Aerotime

JANUARY 3, 2025

The airline has recently finished installing its new tech software, called Descent Profile Optimization (DPO), across its fleet. The 38 easyJet planes that have been coated with the new paint are already delivering fuel savings thanks to their lighter weight, the carrier claims.

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Aerotime

DECEMBER 20, 2024

We will also examine the next most critical phase of our flight, from descent and deceleration to the approach and landing phases, even touching upon what happens when the aircraft arrives safely at the gate. Mario Hagen / Shutterstock The announcement will also be one of the first items on the pilots before-descent checklist.

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Ask a Flight Instructor

JANUARY 13, 2025

While brushing up on emergency descents, from all resources (textbook, POH, YouTube, online ground schools), I cant seem to find anything documented or at least favored when it comes to performing such maneuver at either a constant bank of 30-45 degrees in the form of a spiral, the descending turns from left to right while maintaining a constant airspeed, (..)

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Simple Flying

JUNE 29, 2024

An ANA Wings, which is a subsidiary of All Nippon Airways (ANA) , Boeing 737-800, suffered a loss of cabin pressure as it was operating a domestic flight in Japan. The aircraft was forced to declare an emergency before it landed at Nagoya, Japan.

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Aerotime

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

According to Aviation Herald, the aircraft’s journey had been uneventful until it was on its descent towards Guarulhos Airport when the crew reported a fire in the cargo hold and declared an emergency. The flight was being operated by a 30.6-year-old year-old Boeing 737-400(SF) freighter registered as PS-TLB.

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Aerotime

JANUARY 17, 2025

The first stage, referred to as Super Heavy, made a controlled descent and was captured by mechanical arms on the launch tower, colloquially known as Mechazilla. The flight, which lifted off on January 16, 2025, at 4:37 p.m. Mechazilla has caught the Super Heavy booster!

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Aerotime

JULY 3, 2024

Korean Air believes that the 20-minute change will allow in-flight services to end before the airplane begins its descent to land, thereby minimizing the risk of turbulence to passengers and crew members.

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Aerotime

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

The airline said that the time change will allow in-flight services to end before the aircraft begins its descent to land, thereby minimizing the risk of turbulence to passengers and crew members.

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Aerotime

JULY 11, 2024

Key Findings The study highlights several critical factors for the viability and feasibility of AAM operations: Terrain Suitability : Orlando, Amsterdam, and Charlotte stand out for their favorable terrain, characterized by lower vertical ascents and descents, leading to reduced energy consumption for AAM aircraft.

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Aerotime

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Having received clearance to do so, the plane turned south and began its descent back towards Schiphol. However, just six minutes later having reached an altitude of 6,000ft (1,830m), the crew leveled the aircraft off and requested an immediate return to the airport.

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Aerotime

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

However, as the aircraft crossed the border between France and Belgium, the crew set 7700 on the aircraft’s transponder (indicating an inflight emergency) and requested an immediate descent and diversion to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) in the Netherlands, some 90 miles (144km) off the aircraft’s nose.

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Aerotime

OCTOBER 13, 2024

After sending the second-stage Starship rocket on its mission, the booster separated at an altitude of approximately 74 kilometers (about 46 miles) and initiated its descent back to the launch site. CT (12:25 GMT) from SpaceX’s Boca Chica launch site.

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One Mile at a Time

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

While it will vary depending on a flight’s descent profile, you can expect that this will typically translate to the cabin being prepared for landing roughly five minutes earlier than before. It’s also common among many foreign carriers to prepare the cabin for landing as soon as the descent starts.

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Simple Flying

JULY 28, 2024

Southwest Airlines passengers are speaking out after a Boeing 737 MAX 8 descended prematurely during its final approach to Tampa International Airport (TPA) earlier this month. One of the travelers, who reportedly comes from a family of pilots, began to record video from their window seat after noticing how close the aircraft was above the water.

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Aerotime

APRIL 29, 2024

However, as the aircraft crossed the runway threshold, the footage appears to show the aircraft making little attempt to arrest its rate of descent or initiate a flare by raising its nose to bleed off any excess airspeed before it touches down.

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Simple Flying

JULY 27, 2024

The only trijet (three-engine) aircraft that Boeing ever produced was the 727. After the introduction of the four-engine Boeing 707, the manufacturer wanted to address the demand for shorter flights, perhaps with a twin-engine aircraft.

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Flying Magazine

MAY 3, 2024

The FMDM also stated that “after passing the final approach fix inbound, begin descent to MDA or step-down fix, if applicable. Descent should be approximately 1,000 fpm [feet per minute] to ensure that you are at the next required altitude. The approach plate for the RNAV 20 at KBYI notes the descent angle for the approach is 3.75

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Simple Flying

OCTOBER 12, 2024

The report concluded the probable cause to be a severe bout of clear air turbulence (CAT) as the aircraft performed its initial descent into Chicago O'Hare. The National Transportation Safety Board ( NTSB ) has released its final report on an Envoy Air turbulence accident last year, which seriously injured a flight attendant.

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Simple Flying

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

It slows the aircraft's descent, minimizing the risk of injury to occupants and damage to the aircraft. The Whole Aircraft Recovery Parachute System WARPS has a solid rocket motor that activates when the pilot pulls on the aircraft parachute handle release.

