Aerotime

MARCH 12, 2025

At Aeroates , talent retention requires a comprehensive approach, incorporating competitive benefits, career development, and a supportive work culture. Aviation professionals seek stability and a sense of purpose in their roles, making it essential for businesses to foster an environment that promotes engagement, growth, and mutual respect.

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Stability Cabin Crew Approach Pilot 237

Inspire

MARCH 27, 2025

The topic was Stabilized Approaches and Landings. Based on FAA statistics covering the state of Wisconsin, more than 40 percent of the reported […] The post Approach and Landing first appeared on Hangar Flying. I recently attended an FAA safety seminar.

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Approach Stability Hangar 52

Aerotime

DECEMBER 18, 2024

For 2025, the board and management have set a goal of expanding the fleet to 240 aircraft while being mindful of high lease rates and taking a cautious approach to growth. A successful ACMI provider needs to operate across six continents to leverage counter-seasonal demand for stability and growth, Ziemelis noted.

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Stability Cargo Approach Airlines 246

Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 22, 2025

Flying under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) can, at times, feel like deciphering a complicated puzzle, especially when you’re staring at an approach chart filled with intricate details. Approach charts, often referred to as approach plates, become your guide when visual cues are scarce. What Is an IFR Approach Chart?

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Approach Descent Runway Final Approach 52

Aerotime

MARCH 21, 2025

TSB Approach sequence Due to reported wind gusts as the CRJ900 approached Toronto Pearson following a flight from MinneapolisSaint Paul International Airport (MSP) the aircraft was flown at 149 knots. The aircraft was slightly below the glide slope, but on the visual segment of the approach and tracking the runway centerline.

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Indicated Airspeed Descent Knot Horizontal Stabilizer 298

AV Web

JANUARY 1, 2025

Slovenian aircraft manufacturer Gogetair has taken a different approach to the issue of avgas availability worldwide. First, the structural design of the aircraft offers an optimized center of gravity that results in better flight stability and handling.

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Center of Gravity Payload Knot Stability 105

Air Facts

MAY 10, 2024

Danger lurks in circling approaches Air Facts Journal the circling approach maneuver is designed as a last resort, non-precision approach. The very first question that should pop up into our head during a circling approach is “Why are we circling in the first place”? The n ext one is “What are our other options?”

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Approach AGL Descent Runway 97

AV Web

MARCH 4, 2025

Data from the survey indicate a stabilization of flight training costs and completion time, following steady cost increases of an average of 16% annually from 2020 to 2023. In addition, the survey addresses emerging trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the future of flight training, according to Redbird.

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Stability Pilot Approach 73

Flight Training Central

MARCH 3, 2025

Practicing stalls will also help you learn the low airspeed flight characteristics of the airplane, and how to control the airplane at low airspeeds which is what you will encounter while maneuvering in the traffic pattern and approaching to land. At the normal approach speed, lower the nose to the approach pitch attitude.

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Rudder Aileron Airplanes Accelerated Stall 96

Aerotime

APRIL 25, 2025

In a statement on April 25, 2025, NASA announced that the pair were evaluating an updated approach to the agencys Sustainable Flight Demonstrator project. Boeing and NASA are to pause development of the X-66 flight demonstrator in order to focus their research on the evolution of long, thin-wing technology.

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Stability Approach Aviation Technology Jet 130

Pilot Institute

JANUARY 3, 2025

If youre preparing for takeoff, navigating an approach, or landing at an uncontrolled airport, knowing how to read a windsock can give you quick wind information. Stability : The gradual narrowing of the windsock helps stabilize it in various wind conditions, reducing erratic movement and providing clearer readings.

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Knot Weather Wind Shear Weight-Shift-Control 98

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 101

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. At this point, the use of the aircraft’s flaps becomes critical.

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Cabin Crew Descent Runway Approach 279

Plane and Pilot

DECEMBER 8, 2024

This version was equipped with modified flight controls based on lessons learned from the initial prototype, had a larger vertical stabilizer, and several other minor improvements. Post-WWII, it took iconic designs such as the Beechcraft Bonanza to approach the speed and comfort of the Harlow PJC-2.

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Airplanes Ceiling Stability Tail 97

Flying Magazine

MAY 14, 2024

However, as the 1980s approached, so did the end of the T-37’s projected life cycle, and military leaders determined a more modern replacement was needed. Courtesy: Fairchild] The selection of twin vertical stabilizers for the T-46 is an interesting one.

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Horizontal Stabilizer Stability Tail Drag 126

Plane and Pilot

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Why its important: This biography rightfully frames the Wrights as systematic inventors who used a disciplined approach to engineering challenges. Langewiesche provides one of the clearest expositions of aerodynamics and flight control, breaking down concepts like angle of attack, lift, stability, and stalls.

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Rudder Pilot Air Traffic Control Cabin Crew 98

AV Web

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Tests included a climb to 7,000 feet, handling-qualities evaluation, stability and control trials, and initial airspeed expansion followed by several approaches and a “normal landing.” Beta CEO, Founder and test pilot Kyle Clark was at the controls for the first flight.

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Stability Approach Pilot 102

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

Vintage Aviation News

JANUARY 30, 2025

A short 18 months later, on August 13, 1937, the XPB2Y-1 took to the skies for the first time, revealing plenty of room for improvement lateral instability was a major problem for the deep-hulled boat, so the single tail fin was augmented by two smaller fins on the horizontal stabilizers.

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Horizontal Stabilizer Final Approach Tail Runway 111

Inflight Pilot Training

MARCH 13, 2025

This leads to unstable approaches, excessive pitch changes, and increased workload in the cockpit. Why It Happens: Nervousness and lack of trust in the aircrafts stability. Use the correct technique: crab into the wind on approach and transition to a side-slip just before touchdown.

