AV Web

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

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. The captain informs ground control, who cancels their pushback clearance and advises that they will send emergency services to the gate.

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Airline Airlines Clearance Airplanes 90

Air Facts

APRIL 29, 2024

This necessitated slowing the airplane down to leave the vertical space to descend another 2,000’ to reach the initial approach fix (IAF) at 2,000′ I requested a descent to the IAF altitude of 2,000’ but was only cleared to 3,000’. ” As I broke out of the clouds on the final approach course, I flew about 1.5

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Descent Approach Weather AGL 96

Pilot Institute

OCTOBER 17, 2024

The Visual Approach Slope Indicator (VASI) is a Visual Glide Slope Indicator (VGSI) placed near a runway to help you land safely. Using the VASI is crucial as it gives you safe obstruction clearance within 10 degrees of either side of the runway centerline and around four nautical miles from the runway threshold. nautical miles.

Runway 98

Runway Approach Threshold Clearance 98

Flight Training Central

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Here, the T-design includes two initial approach fixes that follow a straight-line that is perpendicular to the intermediate course segment which connect at the dual-purpose fix, ULUFA. ULUFA functions as both an intermediate fix, and an initial approach fix, denoted IF/IAF on the chart.

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Approach Clearance Air Traffic Control Final Approach 52

ABEAM

JULY 5, 2024

In Kuwait, we were told to expect the ILS of runway 33R approach, but when getting near to the ILS, Approach kept us high and even vectored us through the final approach course. Finally they vectored us again onto the localiser and we received a very late landing clearance from Kuwait Tower about 2 miles out.

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VOR Density Altitude Approach Final Approach 52

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. One pilot was killed in the crash, the other three suffered serious injuries.

Runway 89

Runway Approach UTC Knot 89

Photographic Logbook

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

We departed Sodus VFR and contacted Rochester Approach for our instrument clearance. As we maneuvered for the approach, we passed through an invisible rain shower in the darkness of sufficient vigor that the sound of rain ticking on the windshield penetrated our headsets. All went according to plan. Ground team!

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Instrument Meteorological Conditions Approach Final Approach Airplanes 52

Photographic Logbook

APRIL 19, 2024

I intercepted the approach course and after a few moments, reached the final approach fix at JUNIA. April 19: Excessive Clearance At the conclusion of the conference, John and I walked back to the Windsor Suites, retrieved our bags ("That bag is so cute !" Rain was forecast for Northeast Philadelphia Airport all along.

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Approach Wind Shear Runway VOR 76

Photographic Logbook

JULY 9, 2024

Exactly like NYC, downtown Boston is encircled by restrictive Class Bravo airspace down to the surface that requires explicit clearance to enter. November Four Eight One, continue inbound, you'll get your Bravo clearance from Tower." Continuing our orbit of the city, we approached the Inner Harbor. I was a little nervous.

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Clearance Runway Approach Stability 52

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. You can contact Flight Service, but they cannot give you an SVFR clearance. Runway incursions are caused by lapses in awareness and communication.

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Pilot Runway Air Traffic Control Approach 52

Photographic Logbook

JULY 11, 2024

But I accepted the clearance knowing that I could change it with a local Approach control like Syracuse. Once on with Syracuse, I decided to rectify the inefficient routing at the end of my instrument clearance and requested direct to Sodus from the Syracuse VOR. This was even better than I requested.

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Ceiling Approach Weather Runway 52

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

AUGUST 2, 2024

Almost there now, we had to wait for an arrival before given the clearance to depart. At this point, we were on final approach. These are Indigo's grounded A320neo aircraft waiting for engine repairs and replacement. Just a few more mins to the runway. Fellow A321neo started rolling down the runway. Almost there!

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Descent Runway Cabin Crew Weather 102

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. Window view photos (Take Off to Landing) We waited for clearance to push back. On final approach onto runway 20R.

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Cabin Crew Weather Descent Runway 59

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!"

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Transponder Approach Clearance General Aviation 52

Pilot Institute

MAY 1, 2024

The briefing information section contains the most important elements of the approach, including: NAVAID and communications frequencies. Final approach course. Approach notes. Missed approach procedures. The plan view shows a top-down look at the approach path and includes: Courses and radials.

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Approach NOTAMs Runway Weather 52

Photographic Logbook

JULY 7, 2024

So far, everything had gone smoothly for us and, before long, I had my instrument clearance to Beverly, an assigned departure runway (02 with an intersection departure at taxiway Alpha), and a taxi route. That Lancair doesn't have a clearance and should yield to you," indicated Beverly Ground.

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Approach Clearance Runway General Aviation 52

AeroSavvy

AUGUST 20, 2021

Phoenix Approach Control gave us a few delay vectors before turning us onto final approach. It’s technically an IFR procedure, but can be used by any pilot to assure clearance from obstacles. It’s very similar to the obstacle departure procedure and, like the ODP, guarantees clearance from obstacles.

