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MARCH 11, 2025

The alert will only sound once every 60 seconds and is automatically disabled if groundspeed is less than 40 knots. Runway Final Approach Alert – Alerts when approaching any runway, based on altitude, vertical speed, track, and when within 4 nm of the runway threshold. AGL after having been above 1,000 ft.

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AGL Runway Groundspeed Descent 52

Plane and Pilot

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

To cope with these challenges, airline glass flight decks contain a vertical navigation function (VNAV) that keeps the autopilot, and the crew, on the right path to arrive at the final approach fix, or downwind leg, at speed and on altitude. A towered airport with an approach control can make this quite easy. When to Start Down?

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Descent Approach Final Approach Turbulence 55

Aerotime

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Having been cruising along at around 500 miles per hour (800 kph) or so, depending on aircraft type, the crew will need to reduce this to around 150 mph (240 kph) for the final approach, and even lower for the actual landing itself. At this point, the use of the aircraft’s flaps becomes critical.

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Cabin Crew Descent Runway Approach 265

Aerotime

JULY 19, 2024

With the landing gear down but without the use of the wing leading-edge slats and trailing-edge flaps, there was little the crew could do to control the stricken aircraft’s approach speed, other than through variable engine power settings.

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Runway Horizontal Stabilizer Airlines Airline 288

Flying Magazine

APRIL 26, 2024

Left downwind on a blustery day with live weather actually shows a virga burst over the field, with local winds gusting 36 knots, making for some extreme conditions in such a tight canyon. 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.

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Crosswind Weather Knot Aileron 105

Fear of Landing

APRIL 19, 2024

The helicopter turned left to return to the airport, travelling at about 85 knots. The indicated airspeed had fallen below 65 knots and was still decreasing. The helicopter was at treetop height with an indicated airspeed of zero knots when the right yaw ceased. The pilot reported two miles out.

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Torque Indicated Airspeed Tail Knot 94

Fear of Landing

DECEMBER 13, 2024

On the 25th of November 2024, a Boeing 737-400 crashed on final approach to Vilnius airport with one fatality. At 03:28 UTC, ninety minutes into the flight and on final approach to Vilnius, the aircraft crashed near Liepkalnis Hill. One pilot was killed in the crash, the other three suffered serious injuries.

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Runway Approach UTC Knot 96

Pilot Institute

OCTOBER 16, 2024

This allows you to configure appropriately and ensures a stabilized approach. Take your ground speed in knots and divide it by two. An IFR pilot will run the GUMPS checklist before passing the final approach fix. So if your Vso is 50 knots, then aim to fly 70 knots. We calculate our approach speed using 1.3

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Airplanes Descent Approach Runway 52

Air Facts

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Wind velocity of greater than 20 knots with higher gusts, especially flowing over rough terrain, can lead to an unwelcome flight. Even stable airmass of constant 20 knot winds as it traverses over uneven terrain will cause eddies or burbles, or “potholes in the sky” that will “involuntarily” move the aircraft in its various axes.

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Turbulence Wind Shear Knot Lift 52

Air Facts

MARCH 26, 2025

The airspeed indicator registered 55 knots, close to the Cessna 172s stall speed. But as I banked into my final approach, my heart sank. I did the worst thing possible and tried to lose altitude by steepening my approach. Several seconds passed as I scanned the sky. Time seemed to freeze as I floated in ground effect.

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Knot Runway Pilot Tail 52

Photographic Logbook

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

At one point, we were watching an RV on final approach when a green and white Citabria swooped into view from above the restaurant in a steep, descending turn and appeared to cut off the RV. A target moved across my traffic display at 450 knots (518 miles per hour). "I Photo by The Bear. Ice on Sodus Bay. Photo by The Bear.

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Runway Knot Weather Turbulence 89

Ask Captain Lim

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Recently, the pilot of a Malaysia Airlines A350 earned praise on social media for expertly handling a demanding final approach in London’s Heathrow Airport during a storm that struck Britain. Its important to note that the A350 has a demonstrated crosswind limit of 40 knots with gusts.

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Crosswind Pilot Approach Final Approach 52

Pilot Institute

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

There can be up to three marker beacons on an approach: Outer Marker (flashes blue) – Represents the Final Approach Fix and/or glideslope intercept. ILS Categories Aircraft Approach Categories There are the categories listed on your instrument approach chart. Category B: 91 knots to less than 121 knots.

