Plane and Pilot

APRIL 1, 2025

Pilot ready? I lined up on Runway 27. The longest runway at Palm Beach County Park Airport (KLNA) is 3,500 feet, plus fields and open spaces would be ahead of me. At 500 feet down the runway, the little airplane leaped into the air despite my plan to build more speed before taking off. First flight! I took a deep breath.

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Plane and Pilot

MARCH 6, 2025

The 152 rocked and bounced in the air currents as we approached the runway. The visibility had dropped to almost zero as we crossed the threshold. The airplane was pushed up and down in tight, quick movements as we came in over the pavement, and then the tires squealed as we hit the runway hard. Dont use flaps. yelled Bill.

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Airplanes Threshold Runway Knot 98

Air Facts

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

I Am UNSAFE ChecklistLessons Learned on a Fateful Night Air Facts Journal You get experience by making mistakes and surviving, and then, as a result, become a safer more confident pilot. I held at 800, assuming Id see the runway lights below me and then I could continue to 06C. Some mistakes, however, we just should not make.

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Ceiling Weather AGL Approach 90

Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

Area Navigation (RNAV) is a way for pilots to know where they’re going without needing help from the ground. Before RNAV, pilots had to rely on radios (NAVAIDs) and antennas on the ground such as VORs (Very High-Frequency Omnidirectional Range) and NDBs (Non-Directional Beacons). What Are RNAV Approaches? How Does RNAV Work?

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iPad Pilot News

MARCH 11, 2025

Heads-up, hands-free: How to use iPad audio alerts for safer flights iPad Pilot News The iPad is an engaging visual tool, but many pilots forget about its many audio uses. These alerts include runway proximity, traffic, cabin altitude, destination weather, terrain, airspace and TFRs, carbon monoxide and more.

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Aeroclass Blog

APRIL 24, 2024

Nowadays, it is impossible to imagine a modern airport without one of its most notable attributes: the runway lights. As well as that the runway lights are an indispensable help for anyone in charge of an aircraft in low visibility conditions. Image source: [link] What color are airport threshold lights?

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Pilot Institute

OCTOBER 17, 2024

These systems are designed to help you stay on the correct glide path as you approach the runway. The Visual Approach Slope Indicator (VASI) is a Visual Glide Slope Indicator (VGSI) placed near a runway to help you land safely. Two-Bar VASI As the name suggests, the two-bar VASI uses two sets of lights placed alongside the runway.

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Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 27, 2024

Back in the early days of jet airliners, pilots long experienced in more forgiving two- and four-engine, piston-powered prop planes found themselves running out of airspeed, altitude, and ideas on the final approach to landing. Some pilots soar like eagles to a smooth touchdown, and others settle to the runway like wounded turkeys.

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Stability Approach Runway Pilot 87

Professional Pilot

APRIL 3, 2025

Under visual flight rules (VFR) during daytime, a pilot can operate with only basic gauges: an airspeed indicator, altimeter, compass, fuel gauges for each tank, and oil temperature, pressure, and engine RPM readings. This shift from analog to digital redefined pilots roles, turning them from reactive operators into proactive system managers.

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Cranky Flier

OCTOBER 18, 2024

It has the right to call for the meeting because it exceeded the 10% threshold of required stock to do so — but that doesn’t mean it’s going to work. It is changing the way customers can qualify for elite status and is managing to do it without raising the thresholds — not yet at least. airlines have done.

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Threshold Airlines Airline Runway 130

Plane and Pilot

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

The little plane leapt into the air almost immediately as the wind seemingly swirled from every direction along the 5,000-foot runway. Efforts like this freed male pilots for combat missions, and her dedication led to her appointment as commander of Reading Station. She was completely seduced by aviation, and when the U.S.

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Photographic Logbook

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

Over the last three years, The Bear has expressed great interest in visiting Alton Bay, the only FAA-authorized ice runway in the continental United States. But it was an excellent flying day, so I took wing with a group of WFC pilots for sushi in Massachusetts instead (Westfield-Barnes Airport, KBAF).