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Density Altitude OAT Airplanes Fixed Base Operator 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. At this point, we were on final approach to runway 31L. Fortunately, I was cleared to go but the delay didn't matter at all as I saw other travellers waiting at the aerobridge.

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Airline Airlines Runway Final Approach 52

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

MARCH 28, 2024

Below) We were on final approach to runway 27L. It took us about 15 minutes to reach the automated machines for clearance into the country. We followed the traffic east into London which allows to enjoy some view of the city. At this point, it was slightly turbulence as we flew through some low ceiling clouds.

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Weather Turbulence Runway Narrow-Body Aircraft 52

Photographic Logbook

JULY 21, 2024

None of us were confident that the New York Approach controller from our inbound flight to Orange County would be particularly helpful in arranging flight following or a Bravo clearance. We departed on a more southeast heading to ensure clearance with Stewart International's class Delta airspace. Scott followed in Eight One Six.

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Weight-Shift-Control Clearance Approach Airplanes 93

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. This would work great for me as I would get the highly desired middle break during our 10 hour flight home.

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Flight Deck Cockpit Approach Descent 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. No wonder I got bounced around so much on final approach this morning , I thought.

Runway 89

Runway Approach Knot Drag 89

Flight Training Central

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Doing so will boost your confidence and will force you to practice managing cockpit resources while adhering to IFR clearances. It also makes it easier to culminate your flights (even in VMC) with an approach. And if you don’t have a mental checklist for “in-range” or at final approach fix inbound, start developing one now.

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Checkride Flight Deck Weather Approach 52

ABEAM

SEPTEMBER 9, 2023

After some vectoring by Green Bay approach, we were cleared for the RNP runway 30 approach at Appleton. While on final approach, we received for the first time in my flying life a Land-and-hold-short clearance (LAHSO) on runway 30 before runway 21. Visibility was not good due to the smoke from bush fires in Canada.

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Weather Runway Airplanes Approach 52

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.

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Final Approach Approach Instrument Landing System Runway 334

Photographic Logbook

AUGUST 20, 2023

Because of trees encroaching on the final approach courses, nighttime instrument procedures are no longer authorized at my airport. Without guidance, I flew a high and steep approach to runway 28 to ensure clearance with the treetops lurking invisibly in the darkness.

Runway 52

Runway Airplanes Approach Final Approach 52

Photographic Logbook

AUGUST 5, 2023

A ragged cloud layer hung low over the Williamson Sodus Airport, but we climbed VFR through sizable gaps over Lake Ontario before turning on course above the clouds and picking up our IFR clearance with Rochester Approach. To some, negotiating the clouds VFR and going IFR in severe clear weather might seem like a backward strategy.

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Weather Runway Approach Clearance 52

Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 8, 2024

Go around Abandon approach to landing; additional instructions often follow Have numbers Used by pilots to inform ATC that they have runway, wind, and altimeter information only Hold short Do not cross Ident Activate transponder identification feature LAHSO Land and hold short Make short approach Alter traffic pattern to shorten final approach Mayday (..)

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Aeronautical Information Manual Runway Pilot Air Traffic Control 55

Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 8, 2024

Go around Abandon approach to landing; additional instructions often follow Have numbers Used by pilots to inform ATC that they have runway, wind, and altimeter information only Hold short Do not cross Ident Activate transponder identification feature LAHSO Land and hold short Make short approach Alter traffic pattern to shorten final approach Mayday (..)

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Aeronautical Information Manual Runway Pilot Air Traffic Control 52

NYC Aviation

JUNE 17, 2020

EDCT – Expected Departure Clearance Time. Go Around – An aborted landing by an aircraft that is on final approach. Dead-Heading – the practice of carrying an airline’s own staff on a normal passenger trip so they may be positioned to begin or resume their flying duties.

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Runway Air Traffic Control Approach Weather 52

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. Diversion Date Aircraft Route of Flight Time (hrs) Total (hrs) 03 Aug 2024 N21481 SDC (Sodus, NY) - HYX (Saginaw, MI) 2.7

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Airplanes Runway Weather Approach 92

Aerotime

DECEMBER 27, 2024

The DHC-8, which had been tasked to transport supplies to Niigata in response to the Noto Peninsula earthquake occurring the previous day, had entered the runway at Haneda Airport as the JAL A350 was on final approach. KITTIKUN YOKSAP / Shutterstock After touching down, the A350 struck the DHC-8.

Runway 235

Runway Airline Airlines Horizontal Stabilizer 235

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

JULY 22, 2024

Before I know it, we were on our final approach. Window view photos (Take off to Landing) The rainy condition caused some delays in departure and arrival but fortunately for us, we didn't wait long to obtain the clearance to push back and depart. We were on final approach into New Delhi. Soon, it was our turn.

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Cabin Crew Runway Weather Ceiling 59