Aerotime

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

At this point, the pilots will contact ATC for push and start clearance , allowing the plane to be pushed back from its parking position (if applicable, depending on the airport) and to start its engines in sequence. Part two will soon be available on AeroTime. Be sure to keep a good look out for it.

Cabin Crew 269

Cabin Crew Runway Clearance Knot 269

Pilot's Life Blog

JANUARY 12, 2025

Understanding the Basics of Flight Principles of Flight: Lift, Weight, Thrust, and Drag Flying a plane for the first time requires a basic understanding of the forces that make flight possible. Thrust, produced by the engines, moves the plane forward, while drag, or air resistance, slows it down.

Aileron 52

Aileron Drag Rudder Descent 52

Fear of Landing

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

The crew acknowledged and said that they were at the ideal point of descent and waiting for clearance. This signifies a significant increase in drag which is causing the airspeed to drop by 15 to 20 knots. The approach controller instructed the crew to continue to wait for the descent clearance.

Knot 104

Knot Approach Descent Weather 104

Pilot Institute

MAY 4, 2024

Any substantial changes to speed and descent rate will destabilize the landing. This can greatly impact landing performance and obstacle clearance. Full flaps are generally used since they lower approach speed and increase drag. The drag allows for a steeper descent, which is particularly helpful when avoiding obstacles.

Weight-Shift-Control 52

Weight-Shift-Control Runway Approach Density Altitude 52

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

MARCH 28, 2024

On the day of departure Even though we had plenty of time before our flight departure, we decided to head to the airport early as dragging our cabin baggage across the footpath was not ideal. At this point, we started our descent into LHR airport. Although the weather looks good, it was also another windy day. The last ray of light.

Weather 52

Weather Turbulence Runway Narrow-Body Aircraft 52

Photographic Logbook

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Off Sodus, I briefly leveled at 2,500 feet to remain visual until I received my instrument clearance from Rochester Approach. Fortunately, the clearance was a simple one that morning because I was absurdly tongue tied while talking to Rochester. With a drag strip next door, at least noise complaints about airplanes seem unlikely.

Runway 82

Runway Approach Knot Drag 82

Plane and Pilot

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Winging It Aside from the aforementioned desire for a greater aspect ratio for reduced drag, the one-piece Gweduck wing was developed for minimal weight, ease of construction and benign handling. Keeping drag corralled was emphasized as the Gweduck mission is foremost long-distance cruising. Maintenance room is generally very good.

Airplanes 79

Airplanes Rudder Knot Aileron 79