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 87

Pilot Institute

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Landing an airplane can be one of the most nerve-wracking tasks for a student pilot. As a pilot, you will need time to master it. A pilot must consider several things before landing. Descent Point Nominate a descent point that will give you a constant 3° profile to the threshold. Not sure where to begin?

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Airplanes Descent Approach Runway 52

Pilot Institute

OCTOBER 13, 2024

Bounced landings are something almost every pilot has experience with. Key Takeaways Bounced landings can result from excessive speed, improper flare, or high descent rates. Even experienced pilots must remain cautious to prevent bounced landing accidents. Use power as necessary to control the descent rate.

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Descent Runway Rudder Pilot 52

Pilot Institute

JULY 12, 2024

Even the best of pilots can mess up sometimes. But for new pilots, it can be tough to figure out where it all went wrong. Key Takeaways Start by setting up your approach correctly to ensure you arrive at the threshold perfectly every time. 60 x 5 = 300 feet per minute is your recommended descent rate. Had a rough landing?

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Descent Weight-Shift-Control Crosswind Runway 52

Plane and Pilot

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

Efforts like this freed male pilots for combat missions, and her dedication led to her appointment as commander of Reading Station. Further complicating matters was the fact that the plane would be delivered by civilian pilots. As the sun began its descent, we began the final leg of what would end up being a four-hour trek.

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Runway Crosswind Rudder Pilot 98

Pilot Institute

MAY 4, 2024

Short field landings are a true test of a pilot’s skill. They are also one of the most feared maneuvers during the private pilot checkride. Whether you’re new to short field landings or a pilot needing a refresher, this essential guide is for you. Feeling overwhelmed by this challenging maneuver?

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Weight-Shift-Control Runway Approach Density Altitude 52

Pilot Institute

MARCH 26, 2024

A soft field landing is a technique pilots use when landing on unpaved surfaces. Why Do Pilots Perform Soft Field Landings? Crowd Source Information The next best resource for information about runway conditions is other pilots. Calculate your landing and takeoff distances using the pilot’s operating handbook (POH).

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NOTAMs Runway Approach Descent 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 managed the stepdown to 2,000 feet at JAKRR (named for WFC founder Jake DeGroote) by programming the autopilot for a descent to that altitude.

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Ceiling Approach Weather Runway 52

Photographic Logbook

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

But it was an excellent flying day, so I took wing with a group of WFC pilots for sushi in Massachusetts instead (Westfield-Barnes Airport, KBAF). The pilot of a Cessna Skylane still on the runway responded plaintively. "I Was this a planned maneuver between the pilots? Photo by The Bear. I am clearing as fast as I can."

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Runway Knot Weather Turbulence 89

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Announcement was made in both Japanese and English and the pilots gave us an update on our flight during cruising. Turning left, heading towards the threshold. We started our descent. Once on board, I was greeted by the lovely crew and the cabin interior certainly caught my attention. Passing by a couple of ANA aircraft.

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Cabin Crew Weather Airlines Airline 59

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

behind the pilot's cockpit) The lavatory is at a reasonable size, I was able to use it without difficulty. Here we are, we have reached the threshold. After sometime of cruising, we started our descent into Delhi. It was hazy during our descent but nothing bumpy. We entered the runway 25.

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Weather Runway Cabin Crew Turbulence 59

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

JANUARY 14, 2024

Finally we reached the threshold and we were on our way. At this point we started our descent and we can feel the wind shaking our plane quite a bit especially at a lower altitude. At this point we started our descent and we can feel the wind shaking our plane quite a bit especially at a lower altitude. Goodbye Frankfurt!

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Airlines Airline Weather Turbulence 52

Plane and Pilot

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

It looked like I was still on a descent to touch down at the threshold on Runway 15. The plane started to move, and the strut hit me behind the knees, dumping me in the pilot’s seat. I was soon sitting in the seat, feet on pedals, hand on throttle, and back on the overrun taxiing to the threshold. I passed, no problem.

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Runway Threshold Approach AGL 70

NYC Aviation

JUNE 17, 2020

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. It warns pilots of a too high or too low descent path. RON – Remain OverNight.

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Runway Air Traffic Control Approach Weather 52

Fear of Landing

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Starting with earlier that day: a flight instructor and two student pilots were stranded at the airport after their rental aircraft had suffered a magneto malfunction during the pre-flight checks. The Baron landed at 18:20 with two pilots on board. He made it clear that the departure was unapproved and at the pilot’s own risk.

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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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Cabin Crew Runway Weather Ceiling 59