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. Jet (and turboprop) turbine engines work more efficiently, and burn less fuel, at higher altitudes where the air is less dense.

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Cabin Crew Descent Runway Approach 269

Plane and Pilot

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

And lets face it, the key to that flawless approach is often a well-planned descent. In the airline world, descent planning and execution receives a lot of attention. Getting a couple of hundred thousand pounds of swept-wing jet down to sea level from 40,000 feet takes a bit of forethought and no shortage of technology.

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Descent Approach Final Approach Turbulence 55

Fear of Landing

MARCH 21, 2025

At the same time, they released an an urgent recommendation report calling for the FAA to close the helicopter route that the military helicopter was following whenever runway 33 is in use. This report shows that the separation between the aviation traffic for runway 33 and helicopters on route 4 was dangerously tight.

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Runway Air Traffic Control Approach Descent 69

One Mile at a Time

DECEMBER 22, 2024

Keep in mind these huge jets primarily operate flights that are at most two hours, so of course its a completely different experience than on long haul flights. The first class cabin on these domestic jets is pretty intimate, with just 12 seats, spread across two rows, in a 2-2-2 configuration.

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Airlines Airline Tail Descent 117

One Mile at a Time

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

LATAM offers Thompson Aero Vantage XL seats on these jets, which is a staggered configuration that you’ll also find on several other airlines. While we had a pretty short taxi to the runway, there was then a queue for takeoff. We were cleared for takeoff on runway 8R at 9:25PM.

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Approach Descent Runway Airplanes 113

One Mile at a Time

APRIL 2, 2025

Even though the plane is new to Austrian, its not a new jet. View pushing back Vienna Airport View taxiing Vienna Airport We had a very short taxi to runway 16, where wed be departing from, and we rocketed off at 10:45AM. About 10 minutes later, the seatbelt sign was turned on, and we started our gradual descent for Washington.

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Approach Descent Airlines Airline 102

One Mile at a Time

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

For one, ITA Airways A321neo might be the swankiest narrow body jet operated by any global airline, and really puts even other quality airlines to shame. However, it feels like a lot of airlines are making a compromise when it comes to hard product on these jets, compared to what passengers have come to expect on larger aircraft.

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Wide-Body Aircraft Approach Airlines Airline 116

Plane and Pilot

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

On my relatively high powered Vans RV-9A , flaps are not a critical item, unless the runway is short. Taking off with full flaps makes the plane levitate off the runway at lower speed but does not create a hazard to flight. This reason is more important in jets than to us single-engine pilots, but it still applies.

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Airplanes Cockpit Pilot Aileron 95

One Mile at a Time

JANUARY 24, 2025

Emirates Lounge New York Kennedy Airport Emirates has a door to the jet bridge in its lounge, so in theory, boarding sometimes happens through the lounge, if your A380 is parked at the right gate. However, when I was flying, they were doing some work on the upper deck jet bridge, so boarding from the lounge wasnt possible.

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Jet Tail Runway Cabin Crew 123

One Mile at a Time

APRIL 18, 2025

In fairness, this first class hard product is on the way out, as Japan Airlines is expected to retire these jets in the coming years, as it replaces them with Airbus A350-1000s , featuring an incredible first class product , and also a very good business class experience. At around 3:55PM Tokyo time, we started our gradual descent.

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Airlines Airline Approach Runway 106

Pilot Institute

OCTOBER 17, 2024

These systems are designed to help you stay on the correct glide path as you approach the runway. The Visual Approach Slope Indicator (VASI) is a Visual Glide Slope Indicator (VGSI) placed near a runway to help you land safely. Two-Bar VASI As the name suggests, the two-bar VASI uses two sets of lights placed alongside the runway.

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Runway Approach Threshold Clearance 98

One Mile at a Time

DECEMBER 15, 2024

The interiors of new Korean Air jets no longer look like the (very blue) exteriors, and Id consider that to be a good thing. So Korean Air is only the second airline to purpose-order this product, and its the first airline to install this on a Boeing jet. We had a smooth and gradual climb out.

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Approach Airlines Airline Jet 113

One Mile at a Time

MARCH 2, 2025

Theres not any bluetooth audio on these jets. We had a roughly 15 minute taxi, and at 6:30PM we made it to runway 1R, where we were immediately cleared for takeoff. British Airways 777 arrival in London At around 5:15AM London time, the first officer was back on the PA to announce that wed soon be commencing our descent.

