Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

A VOR approach gives you accurate guidance by following specific VOR radials. Unlike an Instrument Landing System (ILS), a VOR approach only provides horizontal guidance. So, you must manage the descent and altitude using the VORs published step-down fixes and minimum descent altitudes (MDAs). Initial approach altitude.

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VOR Approach Descent Final Approach 52

Fear of Landing

DECEMBER 6, 2024

The controller confirmed a descent to 3,000 feet, the minimum safe altitude for BEGKA. At the same time, another aircraft on approach to Montgomery County requested a diversion, as the visibility was below the minimums required. The LPV approach relies on the pilot flying a highly accurate descent path to the decision altitude.

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Approach Runway Air Traffic Control Descent 84

Pilot Institute

OCTOBER 16, 2024

It also allows you to focus on flying during the last stages of the approach and landing. Descent Point Nominate a descent point that will give you a constant 3° profile to the threshold. This allows you to configure appropriately and ensures a stabilized approach. We also start our descent from the circuit altitude.

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Airplanes Descent Approach Runway 52

Pilot Institute

DECEMBER 12, 2024

If you’re on a non-precision or precision approach, understanding MDA (Minimum Descent Altitude) and DA (Decision Altitude) is incredibly important. DA is for precision approaches, requiring a decision to land or go around at a specific altitude. Circling approaches and APV are unique cases that dont fit the general rule.

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Altimeter Descent Approach Runway 52

Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 2, 2024

On final approach, it can be the difference between recovering and crashing. Initiating a Power-off Stall Now, let’s dive into the stall: Reduce Power Simulate Approach Descent Watch for Stall Warnings 1. Use of Flaps During Recovery Once you arrest the descent and recover from the stall, you need to clean up.

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Descent Approach AGL Lift 52

Fear of Landing

APRIL 19, 2024

At approximately 30-40 feet agl, the spinning stopped and the helicopter appeared to stabilize for a brief moment before continuing a nose-low, forward descent into the grass north of Runway 28. Feather the blades to generate lift from the upward flow of air during the descent (instead of pushing the air downwards in powered flight).

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Torque Indicated Airspeed Tail Knot 87

Flight Training Central

DECEMBER 4, 2023

The approach for the soft-field landing is similar to the normal approach. The major difference between the two is that a degree of power is used throughout the level-off and touchdown for the soft-field landing so as to control the descent rate all the way to touch down. VS0 should be used.

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Approach Ground Effect Final Approach Airplanes 52

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

AUGUST 2, 2024

There were a few good bumps during take off and more of it during the descent especially flying through the clouds. Anyway, during the descent, there was quite a bit of bumps and that also includes a sudden downdraft that made me hold on to the seat in front of me, I dislike this feeling to be honest.

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Descent Runway Cabin Crew Weather 102

Pilot Institute

OCTOBER 13, 2024

Key Takeaways Bounced landings can result from excessive speed, improper flare, or high descent rates. Improper Flare Technique The flare is a maneuver where you elevate the aircraft’s nose slightly just before landing to decrease the descent rate. Use power as necessary to control the descent rate.

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Descent Runway Rudder Pilot 52

Pilot Institute

JULY 12, 2024

Perfect the approach phase by managing the aircraft’s energy and using references to improve positioning throughout the pattern. See how the wind affects the base leg and how you can compensate for it and safely execute the base-to-final turn. Flying the Approach Haphazard approaches are very likely to lead to haphazard landings.

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Descent Weight-Shift-Control Crosswind Runway 52

Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 27, 2024

Back in the early days of jet airliners, pilots long experienced in more forgiving two- and four-engine, piston-powered prop planes found themselves running out of airspeed, altitude, and ideas on the final approach to landing. Several of these unstabilized approaches resulted in major aircraft damage or worse. Simple as that.

