Photographic Logbook

APRIL 19, 2024

But they have become a grudgingly acknowledged facet of pilot life. The Inevitable Reroute Allentown Approach: "Cherokee Four Eight One, I have an amendment to your routing, advise ready to copy." I intercepted the approach course and after a few moments, reached the final approach fix at JUNIA. Mike asked.

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Approach Wind Shear Runway VOR 69

Pilot Institute

MAY 1, 2024

For new instrument pilots, flying an approach to minimums is a big challenge. Adding an approach briefing to the mix feels like one task too many. Luckily, mastering approach briefings is not as hard as it seems. This article breaks down how to deliver a top-notch approach briefing, every time. Approach notes.

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Approach NOTAMs Runway Weather 52

Aerotime

JULY 26, 2024

The incident occurred while the crew was conducting a low-visibility approach through dense fog. During the final approach, the pilot reduced engine throttles to manage airspeed and align with the Instrument Landing System glideslope.

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Wind Shear Instrument Landing System Final Approach Runway 265

Northstar VFR

MARCH 23, 2025

By Leslie Caubble, CFI/IGI Ken Dravis is a singer/songwriter and pilot who has written and performed many songs about flying and his love for aviation. As the plane descends toward the runway on final approach, it may encounter various scenarios where a safe landing cannot be assured.

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Pilot Wind Shear Runway Approach 52

Pilot Institute

JUNE 26, 2024

Go-arounds are among the easiest tasks a pilot can perform. Pilots avoid go-arounds because it is seen as an admission of guilt. 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. The best choice is to abandon a bad landing and go around.

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Wind Shear Runway Approach Aeronautical Decision-Making 52

Ask Captain Lim

APRIL 12, 2024

A British Airways Boeing 777-200ER Photo credit: Mark Harkin ( [link] ) How flying can go wrong during pilot incapacitation in flight Pilot incapacitation refers to a situation where an operating pilot becomes unable to perform his duties due to sudden medical issues occurring during flight.

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Wind Shear Pilot Final Approach Approach 52

Chess In the Air

JUNE 24, 2022

About 90% of accidents could have been prevented by the pilot. Most can be avoided by diligent pre-flight preparations; by paying attention to what’s happening around us; by staying disciplined and flying within one’s margins; and by avoiding basic piloting mistakes through regular practice.

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Pilot AGL Wind Shear Runway 52

One Mile at a Time

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

It could be that theres sudden wind shear on final approach, or that that visibility is below minimums, or that the aircraft is too high or too fast, etc. Yes, thats an extreme example, and that was a close call, and the Southwest pilots did a stellar job. Why could traffic cause go arounds?

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Airplanes Wind Shear Weather Approach 82

Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

The pilots fought to recover, but the wind shear was too strong. Detecting them is difficult, which makes final approach and landing especially dangerous. Key Takeaways Microbursts can cause severe wind shear and downdrafts. They are difficult to detect, making pilot awareness and training vital.

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Wind Shear Weather Descent Approach 66

Pilot's Life Blog

JANUARY 5, 2025

One of the most reliable aircraft for training is the Piper Seminole, a twin-engine plane that offers hands-on experience for future pilots. Section 1: Getting to Know the Piper Seminole The Piper Seminole is a versatile twin-engine aircraft frequently used for flight training, particularly for pilots advancing to multi-engine ratings.

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Descent Final Approach Approach Runway 52