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Flying Magazine

MAY 8, 2024

Question: How do you know when to start your descent? At my home airport I plan my descents by using landmarks—be at this altitude over the water tower because that will put me at pattern altitude, etc. Next, determine distance for descent. How am I supposed to do that when I go to an airport that I am unfamiliar with?

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AV Web

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Remarkable cell phone footage of the entire sequence on The Print shows the plane in a climb before it drops in a rapid but controlled descent before crash landing on a turf area. A total of 38 of the 69 people on board died. The plane took off from Baku, Azerbaijan for Grozny but was diverted because of fog at the destination.

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Pilot Institute

JANUARY 14, 2025

Non-Precision Approaches Non-Precision Approaches: Only provide lateral guidance, requiring pilots to level off at a Minimum Descent Altitude (MDA) until the runway is visible. ILS): Include vertical guidance, allowing a continuous descent to a Decision Height (DH) where the pilot decides to land or go missed.

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Simple Flying

MAY 14, 2024

It can be for a number of reasons, but mostly because of hills and mountains close to the airport making a gradual descent impossible. This is the path the aircraft follows on approach to landing. High buildings in an urban area close to the approach path would also require a steep approach for landing.

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Professional Pilot

AUGUST 8, 2024

It is based on the pilot’s judgment of certain visual clues, and depends on the maintenance of a constant final descent airspeed and configuration. The destination is a couple thousand feet above sea level, with an RNAV approach that depicts a higher-than-normal descent gradient to a down-sloping runway. The ceiling is 800 ft overcast.

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AV Web

DECEMBER 11, 2024

They it began a 19-second descent, which resulted in halted communications. The flight was planned as a vertical hop to check the Mars helicopters flight systems and take more photographs of the surface of the red planet. It climbed to 40 feet above the surface, hovered, and captured some images.

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Flexair

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Knowing V-speeds ensures that a pilot can continue to fly the aircraft safely throughout all phases of flight, including takeoff, climb, cruise, descent, and landing. These speeds are derived from data obtained during flight testing and are essential for pilots to understand and memorize.

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Flight Training Central

MAY 2, 2024

He also demonstrates the four fundamentals of flight – straight and level, climbs, descents, and turns – ad shows why a stall is nothing to be afraid of. In this episode, the first in the series, Suderman shows what to expect on a first flight lesson, from taxiing the airplane to talking with Air Traffic Control to takeoff.

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AV Web

JANUARY 4, 2025

He headed for Perry Park but the aircraft was in a descent and he determined it wouldn’t make the field. .” The left engine continued to be troublesome and the instructor took control and feathered it. He told the student he wasn’t sure it fully feathered. The left wing hit a sign and the aircraft ended up in a swamp.

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Flight Training Central

MAY 8, 2024

The instructor will show you a normal takeoff, basic maneuvers (straight and level flight, turns, descents, etc.) You’ll most likely sit in the left seat, with your hands on the controls—you are flying! and a normal landing. When you land, your instructor will make your first logbook entry. You’re now on your way to becoming a pilot.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

A United Airlines flight was on descent into Newark Liberty International Airport on Thursday, October 28, when, as it was nearing 2,200 feet above sea level, it encountered a bird strike as it approached runway 22L. The aircraft, a Boeing 737-900ER , was able to continue safely to the runway and arrived three minutes later.

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AV Web

OCTOBER 5, 2024

According to FlightAware , the IFR flight plan took it on a loop through southern California before turning north toward Monterey and the track shows it maintaining a steady 219 knots at 20,000 feet for almost two hours when it turned south and began an erratic descent toward Bakersfield.

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One Mile at a Time

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

An Air France Airbus A350 flying to Tel Aviv yesterday flew most of the way, and then returned to Paris shortly before starting its descent. Air France passengers had a long “flight to nowhere” Bottom line An Air France Airbus A350 flying to Tel Aviv returned to Paris shortly before starting its descent. What exactly happened here?

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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. We’re now following a Saratoga. The IAF was looming closer.

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Aerotime

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Landing Challenges : Sharp turns and steep descents are necessary due to the surrounding peaks and variable Alpine weather. Optimal Flight Timing : Early morning during shoulder seasons for better weather and fewer delays. Sion Airport, Switzerland : Runway : A single asphalt runway, 2,000 meters long. Elevation : 482 meters.

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Pilot Institute

DECEMBER 12, 2024

As the name implies, the VSI shows the rate of the aircrafts climb or descent. It shows the rate of climb or descent in feet per minute. The faster the rate of climb or descent, the greater the differential pressure, and the more the needle will swing. How Does The System Give Inputs To The VSI? How Do We Fix Failures In Flight?

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AV Web

JUNE 6, 2024

But “the little flap that could” survived the intense heat and the stresses of the descent, enabling the Ship to “nail” its landing in the Indian Ocean. The nailbiting centered on the Ship, as in-flight video showed the controlling flap’s heat shield burn away during re-entry.

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AV Web

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

UAL Flight 2428 from Newark, New Jersey, to San Francisco International Airport responded to a traffic collision avoidance system (TCAS) resolution advisory (RA) and “slowed its descent to account for another aircraft at a lower altitude,” according to the FAA.

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