Final Approach Runway Thrust 
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. We were cleared for the approach and throwing out the landing gear over Queens when a pesky amber caution message popped up: antiskid fail.
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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Air Facts
MAY 10, 2024
For example, some aircraft limit flaps and gear in icing until on approach or forbid the use of speed brakes or require a minimum thrust setting. Higher TAS = different category aircraft = higher MDA) A higher TAS does yield a larger turn radius, even in the same aircraft approach category. What is the runway lighting?
Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
In addition to this terminal, a 3rd runway was built to cope with the demand, runway 15/33). After the engines were started up, we taxied to runway 15 for departure. On final approach to SIN. We touched down firmly on the ground with the reverse thrust deployed to slow the aircraft down.
Fear of Landing
APRIL 19, 2024
It shows the helicopter flying normally, aligned to the runway, and then begin a gentle climb. The pilot told the airport tower controller that he may need the runway. The controller asked the pilot to report when two miles out and to expect runway 28. It rotated several times before crashing into the grass north of runway 28.
Air Facts
MAY 20, 2024
After completing the approach briefing, we were given our descent clearance and I initiated the Vertical Nav profile that was loaded into the FMS. As the thrust levers rolled back, I asked for the descent checklist. I remember Jim saying to me, “Mark, I don’t care how bad your landing is, but whatever happens, don’t go around.”
Pilot Institute
OCTOBER 16, 2024
But landing it safely on the runway is a skill. Brief that you will use the right rudder to align the aircraft straight with the runway and the left aileron to counteract drift. If you aren’t in alignment with the runway at 500 ft or are off speed or profile, go around. Brief the runway conditions.
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