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Approach Knot Runway Distance Measuring Equipment 52

Air Facts

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

If you’re approaching from the final approach side of the runway and there is only one airplane entering downwind, sidestep to the upwind leg and fly parallel to the runway before turning crosswind. Again, the key is to avoid a collision, not follow some FAA diagram to within an inch.

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Crosswind Airplanes Runway Approach 98

Plane and Pilot

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

The RNAV approach to the 7,000-foot Runway 31 that snakes around from the Runway 4 extended centerline, loops past Citi Field, and rolls out on a tight-in final approach. Gear up,” I said, quickly followed by “select speed 180 knots, level change to 2,000 feet.” Go-around , flaps 13,” I called.

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Runway Approach Knot Jet 52

Photographic Logbook

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

Even slowed by a 25 knot headwind, the airplane still saved time. As we maneuvered for the approach, we passed through an invisible rain shower in the darkness of sufficient vigor that the sound of rain ticking on the windshield penetrated our headsets. Ground team!

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Instrument Meteorological Conditions Approach Final Approach Airplanes 52

Pilot Institute

JULY 12, 2024

Flying at 60 knots? Two key aspects make good approaches. Pilots select their target airspeed for each approach. For example, it’s good practice to add a few knots to V-ref when landing in gusty conditions. times the aircraft’s stall speed on short final. times the aircraft’s stall speed on short final.

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Descent Weight-Shift-Control Crosswind Runway 52

Photographic Logbook

OCTOBER 11, 2024

As I passed Kelley's Island, wind streaks in the water out of the southwest indicated a wind of six to eight knots, exactly as forecast. No wonder I got bounced around so much on final approach this morning , I thought. Winds aloft tore at the observation deck with unexpected vigor. Reflection It was a wonderful day.

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Runway Approach Knot Drag 82

Photographic Logbook

APRIL 19, 2024

I intercepted the approach course and after a few moments, reached the final approach fix at JUNIA. I pulled the power back and set a notch of flaps to establish a 90 knot, 500 foot/minute descent. My clever plan was to beat it, but the rain was faster and arrived early. At least there were no witnesses.

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Approach Wind Shear Runway VOR 69

Photographic Logbook

JUNE 1, 2024

Just as I had this thought, a 20+ knot wind aloft made turbulent by the terrain to the north began to batter all three airplanes. Lined up on final approach for runway 34 at Jaffrey. Given the sight picture on final approach, I could only agree. The last fifteen minutes to Jaffrey were a slog through rough air.

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Runway Approach Airplanes Turbulence 88

Air Facts

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Instrument panel of the T-34B With its 225-hp engine and constant speed prop, 240 knot maximum indicated airspeed, and built for positive 6 and negative 3Gs, it was both highly maneuverable and forgiving with no nasty characteristics that could get neophyte students in trouble. The Navy’s primary trainer was the T-34B.

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Cockpit Rudder Tail Indicated Airspeed 98

Plane and Pilot

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

I checked the weather by phone and was assured it would be great CAVU (ceiling and visibility unlimited) with 2-3-knot winds from 090 degrees. It dawned on me what probably happened on my final approach. A little more investigation revealed that the club’s mechanic had just completed a 100-hour inspection.

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Air Facts

APRIL 24, 2024

Seconds later, now within 50 feet of the ground, the turbulence completely vanished, granting us a steady, moderate wind straight down the runway, and allowing us our standard over-the-fence speed of 65 knots, a gentle flair, and a greased on landing like Dad had done countless times on our little airstrip in St. Peter, Wisconsin.

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Turbulence Wind Shear Final Approach Ceiling 52

Pilot Institute

MARCH 6, 2025

VORTAC – VHF Omni-directional Range/Tactical Air Navigation VORTAC is a navigational aid operating in the VHF band that is used to provide guidance along airways, air traffic service routes, and intermediate and final approach tracks. It consists of two independent components VOR and TACAN.

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Pilot Weather Air Traffic Control NOTAMs 52

Chess In the Air

JULY 4, 2022

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 That does very little when you’re in 10-20 knot sink.

