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 82

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

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 94

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 82

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

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 77

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 Airline 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 112

Chess In the Air

JUNE 24, 2022

I was listening intently to the ASOS for wind or gusts, letting it repeat 5 or 6 times with the exact same report: 9 kts straight down the runway; no gusts. After we decided this, we heard a Challenger jet announce “Taxiing to 26 for takeoff”. That was the runway we would use to land. As we will learn, it was the whole issue.

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Pilot AGL Wind Shear Runway 52

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 97

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 104

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 Airline Airlines 52

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

One Mile at a Time

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Well, unfortunately today isnt one of those days, as an Azerbaijan Airlines jet bound for Russia diverted to Kazakhstan, where it crashed, killing dozens. In video footage, the plane can be seen entering a steep descent toward Aktau and even banking to the right. That impact happened a bit over 2hr30min after first departing Baku.

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Jet Descent Airline Airlines 123

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 276

Air Facts

MAY 29, 2024

Last year there were 145 inches, and they say when a ship lands on the plowed runways it looks as though it were disappearing down a long tunnel. ” Colonel Weaver came up to us one evening and introduced himself, as did a Mr. Clyde Herreld of Allison Motors, who was here working on the jet engines.

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Weather Jet Pilot Descent 85

One Mile at a Time

JUNE 11, 2024

This was actually an airBaltic jet operating on behalf of SWISS, as SWISS wet leases some of these planes (airBaltic has significant wet lease operations, given the impact that Russian airspace closure is having on the airline). I imagine that once the jet pushed back, the pilots were committed to giving it a shot.

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Pilot Jet Rudder Descent 117

Air Facts

AUGUST 21, 2024

Below, the boats and jet skis stream across the lake—people enjoying their own adventure this evening as I fly overhead. More turns, steep banks, and soon enough I spot her orange kayak in the lake just off the end of runway 9. Descent and landing is smooth and calm this evening, and I make a wheel landing for the fun of it.

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Groundspeed Runway Approach Crosswind 98

Photographic Logbook

AUGUST 13, 2023

The ODP was a key element of my departure strategy, but I also filed to IPECA, the missed approach fix for the instrument approach to the runway we would use that morning. The direct route from our departure runway (34) to IPECA would also help manage terrain. Low clouds breaking up over Pickens County Airport.

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Approach Ceiling Runway Clearance 52

Professional Pilot

JULY 3, 2024

M ost difficult experience has been taxiing when visibility for runways is down to 150 m or less. I’d venture to say that few aircraft out there can cruise at 350 kts, and operate safely out of the 2500-ft runway at WKR, which has had its share of landing mishaps. Thinking we could be on fire, we initiated a 7000-fpm descent.

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Pilot Runway NOTAMs TWR 40

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

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 110

Vintage Aviation News

AUGUST 22, 2024

We strapped into the cockpit, completed routine checks and procedures, started the engines, and taxied to the end of the runway. Descent check!” I turned final and lined up with the runway, aiming for a near-end touch-down point a thousand feet below. Saigon Tower, Bookie one-zero-five, number-one on taxiway Alpha for departure.”

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Weight-Shift-Control Tail Cargo Airplanes 52

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

JANUARY 8, 2024

ATR-72-500 9M-FYG (Route: SZB-XSP) My photo Economy Class For my trip report, click here My thoughts The turboprop aircraft may travel at a slower speed and fly at a lower altitude than the jet aircraft, it is a cheaper aircraft to operate and is more cost efficent on routes that has lesser demand and better suited for shorter runways.

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Airlines Airline Cabin Crew Runway 52

Aerotime

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

After departure from Leipzig’s runway 26L, the aircraft headed north and then eastwards, climbing to 33,000ft (10,300m) and crossing the German/Polish border at 03:26, around 18 minutes after take-off. The flight proceeded in an easterly direction and passed into Lithuanian airspace at 05:11 local time.

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Final Approach Approach Instrument Landing System Runway 334

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

Aerotime

DECEMBER 30, 2024

First, there was a shocking runway collision in Tokyo on the second day of the year. Japan Airlines flight 516 was landing at Haneda Airport (HND) when the Airbus A350-900 collided with a Japan Coast Guard DHC Dash 8 that was already on the runway.

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Turbulence Runway Airlines Airline 130

One Mile at a Time

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Unfortunately yesterday wasnt one of those days, as an Azerbaijan Airlines jet bound for Russia diverted to Kazakhstan, where it crashed, killing dozens. While it has only been around 36 hours since the tragedy, a lot of details are emerging, with Reuters now reporting that the jet was downed by a Russian air defense system.

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