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Stability Approach Runway Pilot 76

Pilot Institute

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Finally, at airports with short final approaches, like London City Airport, PAPI is preferred for its ability to give precise feedback, helping pilots manage steep or short descents. It will also improve your approach accuracy. So, next time you land, use this knowledge and enjoy a more controlled descent.

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Runway Approach Threshold Clearance 98

Photographic Logbook

APRIL 19, 2024

I intercepted the approach course and after a few moments, reached the final approach fix at JUNIA. I pulled the power back and set a notch of flaps to establish a 90 knot, 500 foot/minute descent. Inbound to WALCO on the RNAV-28 approach with Sodus Bay in sight.

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Approach Wind Shear Runway VOR 97

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

JANUARY 28, 2024

The aircraft was on final approach to SKG. The Captain made his announcement and informed us about some whether ahead of us especially during take-off and we can expect some during our descent. By then the aircraft started its descent when the cabin crew were released from their seats. My flight departed from gate 2.

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Airline Airlines Descent Turbulence 52

Photographic Logbook

JUNE 1, 2024

Because the other pilot reported in a moment before I did, Tower asked him to make a short approach and cleared him to land, then instructed me to extend my pattern and land after the other aircraft. Lined up on final approach for runway 34 at Jaffrey. Given the sight picture on final approach, I could only agree.

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Runway Approach Airplanes Turbulence 98

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.

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Runway Approach UTC Knot 61

Pilot Institute

OCTOBER 12, 2024

Carb icing tends to happen at low power settings, such as when making an approach. With the throttle at idle on the final approach, the pilot may be unaware that icing has formed until they come to apply power for a missed approach! For example, during the cruise phase of the flight or a long descent. The result?

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Descent Approach Weather Pilot 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

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Once we were on our way, our source of information about our flight only came before the start of our descent. At this point of time, we started our descent not long after. On final approach to SIN. I was hoping for the seats beside mine to remain vacant but it was not the case when both of them turned up.

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Runway Descent Airline Airlines 59

Photographic Logbook

JULY 11, 2024

Since we lost our LPV approaches due to obstructions along the final approach course, the downgraded LNAV minimum descent altitude for the approach to runway 28 was 558 feet above the ground. I was cleared for the RNAV-28 approach into Sodus and set the avionics appropriately.

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Ceiling Approach Weather Runway 52

Air Facts

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

We continued our descent for a couple of seconds and then he began a turn again to the left towards the taxiway. Although the traffic pattern was otherwise normal, the base leg was to the end of the runway, with no provision for final approach. The scenario was that the pilot was returning due to weather.

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Gross Weight Runway Airplanes Pilot 98

Plane and Pilot

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

As I approached the river, the plane started to settle faster than it had. It looked like I was still on a descent to touch down at the threshold on Runway 15. As I approached the center of the river and cliff, suddenly I was below the runway, looking up at the cliff. It dawned on me what probably happened on my final approach.

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Runway Threshold Approach AGL 62

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

OCTOBER 15, 2024

At least when we started our descent, the weather was much better, descending and landing in smooth condition. At this point, we started our descent. However, we encountered some gloomy clouds during our descent. At this point, we were on final approach as landing gears were deployed and flaps were set.

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Cabin Crew Weather Runway Descent 59

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Not long after, we started our descent into Subang Airport. We hit some light turbulence during our descent. On final approach to SZB's runway 15. With a light load, our aircraft lifted off quickly. It was not a bad day for flying. Singapore's sea traffic is usually busy. We touched down ahead of schedule.

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Runway Descent Airline Airlines 52

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

JANUARY 22, 2024

Not long after, we started our descent. There was a bit of light turbulence during our descent. We are on final approach on runway 34 at SKG. Somehow this view reminds me of my Jetsmart's A320 takeoff at Santiago Airport. Beautiful, isn't it? During our cruising, we witnessed the sun disappearing. Welcome to Thessaloniki!

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Runway Descent Turbulence Airline 52

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

MARCH 28, 2024

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. At this point, we started our descent into LHR airport. Below) We were on final approach to runway 27L. The last ray of light.

