Clearance, Cockpit and Final Approach

Lithuania releases interim report into DHL cargo crash, confirms human error

Aerotime

APRIL 2, 2025

After discussing the correct frequency with the co-pilot, the captain switched frequencies and successfully reached Vilnius at 03:10:11 local time, receiving clearance to descend. At 03:26:15, the aircraft entered the final approach phase. At 03:09:56, the captain made another attempt to contact Vilnius ACC.

Cargo

Cargo Air Traffic Control Final Approach Descent

Who is the pilot in command of your aircraft?

Air Facts

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

“The instrument conditions, likely turbulence, and increased workload imposed by beginning the approach phase of the flight presented a situation that was conducive to the development of spatial disorientation and a loss of situational awareness. George works for you. Communicate sounds self-explanatory, and it mostly is.

Pilot in Command

Pilot in Command Pilot Approach Airplanes

Heads-up, hands-free: How to use iPad audio alerts for safer flights

iPad Pilot News

MARCH 11, 2025

Runway Final Approach Alert – Alerts when approaching any runway, based on altitude, vertical speed, track, and when within 4 nm of the runway threshold. Traffic On Short Final – Alerts w hen on a runway, and ForeFlight detects another aircraft on a short final approach to that runway.

AGL

AGL Runway Groundspeed Descent

Why Airline Delays Snowball

AV Web

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Furthermore, especially for cockpit crews, adequate rest is a vital issue to optimal performance. Just as Flight “123” on the left gets its clearance to push back from the gate, a flight attendant informs the captain that there is a lady in the aft lavatory who has collapsed and is unresponsive.

Airline

Airline Airlines Clearance Airplanes

DHL 737 crashes short of Vilnius runway

Fear of Landing

DECEMBER 13, 2024

On the 25th of November 2024, a Boeing 737-400 crashed on final approach to Vilnius airport with one fatality. At 03:28 UTC, ninety minutes into the flight and on final approach to Vilnius, the aircraft crashed near Liepkalnis Hill. Vilnius Approach : [unintelligible] one eight delta: cleared to land one nine.

Runway

Runway Approach UTC Knot

Keeping One Step Ahead of ATC when flying IFR

Flight Training Central

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The two most useful benefits have been ADS-B datalink weather and a real-time traffic display in the cockpit, delivered by the network of ADS-B ground stations in the U.S. Gone are the days of making an educated guess on a route, only to have ATC respond with a full route clearance with intersections and airways.

Clearance

Clearance Weather Approach Runway

Discovering IndiGo Airbus A321neo Part 1: New Delhi To Mumbai

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

AUGUST 2, 2024

A quick look at the cockpit. Almost there now, we had to wait for an arrival before given the clearance to depart. At this point, we were on final approach. Do you prefer these type of seats or the leather seat? Personally I prefer leather seats. Last photo of my seat. Just a few more mins to the runway. Almost there!

Descent

Descent Runway Cabin Crew Weather

Common Mistakes Pilots Make at Non-Towered Airports

Pilot Institute

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Follow procedures when requesting an SVFR clearance or departing a non-towered airport. Final approach: This is the straight path leading to your landing. Misjudging distances: You might assume you have enough time to cross a runway or take off before an approaching aircraft arrives.

Pilot

Pilot Runway Air Traffic Control Approach

Into the Flight Restricted Zone | Part 1, Of PINs and Prop Locks

Photographic Logbook

OCTOBER 10, 2023

When I contacted Rochester Approach, the controller came back with, "Are you looking for your clearance to College Park?" I answered in the affirmative, received my clearance, and was given a climb to 6,000 feet as the rain streaked over my windscreen. Shouldn't he have my full clearance? Welcome to College Park!"

Transponder

Transponder Approach Clearance General Aviation

One of the last in the air on 9/11

Air Facts

MAY 20, 2024

The Captain determined that I would be the pilot flying our MD-11 home that night After takeoff, we settled into our normal routine getting the oceanic clearance from Tokyo and heading out over the Pacific at 34,000 feet. Arriving at the flight deck door, I performed the normal cockpit entry procedure but received no response.

Flight Deck

Flight Deck Cockpit Approach Descent

Getting started with IFR training – tips for ensuring success

Flight Training Central

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

The instrument training trap – First, a word of caution – while your instrument flying skills and cockpit management techniques will no doubt be sharp when you earn your ticket, more than likely, the majority of your training and checkride preparation was spent in the terminal environment.

Checkride

Checkride Flight Deck Weather Approach

Update: DHL Boeing 737 accident in Vilnius, Lithuania – what we know so far

Aerotime

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

2024, a Boeing 737-400 freighter operated by Swift Air of Spain on behalf of global logistics giant DHL crashed on final approach into Vilnius Airport (VNO) in Lithuania, the aircraft’s intended destination. However, while ATC had transmitted a landing clearance to the crew of BCS18D, no meaningful response was received.

Final Approach

Final Approach Approach Instrument Landing System Runway

Adventures in the Mitten | Part 1, Up North to Mackinac

Photographic Logbook

AUGUST 3, 2024

We departed from Sodus VFR, picked up our IFR clearances in the air, and proceeded direct to St Clair County Airport (KPHN) just on the Michigan side of the border with Canada. This lesson was rapidly approaching for Alyssa. Cruising New York State somewhere near Rochester after departing Sodus.

Airplanes

Airplanes Runway Weather Approach

Step-by-Step Guide: How to Land a Piper Seminole Safely

Pilot's Life Blog

JANUARY 5, 2025

Pilots must be proficient in managing engine power, especially during the approach, where power settings and speed management are critical to a smooth and safe landing. Cockpit Layout and Avionics The cockpit of the Piper Seminole is designed for ease of use and accessibility, with flight instruments arranged for quick scanning.