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Wind Shear AGL Lift Runway 52

Pilot Institute

OCTOBER 13, 2024

For most light aircraft, you should aim for a descent rate of 500 feet per minute on the final approach. Here are some techniques to help you avoid bounced landings: Approach Speed During landing, you should maintain the approach speed for your aircraft type.

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Descent Runway Rudder Pilot 52

Photographic Logbook

AUGUST 20, 2023

I flew to my hometown against a 30 knot headwind that stretched the flight time to just over three hours. Because of trees encroaching on the final approach courses, nighttime instrument procedures are no longer authorized at my airport. At the fuel pump in Sodus preparing for departure.

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Runway Airplanes Approach Final Approach 52

Air Facts

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Perhaps knowing that a sudden loss of engine power loss leads to a decay of airspeed at the rate of 15 knots in two to three seconds and that means you only have two to three seconds to decide. If you had memorized the Emergency Checklist of engine failure on takeoff and had a plan, you might walk away unscathed. What would that plan be?

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Groundspeed Lift Approach True Airspeed 52

Chess In the Air

JUNE 24, 2022

This is consistent with Rick’s report, which referenced 9 knots of wind. Note that a 43 knot gust from a direction of 190 degrees was measured at 17:39, one minute after the accident (provided that the time stamp is accurate). The ADSB trace shows Shmulik’s ground speed of 92 kt as he began his final turn.

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Pilot AGL Wind Shear Runway 52

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Speedbrakes were applied as we have to slow down below 250 knots when we are flying at 10,000 feet and below. The flaps are all out this means one thing, we are on final approach. At this point we have entered the UK airspace and started our descent. The ride was smooth, hardly any bumps so far. Welcome back to the U.K!

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Airlines Airline Runway Tarmac 52

AeroSavvy

AUGUST 20, 2021

I configured the airplane the same way as noted on the Piper Climb chart: 105 mph (91 knots), flaps 10 ° , full throttle. Time To Fly Our aircraft can cruise for about 4 ½ hours plus an hour of reserve fuel at 130 knots. Phoenix Approach Control gave us a few delay vectors before turning us onto final approach.

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Density Altitude OAT Airplanes Fixed Base Operator 52

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

DECEMBER 20, 2023

This is to slow our aircraft down and we have to maintain the speed of less than 250 knots when flying below 10,000 feet. At this point, we were lined up for our final approach into KUL runway 33. During our descent, we had a good view of Port Dickson and fortunately for us the weather wasn't too bad.

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Airline Airlines Weather Runway 52

Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

Detecting them is difficult, which makes final approach and landing especially dangerous. Horizontal wind speeds near the surface can be as fast as 45 knots, resulting in a 90-knot wind shear from headwind to tailwind across the microburst. They are violent, localized downdrafts that strike without warning.

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Wind Shear Weather Descent Approach 66

Fear of Landing

JUNE 14, 2024

The aircraft was filled to full fuel and the pilot’s departure and flight to Murwillumbah was uneventful until the final approach to Murwillumbah. The Cessna then continued at the same height until the mid-point of the runway, at which point it climbed to 200-280 feet at 60 knots before descending towards the field.

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Threshold Runway Approach Pilot 78

Professional Pilot

DECEMBER 10, 2024

The weather at GYD was so bad that could not even commence an approach. Before we reached the final approach fix (FAF), the windshear ahead alert was triggered. We decided to cancel our approach, and received a windshear warning several seconds after the alert.

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Weather Approach Descent Runway 98

Photographic Logbook

JANUARY 25, 2025

Not Cool, Man After transitioning across multiple sectors of Boston Center's vast airspace, the home stretch found us on with Boston Approach under a crisp, blue New Hampshire sky. With as much as 25 knots of tailwind, we made the flight from Sodus to Alton Bay in only two hours. It was only half full of parked aircraft.

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Runway Airplanes Threshold Approach 68

Pilot Institute

JUNE 26, 2024

A go-around is a maneuver performed to abort or reject a landing on the final approach or once the aircraft has already touched down. A common situation is if an aircraft is on final approach, and another holding on the runway cannot take off in time. You have to achieve and maintain Vx or Vy within +10/-5 knots.

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Wind Shear Runway Approach Aeronautical Decision-Making 52