Flight Training Central

MAY 28, 2024

Sitting in the flight deck during the cruise portion of any flight may have a tendency to become monotonous. But as the destination traffic pattern approaches, workload increases dramatically. A firm understanding of the proper terminal area procedures is essential for staying safe as you depart or approach the airport.

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Crosswind Runway Air Traffic Control Approach 98

Vintage Aviation News

MAY 25, 2024

Pilot Report is a collection of flying experiences sent by our readers and readopted as an article for this website. My headset lead was quite short, so I took the headset off so as to be able to look over the pilots. The final approach to land was 85kt and quite a short run for the final landing.

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Pilot Cockpit Approach Primary Flight Display 102

Aerotime

JULY 19, 2024

Departure of Flight 232 All closed up and ready for departure on a fine summer’s day, Flight 232 departed Denver at 14:09 local time for the first leg of its journey to Chicago. 285 passengers and 11 crew members were on board the flight that day.

Runway 301

Runway Horizontal Stabilizer Airlines Airline 301

Air Facts

MAY 20, 2024

After reviewing our landing currency, the Captain determined that I would be the pilot flying our MD-11 home that night and First Officer, Sean, would be assigned the role of relief pilot. This would work great for me as I would get the highly desired middle break during our 10 hour flight home. Why not Anchorage?”

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Flight Deck Cockpit Approach Descent 67

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. I imagine this is how a real CRJ pilot must feel. I imagine MD80-style pilots are used to the same sensation. Also visible was green grass and flowering trees.

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Crosswind Weather Knot Aileron 105

Plane and Pilot

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

ADFs, marker beacons, and VOR receivers, each relying on a constantly shrinking population of land-based navaids, fill these dated flight decks. One step up the ladder, the frequent traveler and light IFR pilot may opt for an advanced autopilot, digital glass attitude, and heading displays, and ADS-B In on a tablet or portable.

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Cockpit Instrument Landing System Approach Pilot 96

Flight Training Central

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

In other words, you’ll need to commit time to determining what your personal limitations will look like as a newly-rated instrument pilot. Fly IFR even in VMC – Even in visual conditions, it’s invaluable to your development as an instrument pilot to operate “in the system” consistently.

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Checkride Weather Flight Deck Approach 52