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. Several of these unstabilized approaches resulted in major aircraft damage or worse. Simple as that.

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Stability Approach Runway Pilot 83

Flying Magazine

APRIL 26, 2024

For the final approach, I calculated V REF of about 128 was fought with much shear, with airspeed variances of up to 20 to 30 knots, providing a wild ride. As is often the case with swept-wing jets, sometimes extra drag is required beyond gear and flaps. Also visible was green grass and flowering trees.

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Crosswind Weather Knot Aileron 105

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

MARCH 28, 2024

On the day of departure Even though we had plenty of time before our flight departure, we decided to head to the airport early as dragging our cabin baggage across the footpath was not ideal. About 40 minutes on the aircraft, we were finally on our way, no updates from the Captain until later part of the flight. Can you spot the Eye?

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Weather Turbulence Runway Narrow-Body Aircraft 52

Chess In the Air

JULY 4, 2022

Possible causes include: Rotor turbulence, e.g. on wave days. In certain conditions blowing dust (a “ haboob “) can make an approaching front easily visible. Imagine being on final approach right when a small-scale thermal breaks off the ground that can even send a 300 pound porta-potty flying high into the air. (Btw

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Wind Shear AGL Runway Lift 52

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

MARCH 10, 2024

Having to drag your baggage across the carpeted area is not fun. Usually it gets turbulent at the bay of Bengel but not on this flight. On final approach to LHR runway 27 Left. This is the first time for me, I had enter the airside longer than this and had no issues at all. As you can see, my flight was re-timed.

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Cabin Crew Runway Airlines Airline 52

Pilot Institute

MAY 8, 2025

You’re on your final approach and suddenly realize your landing gear isnt down. During certain phases of flight, you may retract the landing gear to reduce drag and improve climb performance. Later, as you approach your destination, you’ll need to extend the gear again for landing. But how does this happen?

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Air Traffic Control Runway Pilot Approach 52

Pilot Institute

APRIL 5, 2024

Preparing Your Approach Decide if you want to use the crab or the sideslip approach. The crab method is the most comfortable way to fly the approach. A sideslip approach creates excess drag and requires more control inputs. We recommend learning to use the crab method during most of the approach.

Crosswind 52

Crosswind Longitudinal Axis Aileron Rudder 52