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Descent Runway Approach Airlines 111

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. Some pilots soar like eagles to a smooth touchdown, and others settle to the runway like wounded turkeys.

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Stability Approach Runway Pilot 88

Plane and Pilot

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

The little plane leapt into the air almost immediately as the wind seemingly swirled from every direction along the 5,000-foot runway. I announced our departure intentions, receiving well wishes from the airport attendant who had come out to admire the plane, and Wilkins once again pointed us down the runway and into the blue sky.

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Runway Crosswind Rudder Pilot 98

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

It was nice to hear the Captain making announcement before departure and he warned us of some expected turbulence during our descent towards HND. Soon we started our descent and the expected turbulence came at this timing predicted by the Captain. Time to experience the Class J product on the domestic configured A350-900!

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Airlines Airline Cabin Crew Descent 59

One Mile at a Time

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Pushing back Mexico City Airport We had a very short taxi to the runway, and I particularly enjoyed the views of the parked Guardia Nacional 727s — three engines, swoon! Taxiing Mexico City Airport We also taxied past the Aeromexico hangar, where there were a bunch of Aeromexico Connect Embraer jets undergoing maintenance.

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Approach Descent Runway Airlines 113

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

After arrival, we landed and parked at the terminal where we disembarked through the jet bridge. The reason is the cabin lights were on through out the entire flight and the reflection from the light made it impossible to take a descent photo of the view outside. My ride: JA820A (Photo: K.H This is the front row (row 1) of the cabin.

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Turbulence Weather Final Approach Cabin Crew 59

Fly with Eva

MARCH 20, 2018

First time taxiing a jet, another tick in the box today. ’ There we go, rattling on runway 07R. We are very light without cargo, so in no time we reach the speed to rotate off the runway. We are very light without cargo, so in no time we reach the speed to rotate off the runway. I genuinely missed it.

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Jet Flight Deck Cargo Thrust 52

iPad Pilot News

DECEMBER 17, 2024

These range from passive red badges on flight plan waypoints and approach charts to identify NOTAMs and closed runways, to on-screen pop-ups accompanied by an aural message to make sure the app gets your attention. And the performance planning feature will warn you if computed takeoff or landing distances exceed available runway lengths.

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Pilot Weather Flight Plan Approach 105

Flying Magazine

MAY 15, 2024

If utilizing Runway 17 with left traffic, the crosswind turn will be heading 080, downwind 350, base 260, etc. Don’t accept the excuses of “I can’t fly if I can’t see the runway,” or “I can’t feel the airplane.” Note the 90-degree marks on the heading indicator as these help with orientation. It’s an ATD.

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Crosswind Airplanes VOR Runway 105

AV Web

JANUARY 8, 2025

For example, when I was flying a Pilatus PC-12 and cruising at FL260, the fuel burn was about 350 pounds per hour, meaning 45 minutes at that altitude consumes about 262 pounds of Jet A. A 500-fpm descent from 10,000 feet to a sea-level airport takes 20 minutes. It is worth considering the destination airport itself.

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Payload Airplanes Approach Descent 105

Gary's Flight Journal

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Allentown handed me off to Wilkes-Barre and they advised to expect visual runway two-two. I crossed the last ridge that was dotted with wind turbines and started my descent once handed off to the tower. I was cleared to land runway two-two, enter left down wind. I made a nice landing and cleared the runway without delay.

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Approach Runway Descent Aviation Technology 52

One Mile at a Time

JUNE 29, 2024

Pushing back Kuwait Airport We started our taxi at 2:50PM, and made our way to runway 33L. It was cool to see quite a few Kuwait Airways jets at gates, and in particular, I noticed how so few planes had been repainted in the new livery (the old livery feels very outdated, in my opinion).

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Runway Airlines Airline Descent 120

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Our taxi to the runway took around 10 minutes. 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. On final approach to SZB's runway 15. Here we are, my first time in Subang on a jet aircraft. Let's go inside!

