Plane and Pilot

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

I called Lawson Tower and was cleared for taxi and mid-runway takeoff on Runway 15. I was still in a pretty rapid descent. While still in a descent, soon to crash into the trees, I turned to look. I was in a controlled descent. I checked the instruments, and all were in the green. I then did my run-up.

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Descent Lift Runway Cockpit 87

Pilot Institute

MAY 4, 2024

Not only must you fly unnervingly slow, but you also have to pick a spot on the runway and hit it. It’s a runway that is too short for a normal takeoff or landing but still usable with certain precautions. This allows them to safely operate into and out of these tight runways. You’re not alone.

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Weight-Shift-Control Runway Approach Descent 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 Runway 71

Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 27, 2024

Well, for sure the training of pilots in swept-wing jets has improved dramatically, and the aircraft, runway environment, and approach aids have all made significant leaps forward. Some pilots soar like eagles to a smooth touchdown, and others settle to the runway like wounded turkeys. So, what happened? No pressure.

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Stability Approach Runway Pilot 82

Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 23, 2024

Fifteen hundred feet past the end of the runway, a pilot was trapped in the cockpit of an Extra NG. ATC rolled the emergency vehicles and cleared her to land straight in on Runway 13, wind 080 at 6 knots, with the wingman flying escort. Data shows a constant high-speed descent straight toward the runway.

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Knot Runway Pilot Air Traffic Control 87

Gary's Flight Journal

MAY 21, 2024

I taxied out and launched from runway one-four after really getting my temps up while waiting for departing and landing traffic, oh and a couple of meat bombs dumped from the jump plane. After alerting to no descent I disconnected the AP and hand flew. I did another search under the cowl and in and around the prop, nothing.

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Descent Approach Runway Hangar 98

Flying Magazine

APRIL 26, 2024

“The FMS-guided visual provides a lateral and vertical path from a fix fairly close to the airport all the way down to the runway,” says Johnson. The RNAV H approach into Runway 1 at Teterboro creates a pathway to assist pilots navigating visually in a very congested area. You can hand fly them or couple them to the autopilot.”

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Approach Air Traffic Control Runway Flight Deck 92

Pilot Institute

MARCH 26, 2024

Unlike paved runways, every soft landing surface is different. Obstructions: Ensure the runway is clear of obstacles, from stones to animals. You can walk down the length of the runway. If the runway is too wet, it might be temporarily closed. They’re happy to tell you the status of the airport and runways.

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NOTAMs Runway Approach Descent 52

Fear of Landing

MAY 3, 2024

On the 9th of August 2023, a VX4 crashed at Cotswold Airport in Gloucestershire during a test flight over the runway. Then the pilot carefully climbed to 30 feet above the runway. The pilot kept the aircraft at 30 feet above the runway where it successfully remained stable for 10 seconds. A vertical descent rate of 19.5

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Descent Thrust Knot Lift 83

Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 23, 2024

Fifteen hundred feet past the end of the runway, a pilot was trapped in the cockpit of an Extra NG. ATC rolled the emergency vehicles and cleared her to land straight in on Runway 13, wind 080 at 6 knots, with the wingman flying escort. Data shows a constant high-speed descent straight toward the runway.

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Knot Runway Pilot Air Traffic Control 52

Photographic Logbook

JUNE 1, 2024

In my case, I reached a midfield left downwind simultaneously with another Cherokee on a right midfield downwind for the same strip of pavement, runway 2. As I watched the other aircraft make a turning descent toward the runway numbers, I wondered if the tower was going to want to call my base as a way of sequencing us.

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Runway Approach Airplanes Turbulence 98

Cranky Flier

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

If you need a break — which we did — there’s a restaurant in the museum with a great view of the runway at Friedrichschafen Airport (FDH). We began our descent as we approached the airport. All-in, we spent two hours here, but I could have done much longer and paid much closer attention.

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Flight Deck Descent Runway Approach 152

Flight Training Central

DECEMBER 4, 2023

The major difference between the two is that a degree of power is used throughout the level-off and touchdown for the soft-field landing so as to control the descent rate all the way to touch down. Add full flaps and establish recommended soft-field approach speed on final, approximately 1/2 mile from the runway.

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Approach Ground Effect Final Approach Airplanes 52

Air Facts

JUNE 12, 2024

We soon reached 17,000 feet and then started our descent while looking into Maui’s Haleakala Crater. We planned our route and descent so as to put the old Upolu Pt airport right outside Joe ‘s window. At the far end of the runway, we again climbed skyward, trading airspeed for altitude.

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Air Traffic Control Descent Runway Thrust 93

Air Facts

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

The instructor was able to complete the turn, but the airplane overshot the runway. The pilot flying wrote, “After completing the turn back to the field we saw the airport environment and we were located over the runway but more than halfway down runway 17. The instructor’s preparation for an engine failure is exemplary.

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Gross Weight Runway Airplanes Pilot 66

Plane and Pilot

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Turning final, I set up myself with what is now my runway. About 5 miles out, I contacted Lawson Tower, which cleared me for a straight-in to Runway 15. It looked like I was still on a descent to touch down at the threshold on Runway 15. The wind blowing down the runway created a downdraft. More flaps.

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Runway Threshold Approach Final Approach 66

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

Soon, we entered the runway and off we go. We turned into the active runway. After a U-turn, we were greeted by the beach of Chennai as we continue our descent into our glide path towards the runway. Window view (From Take-off to Landing) Air India Airbus A320neo being prepared for departure. We pushed back early.

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Runway Weather Airlines Airline 103

Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 8, 2024

It seemed to continue this way until we finally rolled onto the runway and got to the good part. Enter left downwind Runway 18, report midfield.” ATC needs to know if you heard and understood the instructions correctly, so you need to “read back” what was said: “Enter left downwind Runway 18, report midfield, Cessna 12345.”

