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.

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Flight Deck Cockpit Approach Descent 67

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. Reverse thrusts were deployed to slow our aircraft down. Many hours later, we started our descent into New York.

Airlines 52

Airlines Airline Runway Final Approach 52

Air Facts

MAY 10, 2024

For example, some aircraft limit flaps and gear in icing until on approach or forbid the use of speed brakes or require a minimum thrust setting. Higher TAS = different category aircraft = higher MDA) A higher TAS does yield a larger turn radius, even in the same aircraft approach category. What speed on final approach?

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Approach AGL Descent Runway 70

AeroSavvy

AUGUST 20, 2021

More air molecules in engine cylinders allow the engine to produce more power; more air molecules moving across the propellor blades and wings means more efficient thrust and lift. Phoenix Approach Control gave us a few delay vectors before turning us onto final approach.

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Density Altitude OAT Airplanes Fixed Base Operator 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. We touched down smoothly and reverse thrusts were deployed to slow the aircraft down. These are Indigo's grounded A320neo aircraft waiting for engine repairs and replacement. Almost there!

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Descent Runway Cabin Crew Weather 102

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 Airlines 59