Fear of Landing

APRIL 19, 2024

Feather the blades to generate lift from the upward flow of air during the descent (instead of pushing the air downwards in powered flight). The aerodynamic effect allows for enough lift and control for a safe descent without engine power. Then use the collective control on what sounds to this single-engine pilot like a flare maneuver.

Torque 89

Torque Indicated Airspeed Tail Knot 89

ABEAM

JULY 5, 2024

In Kuwait, we were told to expect the ILS of runway 33R approach, but when getting near to the ILS, Approach kept us high and even vectored us through the final approach course. Luckily the temperature had dropped to 39°C already there. Somehow we knew this ferry would work out in time as planned… Stay tuned !

VOR 52

VOR Density Altitude Approach Final Approach 52

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

DECEMBER 19, 2024

You can take either the escalator or lift up to the departure hall. At this point, we were on final approach to runway 20R. This aircraft flew in from Seoul and departed a few hours later for Bangkok. At this point, the aircraft just took off from Changi. The train ride to the airport took about 30 minutes.

Airline 59

Airline Airlines Turbulence Runway 59

Air Facts

OCTOBER 14, 2024

The eddies mixing with the vertical motion of the heat generating lift of the heated air makes for discomfort. The up motion of the lift vector from the surface temperatures, and the perpendicular wind vectors pushing the heated air along, make for a dynamism in space. As we got crossed the final approach fix, the rain shaft grew.

Turbulence 52

Turbulence Knot Wind Shear Lift 52

Air Facts

DECEMBER 11, 2024

This catalogued data will guide us to anticipate properly, as you sit behind the controls of your Piper Arrow and fire up the engine to a roar, anticipating the demand to be lifted in space climbing up to the desired altitude. But hold on for a second. These simple anticipatory mechanisms keep you in the game of flying safely.

Groundspeed 52

Groundspeed Lift Approach True Airspeed 52

Chess In the Air

JULY 4, 2022

Most western pilots have patiently worked such lift for an hour or more while waiting for conditions to improve near their destination airport. In certain conditions blowing dust (a “ haboob “) can make an approaching front easily visible. Dust devils and other extreme lifting motions can also cause havoc near the surface.

Wind Shear 52

Wind Shear AGL Lift Runway 52

Photographic Logbook

JULY 14, 2024

Final approach, runway 28, Block Island State Airport. The extra precautious were probably unnecessary; Warrior 481 lifted off quickly and climbed skyward with plenty of runway remaining. The runway is 108 feet above sea level. Photo by Alicia.

Runway 89

Runway Weather Airplanes Approach 89

Photographic Logbook

JULY 11, 2024

Since we lost our LPV approaches due to obstructions along the final approach course, the downgraded LNAV minimum descent altitude for the approach to runway 28 was 558 feet above the ground. This meant that there would be no getting into Sodus unless the ceiling lifted. Still IFR, but barely.

Ceiling 52

Ceiling Approach Weather Runway 52

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

OCTOBER 16, 2024

With a light load, our aircraft lifted off quickly. On final approach to SZB's runway 15. We waited for a short while before departing. It was not a bad day for flying. Singapore's sea traffic is usually busy. Not long after, we started our descent into Subang Airport. We hit some light turbulence during our descent.

Runway 52

Runway Descent Jet Airlines 52

AeroSavvy

AUGUST 20, 2021

More air molecules in engine cylinders allow the engine to produce more power; more air molecules moving across the propellor blades and wings means more efficient thrust and lift. As altitude increases, air molecules spread out, resulting in less power and lift. It was rewarding to see the aircraft perform exactly as expected.

Density Altitude 52

Density Altitude OAT Airplanes Fixed Base Operator 52

Pilot Institute

APRIL 5, 2024

If you overshoot the final, do not make a steep turn or use excessive rudder to correct for it. Final Approach Once established on final, adjust your heading to maintain the extended centerline. Hold this heading if you are flying the approach using the crab method. This puts you at risk of an accelerated stall.

Crosswind 52

Crosswind Longitudinal Axis Aileron Rudder 52

Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

Detecting them is difficult, which makes final approach and landing especially dangerous. With nothing left to lift it, the core has nowhere else to go but down. When you fly into a microburst on approach or departure, youll first encounter a strong headwind, which will give you a brief lift.

