Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 8, 2024

If there was one thing that shook my nerves every time as a beginning pilot, it was talking to ATC. Thankfully, as many pilots are quick to discover, radio comms are not really as intimidating as they seem. Even so, no pilot should ever hesitate to ask for clarification if something does not make sense.

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Aeronautical Information Manual Runway Pilot Air Traffic Control 63

Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 8, 2024

If there was one thing that shook my nerves every time as a beginning pilot, it was talking to ATC. Thankfully, as many pilots are quick to discover, radio comms are not really as intimidating as they seem. Even so, no pilot should ever hesitate to ask for clarification if something does not make sense.

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Aeronautical Information Manual Runway Pilot Air Traffic Control 52

Air Facts

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

The many analyses and videos on these topics have been done in what can best be described as laboratory conditions—carefully selected ideal conditions of pilot, airplane, and environment. This approach gives perspective on all factors, including those that might otherwise be ignored or unrecognized.

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Professional Pilot

AUGUST 8, 2024

Air traffic control instructions often lead to unstable approaches. The request to make a short approach or maintain a higher-than-normal speed to the final approach fix is the most common reason pilots don’t meet stable approach criteria. Houston, we have a problem.

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Approach Descent Visual Meteorological Conditions (VMC) Runway 105

Air Facts

MAY 20, 2024

After reviewing our landing currency, the Captain determined that I would be the pilot flying our MD-11 home that night and First Officer, Sean, would be assigned the role of relief pilot. They relayed that only pilots in full uniform could be in the cockpit. As the thrust levers rolled back, I asked for the descent checklist.

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Flight Deck Cockpit Approach Descent 67

Chess In the Air

JUNE 24, 2022

About 90% of accidents could have been prevented by the pilot. Most can be avoided by diligent pre-flight preparations; by paying attention to what’s happening around us; by staying disciplined and flying within one’s margins; and by avoiding basic piloting mistakes through regular practice.

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Pilot AGL Wind Shear Runway 52

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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Photographic Logbook

JUNE 1, 2024

Farther east, I intervened on the behalf of a Cirrus SR-22 pilot inbound to Albany. Albany Approach and the Cirrus pilot were calling each other on the radio, but neither could hear the other's transmissions. Lined up on final approach for runway 34 at Jaffrey. said the Champ pilot, clearly impressed. (By

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Runway Approach Airplanes Turbulence 98

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 274

NYC Aviation

JUNE 17, 2020

Go Around – An aborted landing by an aircraft that is on final approach. Can be initiated by either the pilots or air traffic control. A weather report predominantly used by pilots, air traffic controllers and meteorologists, to assist in weather planning and operational decisions for a particular airport.

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Runway Air Traffic Control Approach Weather 52

Air Facts

MAY 10, 2024

Let us not forget that the circling approach maneuver is designed as a last resort, non-precision approach. A high degree of pilot proficiency, competence as well as currency (currency in Circling Approaches specifically). How truly important is this current approach to mission success? Any NOTAMS applicable?

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Approach AGL Descent Runway 70

Pilot Institute

JUNE 26, 2024

Go-arounds are among the easiest tasks a pilot can perform. Pilots avoid go-arounds because it is seen as an admission of guilt. 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. The best choice is to abandon a bad landing and go around.

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Wind Shear Runway Approach Aeronautical Decision-Making 52

Photographic Logbook

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Among General Aviation pilots, there was great fear that private aircraft would be permanently barred from controlled airspace, particularly around the epicenters of those attacks in New York City and Washington DC. This hardly seems equitable, but is a reality that pilots have borne for many years. ounce toiletries.

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Transponder Approach Clearance General Aviation 52

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. Well done to the PIC (Pilot-in-command)! At this point, we started our descent into Lisbon (LIS) Airport.

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Turbulence Runway Narrow-Body Aircraft Airlines 52

Fear of Landing

APRIL 19, 2024

The pilot held instructor ratings for helicopter and instrument helicopter, with 872 hours flight time, of which 29 were on type. Five minutes later, about two miles south of Teterboro, the pilot said “What is going on here?” The controller asked if the pilot needed assistance but the pilot said no.

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Air Facts

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

The many analyses and videos on these topics have been done in what can best be described as laboratory conditions, carefully selected optimum conditions of pilot, airplane, and environment. This approach gives perspective on all factors, including those that might otherwise be ignored or unrecognized.

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General Aviation Pilot Approach Runway 73

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. Can you spot the Eye?

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Weather Turbulence Runway Narrow-Body Aircraft 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. Thanks to the pilots for the great landing.

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Airlines Airline Weather Runway 52

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

OCTOBER 10, 2023

I love to see more female pilots flying out there, you girls rock! At this point we have entered the UK airspace and started our descent. The flaps are all out this means one thing, we are on final approach. Speedbrakes were applied as we have to slow down below 250 knots when we are flying at 10,000 feet and below.

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Airlines Airline Runway Tarmac 52

Photographic Logbook

APRIL 19, 2024

But they have become a grudgingly acknowledged facet of pilot life. The Inevitable Reroute Allentown Approach: "Cherokee Four Eight One, I have an amendment to your routing, advise ready to copy." I intercepted the approach course and after a few moments, reached the final approach fix at JUNIA. Mike asked.

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Approach Wind Shear Runway VOR 97

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

MAY 1, 2024

For new instrument pilots, flying an approach to minimums is a big challenge. Adding an approach briefing to the mix feels like one task too many. Luckily, mastering approach briefings is not as hard as it seems. This article breaks down how to deliver a top-notch approach briefing, every time. Approach notes.

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Approach NOTAMs Runway Weather 52

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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Airlines Airline Descent Turbulence 52

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. Tired, remember?) "Yep,"

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Approach Ceiling Weather Runway 52

Photographic Logbook

JULY 21, 2024

Transient fixed wing pilots cannot fly the East River Exclusion at all, so this course must be flown in the airspace with explicit ATC consent. Not only is it a spectacular flight to make, but I think there is instructional value in having our pilots fly in Bravo airspace while interacting with New York area ATC. Peril, indeed.

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Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

JULY 22, 2024

The Air India pilots and cabin crew selected to operate the A350, have to undergo crew familisation program before being allowed to operate the aircraft. Just as I was settled in, the captain announced to all of us that the flight had begun its descent and requested the crew to prepare for landing. Don't you hate it when that happens?

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