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.

Runway 52

Runway Approach Knot Jet 52

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

AUGUST 2, 2024

At this point, we were on final approach. We touched down smoothly and reverse thrusts were deployed to slow the aircraft down. Mumbai had been raining for weeks at this point. This reminds me of the city of Sao Paulo (Brazil). The weather looked worse compared to my previous arrival at this airport. Almost there!

Descent 102

Descent Runway Cabin Crew Weather 102

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?

Descent 52

Descent Approach AGL Lift 52

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.

Runway 59

Runway Descent Airline Airlines 59

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

OCTOBER 15, 2024

At this point, we were on final approach as landing gears were deployed and flaps were set. On final approach onto runway 20R. Reverse thrusts were deployed and our aircraft slowed down to taxi speed. Once we were released from our holding pattern, we were given instructions to prepare for arrival.

Cabin Crew 59

Cabin Crew Weather Descent Runway 59

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

APRIL 15, 2024

We were on final approach onto runway 02L, greeted by the familar sighting of the Eastern part of Singapore. Reverse thrust was deployed (only on the 2nd and 3rd engine) to slow the aircraft down to taxi speed. I am certainly a fan of these type of this view. At this point, we started our descent into Changi Airport.

Runway 52

Runway Airline Airlines Final Approach 52

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

At this point, we were on final approach to runway 31L. Reverse thrusts were deployed to slow our aircraft down. Many hours later, we started our descent into New York. At this point, the flight was smooth thanks to the good weather. We landed smoothly on runway 31L. Welcome back to the U.S!

Airline 52

Airline Airlines Runway Final Approach 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.

Wind Shear 269

Wind Shear Instrument Landing System Final Approach Runway 269

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. Phoenix Approach Control gave us a few delay vectors before turning us onto final approach.

Density Altitude 52

Density Altitude OAT Airplanes Fixed Base Operator 52

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.”

Flight Deck 93

Flight Deck Cockpit Approach Descent 93

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. The copilot selected the thrust reversers. The aircraft then bounced to a height of about three feet (2m).

Runway 235

Runway Airline Airlines Horizontal Stabilizer 235

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

JULY 22, 2024

Before I know it, we were on our final approach. We were on final approach into New Delhi. Touched down with the reverse thrust kicking in to slow the aircraft down. This is the Roll Royce XWB-84 engines, with 84,000 Ibf thrust. With that, my flight with Air India's A350 has come to an end.

Cabin Crew 59

Cabin Crew Runway Weather Ceiling 59