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Vintage Aviation News

JUNE 18, 2024

In 2019, one of the veteran pilots of the Berlin Airlift, Gail Halvorsen flew into Wiesbaden aboard the D-Day Squadron’s C-47 Skytrain Placid Lassie. Several events have taken place in the nation to celebrate the 75th anniversary of its conclusion with a number of Douglas C-47s flying into Garrison Wiesbaden this past weekend.

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Flight Training Central

JULY 12, 2024

When taxiing towards the starting point of a runway, you may see a red sign on the left with the letters ILS. This sign is located adjacent to the ILS holding position marking on the pavement and can be seen by pilots leaving the critical area. There will also be a corresponding yellow marking on the taxiway, which looks like a ladder.

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Instrument Landing System Threshold Ceiling Runway 52

Pilot Institute

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Landing an airplane can be one of the most nerve-wracking tasks for a student pilot. But landing it safely on the runway is a skill. As a pilot, you will need time to master it. A pilot must consider several things before landing. Brief the runway conditions. Are you landing on a grass runway?

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Airplanes Descent Approach Runway 52

Fly With Stan

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Madeira airport Night approach to Runway 23 at Madeira airport Madeira Airport (LPMA/FNC) A bit of Madeira spotting Supporting pillars under the airport runway extension Route Tenerife South-Madeira Arriving at Madeira Keep “FUN” to the left Ponta de São Lourenço Caniçal Room with a view: Threshold Runway 05 Santa Cruz Full moon in Madeira (..)

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Threshold Runway Approach Pilot 52

Pilot Institute

JULY 12, 2024

Even the best of pilots can mess up sometimes. But for new pilots, it can be tough to figure out where it all went wrong. Key Takeaways Start by setting up your approach correctly to ensure you arrive at the threshold perfectly every time. This lets you set the distance between the aircraft and the runway on the downwind leg.

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Descent Weight-Shift-Control Crosswind Runway 52

Pilot Institute

OCTOBER 13, 2024

Bounced landings are something almost every pilot has experience with. Even experienced pilots must remain cautious to prevent bounced landing accidents. A bounced landing is a condition where the aircraft lands on the runway, but instead of rolling on the surface after touchdown, it rebounds/bounces off the ground.

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Vintage Aviation News

OCTOBER 18, 2024

.” On takeoff and landing, the pilot’s seat is adjusted to the upward limit of travel. However, in cruise flight, the seat is moved as low as possible to get the pilot’s head out of the slipstream as the blasting wind quickly fatigues the pilot. That was one thing I was kind of surprised at.” 6, 1941).

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Pilot Institute

MAY 4, 2024

Short field landings are a true test of a pilot’s skill. They are also one of the most feared maneuvers during the private pilot checkride. Not only must you fly unnervingly slow, but you also have to pick a spot on the runway and hit it. This allows them to safely operate into and out of these tight runways.

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Pilot Institute

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Sometimes, it seems like the pilots can’t see anything all the way down to the ground. Including how it became the most reliable approach for pilots in aviation history. Including how it became the most reliable approach for pilots in aviation history. The ILS is a type of approach pilots use to land. What is an ILS?

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Pilot Institute

MARCH 26, 2024

A soft field landing is a technique pilots use when landing on unpaved surfaces. Why Do Pilots Perform Soft Field Landings? Unlike paved runways, every soft landing surface is different. Obstructions: Ensure the runway is clear of obstacles, from stones to animals. You can walk down the length of the runway.

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Air Facts

JANUARY 29, 2025

My Experience in the Naval Aviation Cadet (NAVCAD) Program Air Facts Journal The Naval Aviation Cadet (NAVCAD) program began in 1950 to build up a reserve pool of pilots to make up for those lost during WWII and Korea. All but one pilot had already departed to their new duty assignments. Thats right, a Navy Fighter Squadron with AD-5s!

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Runway Airplanes Pilot Pilot in Command 52

Photographic Logbook

JULY 11, 2024

We made an IFR departure that morning on runway 16 and climbed above the ceiling in short order. Since we lost our LPV approaches due to obstructions along the final approach course, the downgraded LNAV minimum descent altitude for the approach to runway 28 was 558 feet above the ground.

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Ceiling Approach Weather Runway 52

Pilot Institute

AUGUST 9, 2024

Government seemingly intent on cracking down on DJI drones, it might be prudent for drone pilots to start looking into drones that are made in the USA. For commercial drone pilots, looking into USA-made drones is a good way to make sure you can keep doing your business despite changing legislation. With the U.S.