Wind Shear 66

Wind Shear Weather Descent Approach 66

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

We lifted off almost effortlessly. At this point, we were on final approach to Taipei Taoyuan Airport. Window shot photos (Take off to Landing) This is why I chose row 21A, I get a good view of the wing and the engine. After a short delay, we pushed back. Passing by some local traffic. The take off roll was quite impressive.

Airlines 52

Airlines Airline Turbulence Weather 52

Chess In the Air

JUNE 24, 2022

There were some patches of moderate lift and sink as would be expected on a normal summer soaring day. Unsurprisingly, the actual glide ratio of his 49:1 glider was much better than the required 14:1 and he approached the airport relatively high. Sometimes you fly through virga and you can even find yourself in lift.

Pilot 52

Pilot AGL Wind Shear Runway 52

Air Facts

AUGUST 12, 2024

Since the Beech 18 is a tailwheel airplane, this required the pilot to bend over, lift up the elevator, and inspect the trim tab actuator rods exiting from the underside of the elevator. With that as justification, I neglected to lift the elevator and continued on my way around the airplane. It would be an omission I would soon regret.

Airplanes 97

Airplanes Lift Runway Tail 97

Air Facts

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

I once flew downwind, base, and final at a constant AOA. To get the extra lift required for the turns, I had to dive to get extra airspeed so that the plane could turn at that same AOA. And some made it as high as 100 feet but were still consistent with the spirit of FASF. In maneuvering flight such as turns in the pattern. (I

General Aviation 98

General Aviation Pilot Approach Airplanes 98

Photographic Logbook

JANUARY 25, 2025

As Warrior 481 lifted us to a cruise altitude of 7,500 feet, the first hint of the sunrise came in the form of a massive fireball turned vermillion by miles of low haze between us and the horizon. Rolling out on final approach, I was surprised to see another airplane stopped right at the runway threshold.

Runway 68

Runway Airplanes Threshold Approach 68

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 ATSB concluded in the final report that, as the Cessna managed to climb ~200 feet with the flaps set to full, there was not any issue with the engines providing power.

Threshold 72

Threshold Runway Approach Pilot 72

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. Go-arounds have little margin for error. What Is a Go-Around?

Wind Shear 52

Wind Shear Runway Approach Aeronautical Decision-Making 52

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

JANUARY 14, 2024

To get there, you need to follow the signboard leading you to a lift and from the lower level, you can walk through the underpass to get to the other building. This was my flight's final assigned gate. I spotted another green stripes livery on this A330-900neo on final approach to this airport.

Airlines 52

Airlines Airline Weather Turbulence 52

Photographic Logbook

AUGUST 3, 2024

Unfortunately, the airport was socked-in with highly localized fog and conditions were below minimums for even the most precise instrument approach procedure available. Unless the weather lifted before we arrived, there would be no getting into Port Huron.

Airplanes 86

Airplanes Runway Weather Approach 86

Aerotime

DECEMBER 27, 2024

The DHC-8, which had been tasked to transport supplies to Niigata in response to the Noto Peninsula earthquake occurring the previous day, had entered the runway at Haneda Airport as the JAL A350 was on final approach. Inflight icing was heavily suspected as the cause of the accident, causing a loss of lift and a stall-induced spin.

Runway 258

Runway Airline Airlines Horizontal Stabilizer 258

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.

Descent 52

Descent Final Approach Approach Runway 52

Plane and Pilot

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Baron told us to lift the nose at 50 knots, which proved correct for a takeoff about 900 feet down the runway. Resuming a powered descent to enter the pattern, the aux fuel pump goes on and flaps are deployed to 15 degrees, and the aircraft trimmed to 75 knots for the approach. The wide-open visibility makes pattern work a pleasure.

Knot 94

Knot Rudder Airplanes Gross Weight 94

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

JULY 22, 2024

Before I know it, we were on our final approach. We lifted off effortless towards the grumpy skies. We were on final approach into New Delhi. Just as I was settled in, the captain announced to all of us that the flight had begun its descent and requested the crew to prepare for landing. Soon, it was our turn.

Cabin Crew 59

Cabin Crew Runway Weather Ceiling 59