Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 27, 2024

Well, for sure the training of pilots in swept-wing jets has improved dramatically, and the aircraft, runway environment, and approach aids have all made significant leaps forward. Some pilots soar like eagles to a smooth touchdown, and others settle to the runway like wounded turkeys. So, what happened? No pressure.

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Stability Approach Runway Pilot 79

Fly With Stan

APRIL 2, 2024

The runway 02/20 is a bit more than 900m long (don’t know if including or excluding the displaced threshold.) Someone could say there is an “Area 51” situated in Fuerteventura, but in fact there is (apparently the Europe’s first) stratoport built.

Threshold 52

Threshold Runway 52

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. 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

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 (..)

Threshold 52

Threshold Runway Approach Pilot 52

Pilot Institute

JULY 12, 2024

Key Takeaways Start by setting up your approach correctly to ensure you arrive at the threshold perfectly every time. You can only begin improving the touchdown if you’ve mastered positioning your aircraft above the runway threshold correctly. See if the runway appears to move relative to the windshield.

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Descent Weight-Shift-Control Crosswind Runway 52

Pilot Institute

MAY 4, 2024

Not only must you fly unnervingly slow, but you also have to pick a spot on the runway and hit it. It’s a runway that is too short for a normal takeoff or landing but still usable with certain precautions. This allows them to safely operate into and out of these tight runways. You’re not alone.

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Weight-Shift-Control Runway Approach Descent 52

Fly With Stan

JANUARY 13, 2023

A road is passing on the former runway and the terminal building and the tower are not accesible. Initaly I didn´t have any relative information about the runway length, nor designation; but thanks to Claudio Sánchez added on Twitter some value information and now we know that the runway designators were 03-21. So here it comes.

Runway 52

Runway Threshold Approach 52

Plane and Pilot

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Turning final, I set up myself with what is now my runway. About 5 miles out, I contacted Lawson Tower, which cleared me for a straight-in to Runway 15. It looked like I was still on a descent to touch down at the threshold on Runway 15. The wind blowing down the runway created a downdraft. More flaps.

Runway 64

Runway Threshold Approach AGL 64

Pilot Institute

MARCH 26, 2024

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. If the runway is too wet, it might be temporarily closed. They’re happy to tell you the status of the airport and runways.

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NOTAMs Runway Approach Descent 52

Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 2, 2024

Another described the first takeoff attempt by saying the Cessna was “bogging down the runway,” the nose coming up and then back down. The pilot “locked up the brakes and the airplane skidded sideways,” almost going off the end of the runway. miles short of the runway threshold, it crashed into trees. Approximately 1.7

Runway 52

Runway Airplanes Density Altitude Pilot 52

Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 1, 2024

In short order we were accelerating down the runway, ascending into the cerulean sky, climbing over the city, and being treated to a breathtaking view of the expansive ocean to the west. Like a sailplane, we glided silently in a lazy, downward spiral until we were lined up with the runway at the correct altitude for our approach.

Runway 97

Runway Airplanes Pilot Tarmac 97

Air Facts

JUNE 19, 2024

As the graphs obtained directly from the watches suggest, prior to any flight, there is a rise in the heart rate above the underlying “resting” threshold. Thrown in an occupied runway or contanimated runway and the whole calculation is turned on its head. A good pilot briefs himself about any-and-all emergency procedures.

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Pilot Crosswind Cockpit Runway 82

NYC Aviation

JUNE 17, 2020

Abeam – Describes the positioning of an aircraft directly across from or over a navigation aid or runway. A continuous broadcast of weather, active runways, and other important information like NOTAMs (see below). The runway release time assigned to an aircraft operating in traffic management programs.

Runway 52

Runway Air Traffic Control Approach Weather 52

Cranky Flier

AUGUST 19, 2024

It just had to reach a certain threshold. JetBlue Moves Up the 405 JetBlue’s Long Beach operation came to an end when flight 231 from Salt Lake City touched down on runway 30 at 11:03am on October 6, 2020. Each cut put additional pressure on JetBlue to figure out how to use the slots in Long Beach.