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Weather Turbulence Runway Narrow-Body Aircraft 52

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

DECEMBER 20, 2023

At this point the spoilers of the aircraft was deployed during our descent. During our descent, we had a good view of Port Dickson and fortunately for us the weather wasn't too bad. At this point, we were lined up for our final approach into KUL runway 33. Descending was smooth and we touched down on runway 33.

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Airline Airlines Weather Runway 52

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

JANUARY 14, 2024

This was my flight's final assigned gate. I spotted another green stripes livery on this A330-900neo on final approach to this airport. At this point we started our descent and we can feel the wind shaking our plane quite a bit especially at a lower altitude. We arrived into ATH Airport, landing on runway 21L.

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Airline Airlines Weather Turbulence 52

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

APRIL 15, 2024

At this point, we started our descent into Changi Airport. We were on final approach onto runway 02L, greeted by the familar sighting of the Eastern part of Singapore. This was taken about 8 hours into the flight and the sun was already out. I am certainly a fan of these type of this view.

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Runway Airline Airlines Cabin Crew 52

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Many hours later, we started our descent into New York. At this point, we were on final approach to runway 31L. I can't wait to return in the near future. Off we go, I enjoyed some view of Sao Paulo before settling in. At this point, the flight was smooth thanks to the good weather. We landed smoothly on runway 31L.

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Airline Airlines Runway Final Approach 52

Photographic Logbook

OCTOBER 10, 2023

I had an easy out available to me: a descent of 1000 feet would bring me out of the clouds with plenty of altitude to spare above the terrain. I requested a descent to warmer air at 5,000 feet from Elmira Approach. A good pilot always leaves himself an out. But no ice formed that morning. Welcome to College Park!"

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Transponder Approach Clearance General Aviation 52

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

JANUARY 4, 2024

This is seat 46A, I moved to this seat just before we started the descent into Frankfurt. At this point we were close to our final approach to FRA airport. In addition, each seat back is fitted with an In-Flight entertainment system and has USB power plug with each row fitted with 2 universal power sockets.

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Airline Airlines Runway Weather 52

Aerotime

JULY 26, 2024

The incident occurred while the crew was conducting a low-visibility approach through dense fog. During the final approach, the pilot reduced engine throttles to manage airspeed and align with the Instrument Landing System glideslope. A fire broke out, resulting in a total loss of the aircraft.

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Wind Shear Instrument Landing System Final Approach Runway 279

Chess In the Air

JUNE 24, 2022

Under normal circumstances Shmulik would have had sufficient altitude to delay the landing by several minutes: his glider’s minimum descent rate in still air was just 100 fpm. Even a more typical descent rate of 200 fpm would have allowed Shmulik to hold for about 5-7 minutes before he would have had to proceed with the landing.

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Pilot AGL Wind Shear Runway 52

One Mile at a Time

DECEMBER 25, 2024

In video footage, the plane can be seen entering a steep descent toward Aktau and even banking to the right. Thats definitely not normally how youd shoot an approach, so clearly something was very wrong at this point. Were there sudden flight control issues? While some passengers survived, a majority lost their lives.

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Jet Descent Airline Airlines 93

Air Facts

MAY 20, 2024

After completing the approach briefing, we were given our descent clearance and I initiated the Vertical Nav profile that was loaded into the FMS. As the thrust levers rolled back, I asked for the descent checklist. I remember Jim saying to me, “Mark, I don’t care how bad your landing is, but whatever happens, don’t go around.”

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Flight Deck Cockpit Approach Descent 96

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

MARCH 17, 2024

Once we were on our way, we encountered some expected turbulence especially flying through the clouds but once we reached our assigned flight level, it was smooth all the way until we were on final approach. At this point, we started our descent into Lisbon (LIS) Airport. Once we were closer to ground, it started getting bumpy.

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Turbulence Runway Narrow-Body Aircraft Descent 52