is lined up to land on the wrong airport surface, or even the wrong airport. ARV provides controllers with visual and audible alerts if an approaching aircraft is lined up to land on the wrong airport surface, or even the wrong airport.

Runway 52

Runway Air Traffic Control Approach 52

Ask a Flight Instructor

APRIL 9, 2024

As he approaches the end of the runway he declares that he has “made the runway”, and knocks off the carb heat. So I saw a YouTube video the other day where a guy is flying a carb engine 172 and is on final. His reasoning is that in case of a go around, he is one step ahead.

Runway 52

Runway Approach General Aviation Pilot 52

Aerotime

JUNE 10, 2024

Two planes narrowly avoided a collision on a runway at Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM). The incident occurred on June 8, 2024, when an IndiGo flight landed on the runway while an Air India flight was taking off. Both planes were A320neos.

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Air Traffic Control Runway Lift Pilot in Command 261

Flight Training Central

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Plan for a missed approach. Request the approach. Understand What’s Required You can’t fly a contact approach to Martin Field (S95) because it lacks any published approaches. What about flying a contact approach to Walla Walla (KALW) but breaking off to land at S95 when you have it in sight? Pick your battles.

Approach 52

Approach Pilot Clearance Descent 52

Aerotime

APRIL 29, 2024

Operated by one of the carrier’s 19-strong fleet of Boeing 747-8 widebodies as Lufthansa flight LH456, the aircraft made a standard approach to runway 24R at around midday on the day of operation.

Runway 284

Runway Air Traffic Control Threshold Descent 284

Aerotime

JULY 19, 2024

The approach to Sioux City With the aircraft at a range of about nine miles from touchdown at Sioux City, the crew made visual contact with the airport. During the final approach, Haynes noted a high sink rate alarm from the aircraft’s ground proximity warning syst em (GPWS).

Runway 301

Runway Horizontal Stabilizer Airlines Airline 301

Simple Flying

MAY 30, 2024

The new uniform design, which reflects the airlines dynamic approach, will be unveiled at Haute Couture Week next month in Paris, where the airline unveiled its first livery.

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Cabin Crew Runway Approach Airlines 116

Flight Training Central

DECEMBER 4, 2023

The approach for the soft-field landing is similar to the normal approach. The final approach speed for a soft field approach and landing should be the same as is used for a short field technique to minimuze float once you enter ground effect. Execute your soft field approach and landing with these steps: 1.

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Approach Ground Effect Final Approach Airplanes 52

Aerotime

MAY 1, 2024

A Boeing 747 freighter aborted its takeoff run at Riyadh Airport after realizing it was taking off from a taxiway instead of its assigned runway. Data from Flightradar24 shows that the aircraft taxied from the cargo apron located at the northwestern end of the airfield at 00:28 before taxying down to the taxiway leading to runway 33R.

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Tarmac Runway Cargo Air Traffic Control 301

Aerotime

JUNE 7, 2024

In a preliminary report released on June 4, 2024, the board detailed how those factors caused the three-member flight crew of a B777 airliner to mistakenly cross a runway occupied by another airplane taking off from the airport.

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Air Traffic Control Runway Clearance Airplanes 284

Flight Training Central

MAY 14, 2024

To taxi from the ramp to the runway at a towered airport, (across the “movement area”), you need to receive a taxi clearance from the Ground controller. This makes it easy for the controller to quickly plan how to get you from your current location to the active runway that’s most aligned with where you’re going.

Runway 52

Runway Pilot Clearance AGL 52

Simple Flying

AUGUST 24, 2024

With modern avionics and increased automation, the aircraft could virtually land itself and could even safely approach runways under zero-visibility conditions. The Lockheed L-1011 TriStar was undeniably one of the most advanced aircraft of its time. So why did it sell so poorly when compared to the McDonnell Douglas DC-10?

Runway 111

Runway Approach 111

Simple Flying

AUGUST 3, 2024

With modern avionics and increased automation, the aircraft could virtually land itself and could even safely approach runways under zero-visibility conditions. The Lockheed L-1011 TriStar was undeniably one of the most advanced aircraft of its time.

Runway 116

Runway Approach 116

Flight Training Central

MAY 28, 2024

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. Runway 31 directly into the wind. Runway 27 and expect a crosswind from the right. 040° and 220° true.

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Crosswind Runway Air Traffic Control Approach 98

Simple Flying

AUGUST 22, 2024

The airport was opened in 1944 and has eight runways that are utilized in different conditions. The airport is famous for its approach over Lake Michigan, flying over the city's skyline and providing incredible views before landing. Chicago O'Hare International Airport is one of the most important airports in the United States.

Runway 111

Runway Approach Airlines Airline 111

Aerotime

JULY 18, 2024

The incident, which was categorized as serious by the Air Accident Investigation Authority (AAIA) , resulted in the closure of a runway at HKG for eight hours. The Atlas Air 747-400F, registration N406KZ, departed runway 25L at HKG at 04:09 local time and was bound for Anchorage, Alaska. No injuries were reported.

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Pilot in Command Runway Cockpit Cargo 284

Flight Training Central

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

What is the purpose of the runway/runway hold position sign? Denotes intersecting runways. Denotes area protected for an aircraft approaching or departing a runway. Denotes entrance to runway from a taxiway. What condition applies when taking off at a high density altitude?

