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Norwegian B737 suffers runway overrun in Molde, close call with sea edge: video

Aerotime

According to the Aviation Herald, the top of descent and initial approach phases were uneventful and routine with the aircraft beginning its descent into Molde at 18:39. Flightradar24 The flight climbed normally to 32,000ft (9,756m) and followed a north-westerly track direct to Molde.

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Delta CRJ-900 Accident In Toronto: Preliminary Report Published

One Mile at a Time

degrees to the right, and a rate of descent of 1,110 feet per minute The plane touched down at a bank angle of 7.5 degrees to the right, and 3g vertical acceleration, and a rate of descent of approximately 1,098 feet per minute. The initial impact was 420 feet past the runway 23 threshold.

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How to Fly an ILS Approach

Pilot Institute

Non-Precision Approaches Non-Precision Approaches: Only provide lateral guidance, requiring pilots to level off at a Minimum Descent Altitude (MDA) until the runway is visible. ILS): Include vertical guidance, allowing a continuous descent to a Decision Height (DH) where the pilot decides to land or go missed.

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Mastering Approach Lighting Systems: Key Insights for IFR Pilots

Flight Training Central

Approach light systems are a configuration of signal lights starting at the landing threshold and extending into the approach area, at a distance of 2,400 to 3,000 feet for precision instrument runways, and 1,400 to 1,500 feet for non-precision instrument runways.

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Lufthansa Boeing 747-8 makes heavy landing in Los Angeles: video 

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However, as the aircraft crossed the runway threshold, the footage appears to show the aircraft making little attempt to arrest its rate of descent or initiate a flare by raising its nose to bleed off any excess airspeed before it touches down.

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Step-by-Step Guide to No-Flaps Landings for Pilots

Pilot Institute

The flaps on an aircraft are used for controlled descents with slower airspeed during the approach and landing. When landing without flaps, pilots must adjust their techniques to compensate for higher approach speeds, a shallow descent angle, and longer landing distances. What is the purpose of flaps? Pre-Landing Checklist 1.

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RNAV Approaches Simplified: A Guide for New Pilots

Pilot Institute

The minima table lists the DA and Height Above Threshold for each type of RNAV approach. LNAV Approach An LNAV (Lateral Navigation) approach helps guide you left and right toward the runway, but it doesnt tell you how to control your descent. You use step-down altitudes at fixes here just like the LNAV method to manage your descent.