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Runway Descent Airlines Jet 52

iPad Pilot News

MARCH 27, 2025

AvioFuel is primarily designed for turboprop and jet aircraft. Boeing Company Allows Boeing flight crews to calculate takeoff analysis, landing analysis and weight and balance information, correcting for pressure variation, runway conditions, engine bleeds and MEL items.

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Weather Pilot Flight Plan Airplanes 91

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

MARCH 8, 2025

This is the Pokemon Rokon Jet livery. I tried to change my flight to HD19 as it was operated by the Pokemon jet but unfortunately, my ticket which I paid at a promotional fee, doesn't allowed me to change for free and I had to fork out a whopping 30,000 yen to do so. We taxied towards runway 16L. Rolling down the runway.

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Runway Final Approach Weather Wide-Body Aircraft 52

Professional Pilot

JULY 3, 2024

Climate Scientist T he pilots of the intercontinental business jet had just finished transmitting their position report from FL330 over the Philippine Sea when one noticed the contrails of a commercial jet approaching their position a few thousand feet above their altitude. Understanding turbulence can be key to a smooth flight.

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Turbulence Weather Jet Pilot 40

One Mile at a Time

JUNE 26, 2024

I guess it’s no surprise that the airline is starting to phase out these jets. Kuwait Airways A330 taxiing Cairo Airport Our taxi was long but quick, and at 11:15AM we were cleared for takeoff on runway 23C. Sure enough, the descent started at 12:50PM, and then the seatbelt sign was immediately turned on.

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Approach Descent Airlines Airline 117

Northstar VFR

JANUARY 21, 2024

Same process as before, with the one change being that once we get to the runway, the Captain relinquishes control to me. After briefing the approach, we start our descent down. Easy Day at The Office Once at the gate, the gate agent steers the jet bridge up to the fuselage of the plane and the passengers disembark.

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Pilot Cockpit Airlines Airline 52

Aerotime

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Just prior to descent, the chemical smell was detected in the forward section of the aircraft by cabin crew staff and then by the captain and the first officer in the cockpit. As the Frontier A321 touched down on runway 26L at LAS a witness close by reported “two loud bangs in quick succession” due to the tires exploding.

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Cockpit Transponder Cabin Crew Descent 278

One Mile at a Time

JUNE 23, 2024

Lufthansa Airbus A350 Vancouver Airport Boarding started right on schedule, using Lufthansa’s group boarding system… Lufthansa boarding gate Vancouver Airport I can’t even begin to say how excited I was to board Lufthansa’s first Allegris jet, with the registration code D-AIXT. At this point the safety video was screened.

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Tail Approach Airlines Airline 113

Professional Pilot

APRIL 10, 2024

Gulfstream IV & Robinson R44 Corporate Jet Captain EJM Great Neck NY I n my opinion, they have not kept pace for many years, and are way behind on staffing and service. Gulfstream G650 Corporate Pilot Executive Jet Management Lake Worth FL F acilities are not adequately staffed, in my opinion. Graham Fig ATP. David Bjellos ATP.

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Clearance Pilot Weather Approach 40

Professional Pilot

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Cirrus Vision Jets are equipped with a unique safety feature called Safe Return Autoland, which allows passengers to land the plane with just the push of a button in the event of pilot incapacitation. As type rated pilots are envisioned as GPs, the ground-based cockpit will most likely look like the real deal minus oxygen masks.

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Pilot Cockpit Pilot in Command Cabin Crew 52

Pilot Institute

APRIL 12, 2025

The principle is the same whether the aircraft gets thrust from propellers or jet engines. A propeller forces air backward, while a jet engine ignites a mixture of air and fuel to generate hot gases that eject backward. In jet engines, increasing throttle increases the fuel flow, producing more exhaust gases that can be flung backward.

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Lift Torque Thrust Aileron 52

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. Fortunately, there is a runway at the end of every ILS. If an airport has a single runway, its always possible it may close. Tell us your story and how you overcame the situation.

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Weather Approach Descent Runway 98

Professional Pilot

AUGUST 8, 2024

According to the FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam), a stable approach is defined as one in which the pilot establishes and maintains a constant angle glidepath toward a predetermined point on the landing runway. Even with this knowledge, pilots continue to engage in behavior that culminates in unstable approaches.

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Approach Descent Visual Meteorological Conditions (VMC) Runway 105