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Airlines Airline Threshold Runway 221

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

MAY 20, 2024

Currently the airport has 2 terminals with a 3rd starting operation in the near future, it has an impressive 5 runways (runway 17L/35R, 17R/35L, 16L/34R, 16R/34L and 15/33). Once we reached near the threshold, we waited for this China Eastern A330 to land before we depart. At this point, we started rolling down the runway.

Runway 59

Runway Descent 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. Soon, we were on the main taxiway heading towards the runway. Here we are, we have reached the threshold. We entered the runway 25. It looks like a fine day for flying.

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Weather Runway Cabin Crew Airlines 59

Air Facts

AUGUST 26, 2024

But too much airspeed can lead to bounced landings if the pilot tries to force the airplane on the runway or a runway excursion if the airplane runs out of room before it runs out of speed. The left wing dropped and the airplane descended off the side of the runway, impacted terrain, and cartwheeled before coming to rest.”

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Knot Runway Airplanes Pilot 86

Aerotime

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Given that a single runway can only accommodate around 40 movements per hour, the designers knew they would have to build an airport with at least four runways for the anticipated growth in air traffic. The airport’s original plans called for five similar terminal buildings, all built in the central area between the runways.

Runway 274

Runway Jet Crosswind Threshold 274

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!

Airlines 52

Airlines Airline Weather Runway 52

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. I announced our departure intentions, receiving well wishes from the airport attendant who had come out to admire the plane, and Wilkins once again pointed us down the runway and into the blue sky.

Runway 70

Runway Crosswind Rudder Approach 70

AeroSavvy

OCTOBER 26, 2020

The speeds are based on aircraft weight and performance (affected by runway and weather). Landing Bugs Bug 1 and 2: V Ref – Landing Reference/Threshold Crossing speed (bugs are positioned together). Adjusting the Command Bug with the IAS/MACH selector knob What do the bugs represent?

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Pitot Tube Indicated Airspeed Knot Altimeter 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. Now that's a great host!

Approach 52

Approach Ceiling Weather Runway 52

Air Facts

AUGUST 12, 2024

With all preflight checklists complete, I brought the two Pratt and Whitney R-985’s radial engines to life in a cloud of smoke, and taxied for takeoff on Lambert Field’s Runway 12 Left. Upon arrival at the end of the runway, I was cleared for takeoff with instructions to turn left to a heading of 300 degrees.

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Airplanes Runway Lift Tail 70

Photographic Logbook

AUGUST 3, 2024

I have flown into Mackinac Island a few times over the years, but this was the first time an easterly wind prevailed that favored runway 8 over runway 26. Mackinac Island Airport (KMCD) We entered the traffic pattern for runway 8 on the north side of the airport using a conventional 45° entry to the downwind.

Airplanes 52

Airplanes Runway Weather Approach 52

Pilot Institute

AUGUST 9, 2024

This weight threshold may not seem significant for users in the US, but it is particularly important in a European setting, as it allows for the drone to be used in urban or built-up areas. This is crucial when flying the drone in areas where a runway is not available.

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Payload Threshold Pilot Stability 52

Air Facts

AUGUST 28, 2024

There had been a significant freezing rain event prior to our arrival that left all six runways with a coating of clear ice. Airport crews were attempting to improve the braking conditions by applying a chemical to the runway surfaces. Runway 34 Left is 16,000 feet long—the longest paved runway in the entire country.

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Threshold Runway Approach Pilot in Command 74

Vintage Aviation News

JUNE 18, 2024

This phenomenon started when U.S.Air Force pilot, Gail Halvorsen talked to some of the children gathered at the runway threshold and shared the only candy he had with him, two sticks of Wrigley’s Spearmint chewing gum.

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Air Traffic Control Cargo Threshold Approach 119

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.

Cabin Crew 59

Cabin Crew Runway Weather Airlines 59