Ask the Pilot

MAY 28, 2024

Just as the plane lifted off, its left engine broke loose. As the engine ripped away, it severed hydraulic lines, releasing the hydraulic pressure that held the wing’s leading edge slats, deployed to provide critical lift during takeoff, in place. As it was, the pilots never realized their jet was stalling.

Lift 101

Lift Tarmac Airplanes Runway 101

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Planespotting at the Domestic Terminal Observation Deck (Landside) To access to this observation deck, take the escalator or lift up to level 4. The view of the tarmac is absolutely breathtaking and you have full view of both the landing and departure of the aircraft. Japan Airlines A350-900 was a few seconds away from touching down.

Weather 66

Weather Runway Airline Airlines 66

Vintage Aviation News

AUGUST 15, 2024

Dick rolled into a steep right bank and pulled his jet around the shoulder of a mountain, expecting to surprise ground troops. Despite burning JP-4 fuel at an enormous rate, the jet blasted through Mach 1 and headed for home supersonically. Could the jet explode at any second? “My Banked 120-degrees, RF-4C No.

Cockpit 98

Cockpit Tail Approach Pilot 98

Fear of Landing

MAY 31, 2024

Fearful of losing my three euro investment, I picked up the bag and lift it over my head and into the gated area. The gentle warmth of the sun contrasted with the smell of jet fumes as I stepped onto an open-air concrete platform the size of a tennis court with tall acrylic walls on all sides. A jet gathered speed and lifted off.

Runway 52

Runway Drag Lift Tarmac 52

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Thanks to him, I was able to enjoy the hotel's breakfast and tarmac view in his room. With a light load, our aircraft lifted off quickly. Here we are, my first time in Subang on a jet aircraft. I suppose the capacity of the airport may allow only 1 jet and probably 2 propeller commercial flights to operate around the same time.

Runway 52

Runway Descent Airline Airlines 52

Aerotime

MAY 16, 2024

Recognizing the risk, the pilot chose to lift the nose, causing the aircraft to leave the tarmac and take to the skies, achieving an unplanned maiden flight. The aircraft is still in production at Lockheed Martin, with over 4,500 units manufactured and around 3,000 jets in active service.

Tarmac 261

Tarmac Lift Pilot Airplanes 261

Ask the Pilot

AUGUST 5, 2024

Imagine what it’s like slinging suitcases out on the tarmac when the mercury hits triple digits. Aerodynamically, warmer air is less dense than cooler air, meaning that in hot weather a wing produces less lift. Jet engines don’t like this low-density air either, producing less thrust.

Weather 90

Weather Thrust Lift Tarmac 90