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Aeronautical Information Manual Runway Pilot Air Traffic Control 64

Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 8, 2024

It seemed to continue this way until we finally rolled onto the runway and got to the good part. Enter left downwind Runway 18, report midfield.” ATC needs to know if you heard and understood the instructions correctly, so you need to “read back” what was said: “Enter left downwind Runway 18, report midfield, Cessna 12345.”

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Aeronautical Information Manual Runway Pilot Air Traffic Control 52

Air Facts

MAY 20, 2024

After completing the approach briefing, we were given our descent clearance and I initiated the Vertical Nav profile that was loaded into the FMS. As the thrust levers rolled back, I asked for the descent checklist. I remember Jim saying to me, “Mark, I don’t care how bad your landing is, but whatever happens, don’t go around.”

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Flight Deck Cockpit Approach Descent 67

Air Facts

JULY 31, 2024

The wind was fierce, and the narrow runway offered little room for error. I communicated my intentions and began my descent. As I began my descent back into Lanseria International Airport, I felt a renewed sense of purpose and accomplishment. As I approached, I realized I was in for a challenging landing. The landing was rough.

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Turbulence Approach Weather Descent 69

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

Air Facts

JUNE 5, 2024

With a father who took flying jobs in Southeast Asia, Africa and other unusual locations, hundred dollar hamburger stops often were red dirt strips in the Congo or Sudan or ice runways on the north slope of Alaska. The hangar talk was different, too. Dad wasn’t much of a storyteller and probably was humble by pilot standards.

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Pilot Hangar Runway Approach 79

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

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

Ask Captain Lim

JANUARY 16, 2024

Meanwhile, the captain would have to initiate an immediate emergency descent to a safe altitude at 10,000 feet or higher, depending on terrain considerations. On January 2, 2024, a runway collision took place between a Japan Airlines Airbus A350 and a Coast Guard Dash 8 plane at Tokyo Haneda Airport, resulting in both aircraft catching fire.

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Cockpit Airline Airlines Descent 52

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

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

JANUARY 22, 2024

Currently the airport has 2 terminals, the main and the satallite terminal and uses 2 runways, runway 03L/21R and 03R/21R. Rolling down the runway in this beautiful weather. Not long after, we started our descent. There was a bit of light turbulence during our descent. We are on final approach on runway 34 at SKG.

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Runway Descent Turbulence Airlines 52

Flight Training Central

MAY 12, 2024

“Clermont County Traffic, Skyhawk 2135 Sierra is departing runway 22, Clermont.” My turn to final is a little wide so I corrected back onto the extended centerline for runway 22 for a descent, but safe landing. Well, here goes nothing. Full throttle, airspeed is alive, rotation at 55 knots and climb out at 74 knots.

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Knot Airplanes Crosswind Runway 52

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

This time, both of the engines were started after pushed back so no PTU (Power Transfer Unit) - 'barking' noise was heard during our taxi to the runway. Soon, we were on the main taxiway heading towards the runway. We entered the runway 25. After sometime of cruising, we started our descent into Delhi. It has been fun!

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Weather Runway Cabin Crew Airlines 59

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

MAY 20, 2024

Currently the airport has 2 terminals with a 3rd starting operation in the near future, it has an impressive 5 runways (runway 17L/35R, 17R/35L, 16L/34R, 16R/34L and 15/33). At this point, we started our descent into Singapore, flying near Malaysia. At this point, we started rolling down the runway.

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Runway Descent Airlines Airline 59

Flight Training Central

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Approval for a contact approach lets you make a legal, visual descent to land without fuss and while retaining your IFR status. Include the runway you’d like to use when the destination is a towered airport. Navigate to the Airport You may begin your descent once you’re cleared, un-less ATC instructed otherwise. Be patient.

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Approach Pilot Clearance Descent 52

Northstar VFR

JANUARY 4, 2023

Ideally, you should choose one that is at least 50 nautical miles away, with a long runway, abundant FBO/ maintenance services, and a precision approach. Remember that weather conditions vary the further away you get. It may not be safe to plan for an alternate that is 10 miles away.

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Ceiling Instrument Meteorological Conditions Approach Weather 52

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

OCTOBER 19, 2023

With 2 runways, (12L/30R and 12R/30L), both runways have sufficent runway length to be able to cope with the heaviest and biggest aircraft, the A380 and Boeing 747-8F. In-Flight Entertainment At this point, we started our descent into Singapore. Overall, I find this meal to be alright, nothing spectacular about it.

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Runway Cabin Crew Airlines Airline 52

AV Web

JULY 21, 2024

At top of the descent, Burt and I each had one last coffee from our thermos and shifted in our seats urgently, dreaming of an upcoming visit to a urinal. The approach lights beckoned, followed by runway and taxiway lights. As with most late nights, we were cleared to the initial approach fix from miles and miles away.

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Cockpit Approach Descent Airplanes 52

NYC Aviation

JUNE 17, 2020

Abeam – Describes the positioning of an aircraft directly across from or over a navigation aid or runway. A continuous broadcast of weather, active runways, and other important information like NOTAMs (see below). The runway release time assigned to an aircraft operating in traffic management programs.

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Runway Air Traffic Control Approach Weather 52

Air Facts

JULY 1, 2024

But he had the habit of jamming power at the approach end of the runway and with a shove on the throttle, and a quick pull on the yoke, he would take off. After lining up on the runway, I slowly and deliberately advanced the throttle marking the airspeed, oil pressure, and speeds. The aircraft was a like a glove on his hands.

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Knot Approach Pilot Runway 68