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Norwegian B737 suffers runway overrun in Molde, close call with sea edge: video

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A Norwegian Air Shuttle Boeing 737 has suffered a runway overrun as it landed at Molde Airport (MOL) in Norway. The aircraft eventually came to rest beyond the runway’s paved surface just 15 meters (50 feet) from the edge of the sea, upon which all passengers were safely evacuated via the aircrafts emergency slides.

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The Essential Guide to Runway Markings

Pilot Institute

Key Takeaways Runway markings are white and guide takeoff, landing, and alignment. Yellow taxiway and holding markings prevent runway incursions. What Are Runway Markings? Airport markings are a system of symbols, lines, and colors found on runways, taxiways, aprons, and other areas of an airport.

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How to Fly an ILS Approach

Pilot Institute

The ILS (Instrument Landing System) uses radio signals to help pilots align the aircraft accurately on their approach to a runway. Autopilot aids ILS approaches but needs close monitoring. What Is an ILS Approach? It can help align the aircraft with the runway and descend at the correct angle. Why Do We Need ILS?

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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. Below, aircraft arriving on runway 19 pass directly overhead the park, which site just several hundred feet from the runway threshold. As can be seen from the map.

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The Essential Guide to Runway Signs

Pilot Institute

After reading this guide, complete your knowledge with our Essential Guide to Runway Markings. Runway distance remaining signs show how much runway is left in 1,000-ft intervals. Location Signs: identify the current position on a taxiway or runway. L” or “R”) to identify parallel runways (e.g., “27L”

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Mastering Approach Lighting Systems: Key Insights for IFR Pilots

Flight Training Central

Youve probably seen runway approach lights at larger airports many times during your training and when flying at night. Some systems include sequenced flashing lights which appear to the pilot as a ball of light traveling towards the runway at high speednicknamed the rabbit.

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Flying Visual Approaches? Synthetic Vision Pathways Can Help

Flying Magazine

However, when flying an approach, the width is 700 feet or half of the full-scale CDI deflection, whichever is less. Also on approach, the height is 200 feet or half of the full-scale deflection of the vertical deviation indicator, whichever is less. One is flying arrivals, and the other is flying visual approaches.