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Aileron Density Altitude Pilot Drag 96

One Mile at a Time

JULY 20, 2024

We can now add yet another near catastrophe to the list, and this might just be the scariest one we’ve seen so far… Southwest 737 MAX has near disaster on approach to Tampa This incident happened on Sunday, July 14, 2024, and involves Southwest Airlines flight WN425 , scheduled to fly from Columbus (CMH) to Tampa (TPA).

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Air Traffic Control Altimeter Approach Runway 141

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 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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Pilot Weather Runway Approach 307

AV Web

JULY 21, 2024

The FAA continues to investigate a Southwest Airlines flight that descended to within 150 feet of the surface some four miles from the end of the runway at Tampa International Airport in Florida, according to ADS-b data posted by FlightAware. At that point in the GPS approach, the aircraft should have been at 1,600 feet.

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Final Approach Approach Runway Weather 98

Simple Flying

JUNE 15, 2024

Making its approach on Runway 25L was a freshly-painted QantasLink Airbus A319 , which gracefully touched down Thursday afternoon. Plane spotters at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) were met with a rather unusual sight last week.

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Runway Approach Airlines Airline 105

One Mile at a Time

JUNE 21, 2024

The aircraft was cleared for a visual approach on runway 17R. Air traffic controller: “You want to go around and come back for 13, or are you going to continue your approach?” Oklahoma City Airport does indeed also have a runway 13, which is the direction the pilots were headed. Air traffic controller: “Okay, 17R?”

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Air Traffic Control Runway Approach Pilot 120

Simple Flying

JULY 23, 2024

On a foggy winter morning in February 2009, Turkish Airlines Flight 1951, using a Boeing 737-800, was on a seemingly routine final approach into Amsterdams Schiphol Airport when it suddenly stalled and fell out of the sky about a mile from the runway.

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Altimeter Final Approach Runway Approach 105

Flying Magazine

MAY 3, 2024

The NTSB released its final report into the fatal April 2022 accident that occurred when the pilot was on approach to Burley Municipal Airport (KBYI). The aircraft collided with an exhaust stack that lies directly beneath the extended centerline of Runway 20. Google Earth view of the Gem State Processing plant and Runway 20 at KBYI.

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Pilot Descent Aeronautical Information Manual Approach 122

Professional Pilot

AUGUST 8, 2024

Challenger 604, G-IV Contributing Writer Pilatus PC-12 on approach at ORL. Air traffic control instructions often lead to unstable approaches. The request to make a short approach or maintain a higher-than-normal speed to the final approach fix is the most common reason pilots don’t meet stable approach criteria.

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Approach Descent Visual Meteorological Conditions (VMC) Runway 105

Simple Flying

AUGUST 5, 2024

Many of us have seen those TV shows or videos of the World's Scariest Airports, where short runways, steep approaches or high winds can result in some white-knuckle experiences; think Lukla in Nepal, Maidera in Portugal, Paro in Bhutan, Princess Julia in St Maarten or Juancho E Yrausquin in the Dutch Caribbean.

Runway 105

Runway Approach 105

Simple Flying

MAY 2, 2024

During a takeoff roll down the runway, pilots are constantly monitoring the aircraft's speed. Prior to approaching Vr speed, there is another specific speed, V1, which is known as the point of no return. There is a specific speed, Vr, at which the pilots rotate - apply back pressure on the control column to lift off.

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Lift Runway Approach Pilot 111

AV Web

AUGUST 19, 2024

According to a Department of Justice news release , Eagleman became agitated as the plane approached Havre but the pilots were able to calm her. The sudden assymetrical thrust caused a yaw but the pilots were able to regain control and stop on the runway. She’s being held in jail until the sentencing. She pleaded guilty on Aug.

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Flight Deck Thrust Knot Runway 111

Flight Training Central

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

The tower controller will advise his instructions based upon the runway in use and the direction from which you are approaching. Unless it will interfere with current autopilot operations, set the heading bug or HSI to the assigned runway. This provides a memory and visual aid to ensure your arrival on the correct runway.

Clearance 52

Clearance Runway Weather Approach 52

Pilot Institute

MAY 4, 2024

Not only must you fly unnervingly slow, but you also have to pick a spot on the runway and hit it. It’s a runway that is too short for a normal takeoff or landing but still usable with certain precautions. This allows them to safely operate into and out of these tight runways. You’re not alone.

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Weight-Shift-Control Runway Approach Descent 52

Pilot Institute

JULY 12, 2024

Key Takeaways Start by setting up your approach correctly to ensure you arrive at the threshold perfectly every time. Perfect the approach phase by managing the aircraft’s energy and using references to improve positioning throughout the pattern. Flying the Approach Haphazard approaches are very likely to lead to haphazard landings.

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Descent Weight-Shift-Control Crosswind Runway 52

AV Web

JULY 31, 2024

With VFR flight following, Approach vectored me to a visual approach to Runway 06, as long as I could hold short of Runway 1/19 for landing jet traffic. I was just going to ask you if you could comply with LAHSO [Land And Hold Short Operations] for Runway 1/19!” No problem.

Runway 52

Runway Tail Approach Jet 52