Air Facts

APRIL 29, 2024

I requested a descent from 6,000’ down to 4,000’ and was denied due to traffic. I was soon cleared to descend to 4,000’ and entered IMC during the descent while I located the approach chart to brief. I began a rapid descent from 3,000’ down to the 2,000’ for the IAF. The IAF was looming closer. Sometimes simpler is better.

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Descent Approach Weather AGL 96

Flight Training Central

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Operational Route Obstacle Clearance Altitude Off-Route Obstacle Clearance Altitude Optimal Radar Observation Controlled Altitude Correct! Approach light systems enhance runway visibility. What does the acronym "TDZE" stand for in aviation, particularly related to airport runways? What does "MALSR" stand for?

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Instrument Flight Rules Descent Clearance Approach 52

Pilot's Life Blog

JANUARY 5, 2025

Learning how to land a Piper Seminole means becoming comfortable with these avionics, which help guide the aircraft through the landing procedure, ensuring optimal approach speeds and alignment with the runway. The pre-landing check is the first step in ensuring the aircraft is ready for a stable descent.

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Descent Final Approach Approach Runway 52

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

AUGUST 2, 2024

The airpoort has 4 runways: 09/27, 10/28 , 11L/29R and 11R/29L. It's not easy to arrive early at Mumbai due to the heavy traffic and also the airport operates a single runway for both departure and landing. There were a few good bumps during take off and more of it during the descent especially flying through the clouds.

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Descent Runway Cabin Crew Weather 102

Flying Magazine

MAY 15, 2024

If utilizing Runway 17 with left traffic, the crosswind turn will be heading 080, downwind 350, base 260, etc. Don’t accept the excuses of “I can’t fly if I can’t see the runway,” or “I can’t feel the airplane.” Note the 90-degree marks on the heading indicator as these help with orientation. It’s an ATD.

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Crosswind Airplanes VOR Runway 105

Pilot Institute

MAY 4, 2024

Not only must you fly unnervingly slow, but you also have to pick a spot on the runway and hit it. It’s a runway that is too short for a normal takeoff or landing but still usable with certain precautions. This allows them to safely operate into and out of these tight runways. You’re not alone.

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Weight-Shift-Control Runway Approach Crosswind 52

Air Facts

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

It was smooth, comfortable, and beautiful until I began our descent into the pattern at KOSH and extended the gear. I requested permission to land, and received a clearance to land “any runway, any direction, any time.” No gear light appeared on the control panel indicating a gear problem. There was no issue on the flight.

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Pilot Descent Runway Crosswind 98

Photographic Logbook

APRIL 19, 2024

But a wall of haze ahead did not bode well for the arrival to Northeast Philadelphia and the airport ATIS (automatic terminal information service) indicated that arrivals were using the RNAV instrument approach procedure to runway 6. I pulled the power back and set a notch of flaps to establish a 90 knot, 500 foot/minute descent.

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Approach Wind Shear Runway VOR 76

Pilot's Life Blog

JANUARY 12, 2025

Pre-Flight Preparation Medical Certification: Obtaining the Necessary Medical Clearance Before flying a plane for the first time, you must obtain a medical certificate to confirm youre physically fit to fly. This process involves a thorough examination by an FAA-certified medical examiner to assess your vision, hearing, and overall health.

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Aileron Rudder Drag Descent 52

Photographic Logbook

JULY 11, 2024

We made an IFR departure that morning on runway 16 and climbed above the ceiling in short order. But I accepted the clearance knowing that I could change it with a local Approach control like Syracuse. We broke out right at the missed approach point which is much too high and close to the runway threshold to make a normal landing.

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Ceiling Approach Weather Runway 52

Pilot Institute

MAY 1, 2024

The heading contains the city, state, airport, runway, and approach name. The landing minimums section includes: Minimum descent altitudes. Preflight Planning Some pilots believe an approach briefing means skimming the chart right before descent. Are there runway closures? Does the approach match the clearance?

