Pilot's Life Blog

JANUARY 12, 2025

Elevators, found on the tail, manage its pitch, or up-and-down motion. The rudder, also on the tail, adjusts yaw, which affects left and right turns. Taxiing and Takeoff: Initial Runway Maneuvers Taxiing involves navigating the plane on the ground to reach the runway, while takeoff is your first real flight challenge.

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Aileron Drag Rudder Descent 52

One Mile at a Time

APRIL 2, 2025

As you can see, the plane doesnt yet have the full Austrian livery, but instead has an all-white fuselage, except for the Austrian name written across the front of the plane, and the Austrian logo on the tail. About 10 minutes later, the seatbelt sign was turned on, and we started our gradual descent for Washington.

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Approach Descent Airline Airlines 82

Flight Training Central

JANUARY 27, 2025

1) High Roundout Sometimes when the airplane appears to temporarily stop moving downward, the roundout has been made too rapidly and the airplane is flying level, too high above the runway. This would result in the airplane stalling and dropping hard onto the runway. This climbing during the roundout is known as ballooning.

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Airplanes Runway Accelerated Stall Lift 89

One Mile at a Time

JANUARY 24, 2025

Emirates business class entertainment A380 Emirates also has a great map feature and tail camera. The only negative on this flight is that the tail camera was broken, as you can see in the second picture below. At 11PM we started our quick taxi, and by 11:15PM we were cleared for takeoff on runway 22R.

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Jet Tail Runway Cabin Crew 119

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. The remote control Exterior Camera There are 2 camera views The view from the tail.

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Airline Airlines Cabin Crew Descent 59

One Mile at a Time

MARCH 6, 2025

Unlike on the A350, its not a tail camera, though a nose camera is still better than nothing. Then at 5:50PM we began our taxi, and within 15 minutes, we were cleared for takeoff on runway 27L. Cathay Pacific 777 approaching Hong Kong At 1:50PM, we had a stunningly smooth touchdown on runway 7L. for a one hour pass, or $19.95

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Airline Airlines Runway Airplanes 90

Ask Captain Lim

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

On July 19, 1989, United Airlines Flight 232, a DC-10, crash-landed at Sioux City Airport after a catastrophic failure of its tail engine had caused a loss of all hydraulic control. Remarkably, through good teamwork with another travelling company instructor pilot, the crew managed to line up the plane on a closed runway.

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Runway Descent Thrust Tail 59

Air Facts

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

It was smooth, comfortable, and beautiful until I began our descent into the pattern at KOSH and extended the gear. I requested permission to land, and received a clearance to land “any runway, any direction, any time.” I chose runway 14 (the UGN crosswind runway) and the crash and resuce vehicles moved onto the adjacent taxiway.

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Pilot Descent Runway Crosswind 98

Pilot's Life Blog

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

The elevator, situated on the horizontal tail surface, adjusts pitch, raising or lowering the nose for ascent or descent. The rudder, attached to the vertical tail fin, manages yaw, enabling the nose to move left or right. Unlike airplanes, they can hover, move sideways, and land without a runway.

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Torque Lift Airplanes Stability 52

Air Facts

JULY 1, 2024

He was in his forties when we flew together in his V-tail Bonanza. 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. I could tell he was a good pilot. His skills were excellent, and his anticipation was admirable.

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Knot Approach Pilot Runway 97

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

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. The most dangerous scenario would have been the blown off door colliding with the tail structure. Apparently, not many aircrews are aware of this.

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Cockpit Descent Airline Airlines 52

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

JANUARY 28, 2024

In addition, the airport has 2 runways, runway 10/28 and 16/34 and operates 2 terminals. The tail livery is certainly very attractive. With a minute ahead of schedule, we pushed back and made our way to the departure runway. By then the aircraft started its descent when the cabin crew were released from their seats.

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Airline Airlines Descent Turbulence 52

Fear of Landing

OCTOBER 18, 2024

A pilot who goes by Coyote Stan commented : “Everyone should get an opportunity to land and take off from this runway. ” The runway (04/22) is a tabletop runway with no overrun protection. Runway 22, the standard runway in use, heads southwest, with the California coastline. But I had it.

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Runway Altimeter Pilot Lift 52

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. That was the runway we would use to land. It’s worth noting that Shmulik had a close call in the past: a jet pulled onto the runway in front of him with no radio call.

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Pilot AGL Wind Shear Runway 52

One Mile at a Time

JUNE 23, 2024

Lufthansa Allegris A350 business class entertainment As an aviation geek, what I was most excited to see was a new map interface, plus a high definition tail camera. Lufthansa A350 pushing back Vancouver Airport Lufthansa A350 taxiing Vancouver Airport At 7:15PM, we were cleared for takeoff on runway 26L.

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Tail Approach Airline Airlines 113

One Mile at a Time

JUNE 26, 2024

Kuwait Airways map feature A330 Kuwait Airways map feature A330 While there’s also a nose camera, that’s not nearly as exciting as a tail camera, especially when it’s not high definition. Kuwait Airways A330 taxiing Cairo Airport Our taxi was long but quick, and at 11:15AM we were cleared for takeoff on runway 23C.

