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 Airline Airlines 246

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 286

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

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

APRIL 3, 2025

The 56 aircraft that participated in the 1914 competition presented a wide range of aviation innovations, ranging from assisted starting mechanisms, automatic carburetors, basic stabilization systems, and many other innovations that purported to benefit aviation safety.

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Weight-Shift-Control Cockpit Pilot Stability 152

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 80

Aerotime

JULY 19, 2024

Upon his return, he reported that both right-hand and left-hand rear stabilizers had sustained damage. 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.

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Runway Horizontal Stabilizer Airline Airlines 294

Pilot Institute

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Pilots have jokingly created different phrases to remember what seeing certain lights means, such as Green then red, turn right or youre dead when an aircraft is approaching head-on. If an aircraft flew past you towards your left, you would only see a red light. On older aircraft, they are sometimes located on the wingtips, pointing backward.

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Airplanes Horizontal Stabilizer Runway Pilot 111

Vintage Aviation News

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Fisher Body’s approach to speed up production was innovative: it aimed to repurpose components from other existing aircraft. Engineers struggled to stabilize the aircraft’s center of mass, and the V-3420 engine often failed to deliver its expected power output. By early 1944, six XP-75 prototypes joined the test program.

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Tail Aileron Approach Stability 105

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

MARCH 3, 2025

But since 1971, the airline operated without a single fatality, until in 2000 a failure of part of the horizontal stabilizer on an MD-80 caused a crash that claimed 88 lives. American Eagle Flight 5342 collided with a United States Army Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter on final approach to Reagan Airport.

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Airline Airlines Horizontal Stabilizer Cabin Crew 201

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 Knot Threshold Flight Deck 89

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 269

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 96

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

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

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 103

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 14, 2025

It was also hoped that a seaplane fighter could also operate from remote areas that had no airbases but enough water for seaplane operations.

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Cockpit Flight Deck Drag Stability 98

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

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

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 Airline Airlines Approach 120

iPad Pilot News

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

A pilot’s worst fearwas to look down at an EFB and see the infamous “blue screen of death” on an IFR flight while setting up for an approach. The scenario gets worse as you go to restart the device and see the message “Configuring Windows update 1 of 15…” as you near the final approach fix.

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Pilot Stability Annual Inspection Airplanes 59

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 Airline Airlines Stability 53

Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

The problem is that the airflow from the propeller goes over the horizontal stabilizer, which produces a downward force (and causes the nose to pitch up). The ability to identify an approaching stall and spin, and being able to recover effectively, is crucial. How to Prevent a Flat Spin What’s the easiest way to recover from a spin?

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Center of Gravity Weight-Shift-Control Aileron Rudder 98

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 269

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 122

Vintage Aviation News

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

There, the dimensions of the two vertical stabilizers were increased, and a third stabilizer with no rudder was added to the tail to counteract yaw instability. Br 765 Sahara serial 502 makes its approach to RAF Odiham on September 18, 1968.

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Tail Cargo Stability Rudder 66

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

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 92

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 Airline 130

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