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.

Descent 52

Descent Weight-Shift-Control Crosswind Runway 52

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.

Descent 52

Descent Runway Rudder Pilot 52

Photographic Logbook

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

At one point, we were watching an RV on final approach when a green and white Citabria swooped into view from above the restaurant in a steep, descending turn and appeared to cut off the RV. A target moved across my traffic display at 450 knots (518 miles per hour). "I Photo by The Bear. Ice on Sodus Bay. Photo by The Bear.

Runway 89

Runway Knot Weather Turbulence 89

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. My clever plan was to beat it, but the rain was faster and arrived early.

Approach 69

Approach Wind Shear Runway VOR 69

Plane and Pilot

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

I checked the weather by phone and was assured it would be great CAVU (ceiling and visibility unlimited) with 2-3-knot winds from 090 degrees. 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. I flew into it, unaware.

Runway 73

Runway Threshold Approach AGL 73

Photographic Logbook

OCTOBER 11, 2024

As I passed Kelley's Island, wind streaks in the water out of the southwest indicated a wind of six to eight knots, exactly as forecast. No wonder I got bounced around so much on final approach this morning , I thought. Winds aloft tore at the observation deck with unexpected vigor. Reflection It was a wonderful day.

Runway 82

Runway Approach Knot Drag 82

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. Just as I had this thought, a 20+ knot wind aloft made turbulent by the terrain to the north began to batter all three airplanes.

Runway 88

Runway Approach Airplanes Turbulence 88

Chess In the Air

JUNE 24, 2022

This is consistent with Rick’s report, which referenced 9 knots of wind. Pattern Entry and the Challenger Complication The normal landing pattern for Runway 26 at Rifle is north of the airport with right turns to base and final. .” The ADSB trace shows Shmulik’s ground speed of 92 kt as he began his final turn.

Pilot 52

Pilot AGL Wind Shear Runway 52

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

DECEMBER 20, 2023

At this point the spoilers of the aircraft was deployed during our descent. This is to slow our aircraft down and we have to maintain the speed of less than 250 knots when flying below 10,000 feet. During our descent, we had a good view of Port Dickson and fortunately for us the weather wasn't too bad.

Airlines 52

Airlines Airline Weather Runway 52

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

OCTOBER 10, 2023

At this point we have entered the UK airspace and started our descent. Speedbrakes were applied as we have to slow down below 250 knots when we are flying at 10,000 feet and below. The flaps are all out this means one thing, we are on final approach. The ride was smooth, hardly any bumps so far.

Airlines 52

Airlines Airline Runway Tarmac 52

Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

Detecting them is difficult, which makes final approach and landing especially dangerous. Horizontal wind speeds near the surface can be as fast as 45 knots, resulting in a 90-knot wind shear from headwind to tailwind across the microburst. Eastern Air Lines Flight 66 , a Boeing 727, crashed on approach to JFK Airport.

Wind Shear 66

Wind Shear Weather Descent Approach 66

Professional Pilot

DECEMBER 10, 2024

After 11 hours of flight during our descent to initiate an approach, the airport closed for Category I (CAT I) approaches due to weather. During descent, we monitored the number 2 engine, and when we were at a comfortable distance from the airport we performed a precautionary shutdown and secured the engine.

Weather 98

Weather Approach Descent Runway 98

Pilot Institute

JUNE 26, 2024

A go-around is a maneuver performed to abort or reject a landing on the final approach or once the aircraft has already touched down. A common situation is if an aircraft is on final approach, and another holding on the runway cannot take off in time. Pitch for Climb The next immediate action is to arrest the descent.

Wind Shear 52

Wind Shear Runway Approach Aeronautical Decision-Making 52

Air Facts

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Airspeed variations with weight in light general aviation aircraft are only a handful of knots, so it’s easy to fly the published slow speed when light, the faster speed when heavy, and something in the middle when the aircraft weight is something in the middle. No math required.

General Aviation 98

General Aviation Pilot Approach Airplanes 98

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, having descended down the glideslope to 650ft and traveling at 150 knots, the flight data comes to an abrupt stop.

Final Approach 334

Final Approach Approach Instrument Landing System Runway 334

Pilot's Life Blog

JANUARY 5, 2025

Flight Characteristics The Piper Seminole has predictable handling characteristics, but its twin-engine nature demands more precision during the approach phase. Approach speeds typically range from 80 to 90 knots depending on weight and flap settings, while full flaps are often used to provide the necessary lift during landing.

Descent 52

Descent Final Approach Approach Runway 52

Plane and Pilot

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

/hp Engine: Rotax 912iSC3, 4-cylinder, opposed, air and liquid cooled, normally aspirated, gear-reduction drive, fuel-injected, 100 hp Propeller: MT composite, two-blade, constant-speed Maximum Cruise Speed: 117 knots Range, Max Range Power: 950 nm Rate of Climb, Sea Level: 750 fpm Max operating Altitude: 13,000 ft. Takeoff Over 50-ft.

Knot 97

Knot Airplanes Rudder Gross Weight 97