Drag Final Approach Turbulence 
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.
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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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?
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
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.
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.
Pilot's Life Blog
JANUARY 5, 2025
Approach speeds typically range from 80 to 90 knots depending on weight and flap settings, while full flaps are often used to provide the necessary lift during landing. The aircrafts landing gear is retractable, which must be extended during the final approach. The final approach is a delicate balance of power, pitch, and speed.
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