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Payload Threshold Pilot Stability 52

AeroSavvy

OCTOBER 26, 2020

The instrument provides pilots with a surprising amount of information. Read on to find out how the classic SI-800 works and how pilots use it! Pilots use the bugs as references for important takeoff and landing speeds. Pilots set the bugs before takeoff and prior to landing. The window is blank below.400

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Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

MARCH 13, 2025

Pilot view from the inflight map Movie options - there are about 60-80 movies consists of Hollywood and movies from other parts of the world. Photo: EPS1) After 10 minutes of taxi, we were near the threshold of the runway. At the threshold, we were cleared to depart. It was time to check out the entertainment system.

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Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Announcement was made in both Japanese and English and the pilots gave us an update on our flight during cruising. Turning left, heading towards the threshold. The turn around of this 737-800 was very fast I must say. Once on board, I was greeted by the lovely crew and the cabin interior certainly caught my attention.

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Cabin Crew Weather Airlines Airline 59

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

This time, both of the engines were started after pushed back so no PTU (Power Transfer Unit) - 'barking' noise was heard during our taxi to the runway. behind the pilot's cockpit) The lavatory is at a reasonable size, I was able to use it without difficulty. Soon, we were on the main taxiway heading towards the runway.

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Weather Runway Cabin Crew Turbulence 59

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

JANUARY 14, 2024

Anyway, on our approach to Athens, we were greeted with a spectacular view of the landscape but there was quite a bit of crosswind which made the ride slightly uncomfortable but not long after we landed smoothly on runway 21L. Window shot photos After pushed back, we took about 15 minutes to reach the runway. Goodbye Frankfurt!

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Aerotime

JULY 19, 2024

The take-off and the en-route climb to the planned cruising altitude of 37,000ft (11,280m) was uneventful, with the first officer as the flying pilot. Haynes asked that Fitch assume control of the engine throttles, by kneeling between the two forward-facing pilot seats.

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Runway Horizontal Stabilizer Airlines Airline 294

Fear of Landing

JUNE 14, 2024

On the 15th of October 2023, a private pilot rented a Cessna 172M from Air Gold Coast for a private flight from Gold Coast Airport, Queensland, to Murwilumbah, New South Wales. The pilot continued to take dual and solo flights with the operator; however, on the day of the accident, it had been 121 days since the pilot’s last flight.

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Threshold Runway Approach Pilot 89

Air Facts

JUNE 19, 2024

How stress and anxiety affect pilots Air Facts Journal “I read the news today, oh boy!” An airline pilot was incapacitated immediately upon takeoff of an airliner from the airport. So, I asked Craig to send me his accrued data from a recent flight he piloted in his Cessna T206H. And yet it was! followed swiftly.

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Pilot Crosswind Cockpit Threshold 98

Photographic Logbook

JANUARY 25, 2025

Winter's Airport For pilots in the Northeast, one of the most eagerly anticipated events each year is the freezing of Alton Bay, a narrow, southerly oriented limb off the main body of New Hampshire's expansive Lake Winnipesaukee. Finally, no matter its condition, the FAA stipulates that ice runway operations must cease by March 31 each year.

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Runway Airplanes Threshold Approach 68

Plane and Pilot

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

In a Facebook group of Mooney pilots, he wrote: There was a football game going on that I had zero interest in, but the FBO charged me a $100 event fee , which I begrudgingly paid. That said, slipping the weight threshold down would be an easy move for any airport administrationand merits monitoring. gives teeth to the airport fees.

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Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 1, 2024

Air Force pilot and a lifelong aviation enthusiast, I readily volunteered to go along. Introductions were quickly made, and the pilot, none other than the legendary Bob Hoover , gave us a walk around the plane to familiarize us with the twin-turboprop, high-wing aircraft. I was seated directly behind the renowned pilot.

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AV Web

JANUARY 22, 2025

The private pilot was fatally injured. The airplane came to rest about 1600 feet from the Runway 31 threshold and about 250 feet right of the extended centerline. The pilot who perished was well known in STOL Drag competitive circles and highly regarded for his flying safety entries on his YouTube channel.

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