Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

These control surfaces dictate the aircraft’s roll, and this allows it to bank smoothly through turns or even recover from turbulence. Key Takeaways Ailerons control the aircrafts roll by adjusting lift on each wing. The aircrafts wing is able to generate lift due to its shape. Why does this increase the lift?

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Aileron Weight-Shift-Control Rudder Longitudinal Axis 90

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

OCTOBER 16, 2024

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

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Runway Descent Jet Airline 52

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

MAY 20, 2024

There was turbulence from time to time and the seatbelt sign came on a few times. At this point, we started our descent into Singapore, flying near Malaysia. We lifted off in slightly bumpy conditions. The windows were unlocked when we started our descent. The limited selection of hollywood movie.

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Runway Descent Airline Airlines 59

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

JANUARY 14, 2024

To get there, you need to follow the signboard leading you to a lift and from the lower level, you can walk through the underpass to get to the other building. Announcement was made by the Captain about our flight which we would to expect some turbulence especially along the way but no mention about the flight delay.

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Airline Airlines Weather Turbulence 52

Pilot Job Central

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Anti-Ice, Rain: flight deck window heat, windshield wipers, probe heat, and anti-ice/de-ice systems that either prevent ice from accumulating on lift generating surfaces and engines, or break the ice off after it’s accumulated. Descent planning can be complicated and needs to be done more than 100 miles from the destination.

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Pilot Airplanes Weather Air Traffic Control 52

One Mile at a Time

DECEMBER 28, 2024

Part of that even lifts up, to expose a shallow, enclosed storage area, big enough for a phone or passport. Japan Airlines tail camera A350 On the descent, the crew distributed a variety of amenities that passengers could take with them. Theres a large counter area to the side of the seat, where you can place things during the flight.

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Airline Airlines Tail Approach 120

Pilot Institute

AUGUST 2, 2024

Environmental Factors Turbulence Severe turbulence can cause disruption to an aircraft’s flight. In some cases, the aircraft may lose control due to the severity of the turbulence. Icing Icing on the aerofoil disrupts the smooth airflow over the wings that produce lift. An increasing rate of descent.

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Altimeter Turbulence Descent Lift 52

Air Facts

APRIL 29, 2024

I requested a descent from 6,000’ down to 4,000’ and was denied due to traffic. I was soon cleared to descend to 4,000’ and entered IMC during the descent while I located the approach chart to brief. I began a rapid descent from 3,000’ down to the 2,000’ for the IAF. We’re now following a Saratoga. The IAF was looming closer.

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Descent Approach Weather AGL 98

Air Facts

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

To get the extra lift required for the turns, I had to dive to get extra airspeed so that the plane could turn at that same AOA. This descent used the same technique that (would have) had value in many of the NTSB accidents involving engine failure after takeoff.

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General Aviation Pilot Approach Airplanes 98

Chess In the Air

JUNE 24, 2022

There were some patches of moderate lift and sink as would be expected on a normal summer soaring day. 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.

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Pilot AGL Wind Shear Runway 52

AV Web

APRIL 15, 2025

With lateral options dwindling, the Bell 47D went into a vertical lift. After one full revolution, the helicopter lifted rapidly from the ground and climbed immediately. Fixed-Wing Foibles Consider the Airbus first officer (FO) who tried to satisfy ATCs request to increase their descent (rate), so he engaged open descent mode.

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Pilot Airplanes Runway Descent 52

Pilot's Life Blog

JANUARY 5, 2025

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. The pre-landing check is the first step in ensuring the aircraft is ready for a stable descent. Additionally, configure the aircraft for a stable descent.

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Descent Final Approach Approach Runway 52

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

JULY 22, 2024

One of them informed us about the weather and possible thunderstorm at Delhi Airport and he mentioned about the smooth ride when they flew in from Delhi so we could be expecting smooth ride during cruising but possible turbulence when we approach Delhi. We lifted off effortless towards the grumpy skies. Soon, it was our turn.

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Cabin Crew Runway Weather Ceiling 59