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Pilot Crosswind Final Approach Cockpit 52

One Mile at a Time

JULY 24, 2024

As everyone knows by now, Delta has had an absolutely massive meltdown in recent days, though the carrier’s operation is starting to stabilize, which is great news. Delta’s operation is slowly stabilizing Delta needs to be more apologetic There’s the old quote “it’s not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters.”

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Stability Airlines Airline Approach 122

Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 2, 2024

Key Takeaways Power-off stalls mimic a stall during the flight’s approach and landing phase. On final approach, it can be the difference between recovering and crashing. Initiating a Power-off Stall Now, let’s dive into the stall: Reduce Power Simulate Approach Descent Watch for Stall Warnings 1. Why should this matter to you?

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Descent Approach AGL Lift 52

Pilot's Life Blog

JANUARY 12, 2025

These forces must work in harmony to maintain flight stability. Our approach guarantees youll be comfortable handling any maneuver when flying a small plane, even in challenging conditions. This approach helps you build confidence, master techniques, and make the transition to real-world flying seamless and enjoyable.

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Weather Pilot Drag Rudder 52

Plane and Pilot

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

Sure, there are the removable wings and an unusual-for-an-RV stabilator out back for pitch control, but there’s nothing revolutionary in the concepts or execution. Sure, the economics put the airplane in the high-value category in the wild world of 2024 aviation, but this approach ignores what it’s like to fly the RV-12.

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Airplanes Knot Pitot Tube Gross Weight 98

Northstar VFR

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

Airlines have been more cautious in their approach to hiring to help defray these costs. 4) Stabilization of hiring trends. Hiring should stabilize to pre-Covid normal within the next year or so, if not slightly higher numbers. No new planes = No pilots needed. This goes for airline carriers as well. but worldwide.

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Pilot Airlines Airline Stability 54

Aerotime

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

One of the first items on before taxi checklists is to set the take-off flaps well before the aircraft approaches the runway. With the flight controls checked, the next thing you may notice (and indeed hear) is the extension of the flaps on the rear of the wing into the take-off position. Part two will soon be available on AeroTime.

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Cabin Crew Runway Clearance Knot 279

One Mile at a Time

JUNE 14, 2024

and many pilots of other aircraft were performing missed approaches. Sure enough, when the aircraft approached runway 17, the pilots didn’t have the runway in sight, so the first officer called for a go around. Nonetheless, the captain elected to have the first officer be the “pilot flying” on this sector, to build their experience.

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Thrust Pilot Weather Runway 123

Fear of Landing

DECEMBER 6, 2024

During the final stages of the flight, air traffic control told the pilot to expect the RNAV A approach to Montgomery County. The pilot asked for the RNAV GPS RWY 14 approach, which had lower minimums. His troubles began before he even started the approach. The Mooney continued its approach.

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Approach Runway Air Traffic Control Descent 97

Flight Training Central

MAY 29, 2024

This week’s tip shows how to fly a stabilized final approach and help you visualize the steps necessary to transition from the roundout and flare to the touchdown. Landing an airplane is one of the most challenging, yet satisfying tasks you’ll learn to master on your path towards becoming a private pilot.

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Airplanes Final Approach Stability Approach 52

Vintage Aviation News

OCTOBER 24, 2024

The tail section, minus horizontal stabilizer, came from a crashed TF-104G that was found in an Ontario, California junkyard. The horizontal stabilizer came from a wrecked F-104G. I would pick him up in the distance as he approached the lakebed, seconds later he zipped over my head. As he approached 1.5

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Horizontal Stabilizer Airplanes Approach Thrust 124

Aerotime

JANUARY 30, 2025

In this industry, the needs are dynamic, but this approach mitigates staffing shortages and provides a scalable resource pool. Over the past two decades, the industry has had a force emerge in the form of aircraft lessors, which has stabilized the industry with its strong and consistent returns.

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Turbulence Stability Approach Airlines 130

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 82

Inflight Pilot Training

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

To help you make the best choice, lets break down the key differences between these two approaches in greater detail. For others, the direct approach of flight training is preferable because it allows them to start their aviation career sooner.

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Pilot Air Traffic Control Approach Stability 52

Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Using the VSI and Altimeter for Stability The vertical speed indicator and altimeter are your best tools for maintaining a steady altitude. Although they each provide specific information, using them together will give you a better picture of your stability. Here are some helpful ways to improve your controls!

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True Airspeed Indicated Airspeed Altimeter Lift 52

Flight Training Central

JANUARY 27, 2025

This article dives into the most prevalent landing errors, shedding light on why they occur and how they can sneak into even the most carefully executed approaches. Ballooning can be dangerous because the height above the ground is increasing and the airplane may be rapidly approaching a stalled condition. Good landings take practice!

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Airplanes Runway Accelerated Stall Lift 89

Plane and Pilot

JULY 12, 2024

Among the various 150 subtypes produced over the years, this late-model example is visually defined by its modern-looking swept vertical stabilizer and large rear windows. This compares to earlier models that had large, straight vertical stabilizers and a “fastback” design that provided no rearward visibility.

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Stability Airplanes Knot General Aviation 65

Flying Magazine

APRIL 26, 2024

For the final approach, I calculated V REF of about 128 was fought with much shear, with airspeed variances of up to 20 to 30 knots, providing a wild ride. Landing was wild, leading to the aircraft’s big wings striking the ground at times in the crosswinds approaching 35 knots. There was no inherent stability.

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Crosswind Weather Knot Aileron 105