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. Together, this dictates higher takeoff and landing speeds — which, in turn, increases the amount of required runway.

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Weather Thrust Lift Runway 83

Ask the Pilot

MAY 28, 2024

American Airlines flight 191, a McDonnell Douglas DC-10 with 271 people on board, roared down runway 32L at O’Hare International Airport, headed for Los Angeles. Just as the plane lifted off, its left engine broke loose. The slats then retracted, causing the left wing to stall.

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Lift Tarmac Airplanes Runway 94

Vintage Aviation News

AUGUST 15, 2024

Cables stretched across each end of the runway, suspended several inches off the tarmac by rubber standoffs, could be snagged by a fighter’s extended tail hook. Somewhere inside of 10 miles, I spotted the runway,” Benson said. Come left five degrees,” the controller droned, literally talking the crew down.

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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. As I approached the clear wall, I could see the tarmac dotted with scattered planes. There was no sign of a runway. Could she possibly find out for me which runway was in use today (now) at Berlin Brandenburg?

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. Our taxi to the runway took around 10 minutes. With a light load, our aircraft lifted off quickly. On final approach to SZB's runway 15. This is the entrance leading to the hotel reception. We waited for a short while before departing.

Runway 52

Runway Descent Airline Airlines 52

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

JANUARY 14, 2024

To get there, you need to follow the signboard leading you to a lift and from the lower level, you can walk through the underpass to get to the other building. What I like about the interior of the terminals at this airport is they offer good view of the tarmac which allow great opportunity to take good photos of the aircraft.

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Airline Airlines Weather Runway 52

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

JULY 22, 2024

The airport mayhave 2 runways (runway 14/32 and runway 09/27) but only one runway is in operation (09/27) and if this runway is in maintenance, the other runway will be in used. Once we reached runway 27, we departed just minutes after our schedule departure time. We taxied to runway 27 for departure.

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Cabin Crew Runway Weather Ceiling 59