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Approach NOTAMs Runway Weather 52

Flight Training Central

MARCH 15, 2024

Real World VFR Online Course This fun and educational course will give you the confidence to fly cross-country flights in VFR conditions, whether your destination is a remote island runway or a busy Class B airline hub. Ride along with an experienced pilot and flight instructor as they fly ten end-to-end flights.

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Pilot Approach VFR On Top Clearance 52

ABEAM

AUGUST 26, 2023

So that’s what we did … They conveniently gave us runway 06, and off we were, carefully noting our fuel situation as a general repetition of things to come. IFR clearance was direct to DEVBI while we knew we could pick up our oceanic clearance (my first ever !) Westbound !! Towards Oshkosh !!!

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Weather Clearance Knot Airplanes 52

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

OCTOBER 15, 2024

There was a bit of queue waiting for clearance to enter the terminal. In my head - It's time for me to go home and that's it), before finally given me the clearance to leave the country. At least when we started our descent, the weather was much better, descending and landing in smooth condition. Seriously? (In

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Cabin Crew Weather Descent Runway 59

Air Facts

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Consisting of timed, coordinated climbs and descents, Patterns A and B required the pilot to be on altitude, on heading, and on time. The flying club’s Cessnas and Pipers stood out like a flock of scrawny pigeons as the eagles of Pan Am, TWA, British Airways, and the like lumbered by on their way to and from the runways.

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NDB Checkride VOR Approach 52

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. Emerging from the clouds on reaching the Finger Lakes. Welcome to College Park!"

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Transponder Approach Clearance General Aviation 52

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

MARCH 28, 2024

While taxing to the runway, it started raining and off we went! Finally before started our descent, our female Captain came on and updated us on our arrival and weather update and with a prediction of light turbulence during our approach. Once we reached the runway, it started pouring. Off we go, fortunately it wasn't turbulent.

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Weather Turbulence Runway Narrow-Body Aircraft 52

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

We waited for another 10 minutes before finally given the clearance to board the aircraft, I wonder what was the cause of the delay. Window shot photos (From Take-Off to Landing) It took a while to reach the runway. Many hours later, we started our descent into New York. At this point, we were on final approach to runway 31L.

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Airline Airlines Runway Final Approach 52

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

APRIL 27, 2024

Once we started our descent, the cabin crew appeared and at least they did their job by checking everyone is buckle up before they made their way to their seats. At this point we were waiting for clearance to depart. Our taxi to the runway didn't take long. Lots of changes have taken place during this period, that's for sure.

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Cabin Crew Airlines Airline Runway 59

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. As the thrust levers rolled back, I asked for the descent checklist. ” He was right. ” He was right.

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Flight Deck Cockpit Approach Descent 93

Photographic Logbook

JULY 21, 2024

While we were approaching the Orange County Airport, a student launched in a Cessna from runway 22. We were established on a right downwind for runway 22 when the student made his next radio call indicating that he was also on a right downwind for the same runway. Scott followed in Eight One Six.

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Weight-Shift-Control Clearance Approach Airplanes 93

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. Moments before turning final for runway 21 at Put-In-Bay. This airport is a mere 1.4

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Runway Approach Knot Drag 89

Fear of Landing

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

The Chipmunk continued to runway 24L where the pilot was given clearance to take off. Runway 06R/24L is 1,150 metres long (3,770 feet). The aircraft started its take-off roll and lifted off about halfway down the runway. However, as it took off, another witness saw something “flapping” on the aircraft.

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Runway Cockpit Pilot Descent 73

Air Facts

MAY 29, 2024

In February, we went to Washington and spent two days there obtaining the necessary clearances from the Department of State, the Air Force, and the National Aeronautic Association. Last year there were 145 inches, and they say when a ship lands on the plowed runways it looks as though it were disappearing down a long tunnel.

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Weather Jet Pilot Descent 85

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

It consists of one terminal and a single runway as shown below. The runway is 04/22 is about 3,354 metre is capable of operating large aircraft such as 747 Freighters, however the airport infrastructure is unable to accommodate the A380. The taxi to the runway didn't take long. Notice the emergency window? Clear for take off!