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Approach Descent Airline Airlines 117

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

OCTOBER 15, 2024

At least when we started our descent, the weather was much better, descending and landing in smooth condition. Anyway, we landed at runway 20R and that means one thing, a good view of the traffic along the expressway as our aircraft taxied across the bridge (south cross) to get to Terminal 2. At this point, we started our descent.

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Cabin Crew Weather Descent Turbulence 59

Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Remember that wings, propeller blades, and tail surfaces are airfoil-shaped. It most commonly forms on the leading edges of your aircraft, including the wings, tail, and horizontal stabilizer, as well as on the propeller blades and pitot tubes. Many aircraft have heated leading edges on the wings, tail, and propellers.

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Pitot Tube Drag Lift Airfoil 52

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

APRIL 15, 2024

Anyway, for our flight, we were flying with the tail wind reducing our flight time, therefore the flight time was shorter but due to the heavy traffic at Singapore, we had to circle around for a few times before being given the green light to land at the airport, so even with the delay, we arrived about 40 minutes ahead of schedule.

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Runway Airline Airlines Final Approach 52

Photographic Logbook

OCTOBER 10, 2023

I had an easy out available to me: a descent of 1000 feet would bring me out of the clouds with plenty of altitude to spare above the terrain. As I taxied off the runway, Moe greeted me on Unicom and directed me to a parking spot. I gave my tail number and destination. "Oh, A good pilot always leaves himself an out.

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Transponder Approach Clearance General Aviation 52

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

OCTOBER 19, 2023

When we started our descent into Dubai airport, it was dark and we landed ahead of schedule and parked at this gate which later on I found out would be the same gate I be departing to Singapore. The view from my seat More photos of my seat The camera view from the tail of the aircraft. This is the rear of the aircraft.

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Cabin Crew Turbulence Airline Airlines 52

One Mile at a Time

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Speaking of tail cameras, unfortunately Ethiopian doesnt offer that on its A350s, unlike some other airlines. It was a super short distance to the runway, and at 2:55AM we were cleared for takeoff on runway 5C. Ethiopian Airlines business class map feature A350 We ended up landing at Addis Ababa Airport at 7:20AM, on runway 7R.

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Airline Airlines Descent Runway 85

Aerotime

JULY 26, 2024

At approximately 17:47 local time, the B-1B supersonic bomber, tail number 85-0085, crash-landed outside Runway 13 at Ellsworth Air Force Base. The aircraft touched down about 100 feet (30 meters) short of the runway, causing the rear radome to strike the ground and the main landing gear to hit the approach lighting system.

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Wind Shear Instrument Landing System Final Approach Runway 271

Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

The jet slammed into the ground six thousand feet short of the runway, taking the lives of 134 people. In seconds, an aircraft can be forced into an uncontrollable descent, leaving you with barely any time to react. If you dont act immediately, you could be forced into an uncontrollable descent before you even reach the runway.

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Wind Shear Weather Descent Approach 66

One Mile at a Time

DECEMBER 28, 2024

Japan Airlines business class entertainment A350 Japan Airlines business class entertainment A350 Japan Airlines business class entertainment A350 Japan Airlines business class entertainment A350 Fortunately the A350 has a lovely map feature, plus a glorious tail camera, which is just about my favorite entertainment on any aircraft.

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Airline Airlines Tail Approach 120

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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Airline Airlines Cabin Crew Runway 52

Air Facts

AUGUST 21, 2024

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. I make the turn off the runway, another radio call, and I taxi to the pumps. All set, now it’s time to go.

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Groundspeed Runway Approach Crosswind 98

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. Load’s” relatively safe haven high in the tail section left him hanging upside down on steel-wire control cables, emulating a tree sloth. Descent check!” I was dragging tail. This is Saigon.

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Weight-Shift-Control Tail Cargo Airplanes 52

Vintage Aviation News

AUGUST 26, 2024

When he attempted to contact the tower again, he discovered that the antenna on his primary radio was gone, having iced over during his descent through the overcast and snapped off. B-24D 41-23908 Hill AFB 19Mar2024 Veronico with restored Martin 250CE turret and tail turret as recovered from Alaska. the Air Force in Alaska.

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Weather Tail Drag Ceiling 124

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

JULY 22, 2024

The airport mayhave 2 runways (runway 14/32 and runway 09/27) but only one runway is in operation (09/27) and if this runway is in maintenance, the other runway will be in used. Once we reached runway 27, we departed just minutes after our schedule departure time. Don't you hate it when that happens?

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Cabin Crew Runway Weather Ceiling 59

One Mile at a Time

DECEMBER 26, 2024

The aircraft was exposed to strong GPS jamming which made the aircraft pic.twitter.com/rM1Q0jmMPt Flightradar24 (@flightradar24) December 25, 2024 The plane attempted a landing on runway 11 at the airport, but while on approach, it impacted the ground near the runway, broke into pieces, and caught fire.

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