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.
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. I spent our 82-minute flight to New York’s crown jewel of airports explaining the intricacies and idiosyncrasies that go with landing there.
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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 speed on final approach?
Pilot Institute
NOVEMBER 2, 2024
On final approach, it can be the difference between recovering and crashing. It’s mainly due to the effects of thrust and the high-energy slipstream from the propeller preventing boundary separation. If the aircraft stalls and you are surprised, you might not be able to recover in time. Why should this matter to you?
Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
On final approach to SIN. We touched down firmly on the ground with the reverse thrust deployed to slow the aircraft down. After the engines were started up, we taxied to runway 15 for departure. Another view of KUL airport during take off. At this point of time, we started our descent not long after. We parked at terminal 3.
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.”
Fear of Landing
APRIL 19, 2024
The indications for the loss of tail rotor thrust are listed as: uncontrollable yawing to the right (left side slip) nose-down tucking possible roll of fuselage The severity of these symptoms is affected by airspeed, centre of gravity, power being used and density altitude.
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