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Turbulence Airline Airlines Narrow-Body Aircraft 52

Professional Pilot

APRIL 10, 2024

Pilatus PC-12 Captain Air Pirate Aviation Goodyear AZ J AX (Intl, Jacksonville FL) Center always seems a problem with unreasonable long EDCT (Expect Departure Clearance Time). Tower operators are doing all the jobs, ie, clearance, delivery, ground, and tower. Tommy Jernejcic ATP/CFII. Andrew Maroney ATP. Christopher Phillips ATP.

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Clearance Pilot Weather Approach 40

Photographic Logbook

AUGUST 13, 2023

The ODP was a key element of my departure strategy, but I also filed to IPECA, the missed approach fix for the instrument approach to the runway we would use that morning. The direct route from our departure runway (34) to IPECA would also help manage terrain. Low clouds breaking up over Pickens County Airport.

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Approach Ceiling Runway Clearance 52

Flight Training Central

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

You can’t cancel IFR, because you won’t be able to maintain VFR cloud clearance requirements. Approval for a contact approach lets you make a legal, visual descent to land without fuss and while retaining your IFR status. Include the runway you’d like to use when the destination is a towered airport. Be patient.

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Approach Pilot Clearance Descent 52

Professional Pilot

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Additional safety tools such as Smart Glide , Smart Rudder Bias, Electronic Stability Protection (ESP ), Emergency Descent Mode (EDM) and Garmin Autothrottle further ensure confidence in every flight. Garmin’s terminal safety solutions add even more capabilities to G3000 PRIME-equipped aircraft. G3000 PRIME has received FAA TSO certification.

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Flight Deck Cockpit Runway Stability 52

Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 8, 2024

It seemed to continue this way until we finally rolled onto the runway and got to the good part. Enter left downwind Runway 18, report midfield.” ATC needs to know if you heard and understood the instructions correctly, so you need to “read back” what was said: “Enter left downwind Runway 18, report midfield, Cessna 12345.”

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Aeronautical Information Manual Runway Pilot Air Traffic Control 55

Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 8, 2024

It seemed to continue this way until we finally rolled onto the runway and got to the good part. Enter left downwind Runway 18, report midfield.” ATC needs to know if you heard and understood the instructions correctly, so you need to “read back” what was said: “Enter left downwind Runway 18, report midfield, Cessna 12345.”

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Aeronautical Information Manual Runway Pilot Air Traffic Control 52

NYC Aviation

JUNE 17, 2020

Abeam – Describes the positioning of an aircraft directly across from or over a navigation aid or runway. A continuous broadcast of weather, active runways, and other important information like NOTAMs (see below). EDCT – Expected Departure Clearance Time. It warns pilots of a too high or too low descent path.

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Runway Air Traffic Control Approach Weather 52

Aerotime

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

After departure from Leipzig’s runway 26L, the aircraft headed north and then eastwards, climbing to 33,000ft (10,300m) and crossing the German/Polish border at 03:26, around 18 minutes after take-off. However, while ATC had transmitted a landing clearance to the crew of BCS18D, no meaningful response was received.

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Final Approach Approach Instrument Landing System Runway 334

Air Facts

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Upon clearing the Pine Valley Mountain range, I began my descent once clear of its 10,000-foot peak past breathtaking red sandstone cliff walls to the 2,800 ft elevation field. Landing in Moriarty was somewhat odd and memorable, as I was expecting a busy airport with its long runways and did not encounter a single soul.

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Weather Approach VFR On Top Knot 97

Vintage Aviation News

AUGUST 26, 2024

Upon completing his mission, Kidder requested a clearance to land over the radio, and received a vector heading and told by the controller he was only 15 miles from the base. Of these, the first B-24 made a normal landing, but the second one skidded off the runway and smashed into a line of parked P-38s. Kidder, Jr.

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Weather Tail Drag Ceiling 124

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

JULY 22, 2024

The airport mayhave 2 runways (runway 14/32 and runway 09/27) but only one runway is in operation (09/27) and if this runway is in maintenance, the other runway will be in used. Once we reached runway 27, we departed just minutes after our schedule departure time. Don't you hate it when that happens?

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Cabin Crew Runway Weather Ceiling 59