Aerotime

MARCH 28, 2025

The airplane wasnt uncontrollable at this point, and was flying fairly stable at altitude, so the decision was made to continue on their route, burn more fuel, and divert to LAX. At around 24,000 feet, the crew got the aircraft largely under control. Only then could investigators begin to figure out what had gone wrong.

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Horizontal Stabilizer Stability Airline Airlines 284

Aerotime

JUNE 7, 2024

In a preliminary report released on June 4, 2024, the board detailed how those factors caused the three-member flight crew of a B777 airliner to mistakenly cross a runway occupied by another airplane taking off from the airport.

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Air Traffic Control Runway Clearance Airplanes 284

AV Web

DECEMBER 30, 2024

As it accelerated, a Key Lime Air Embraer 135, carrying the Gonzaga University men’s basketball team was taxiing to the gate and was told to hold short of the runway and the crew read back the instructions. “When the Embraer E135 jet proceeded to cross the hold bars, air traffic controllers told the pilots to stop.

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Runway Air Traffic Control Jet Airplanes 105

One Mile at a Time

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

American Eagle & helicopter DCA incident night before crash VASAviation has both the air traffic control audio and a visualization of an incident that happened the night of January 28, 2025, just over 24 hours before the fatal crash. First of all, this is very congested airspace, and theres a lot of traffic.

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Air Traffic Control Jet Pilot Approach 109

Aerotime

JULY 10, 2024

The American Eagle, also called Blue Streak, was told to initiate a go around by air traffic control at Syracuse Airport as a precaution. NewsChannel9 obtained video showing an apparent close call between airplanes taking off Monday morning from the @SyracuseAirport. This is wild. Too close for comfort.

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Air Traffic Control Jet Runway Airplanes 284

AV Web

MARCH 20, 2025

According to the pilot operating handbook, the maximum permissible takeoff weight for such conditions was the same as the basic airplanes weight, 8,807 pounds. In the final communications with air traffic control, the pilot was informed to descend to 4,000 feet at his discretion.

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Gross Weight Air Traffic Control Knot Weather 110

AV Web

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Air traffic control issued corrective instructions and traffic advisories to the aircraft. Some witnesses speculated that the airplane descended from 700 feet to 400 feet above ground level. Required separation was maintained.”

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Air Traffic Control Runway Approach Airplanes 111

Aerotime

MARCH 13, 2025

In this program, students will: Gain an understanding of airplanes, helicopters, air traffic control and other areas of aviation Develop practical skills focused on safety, training operations, dispatch, flight training and transportation Explore the design, manufacture, operation and maintenance of airplanes or other types of flying machines.

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Pilot Air Traffic Control Approach Airplanes 293

Aerotime

APRIL 29, 2024

In this article, Jainita will take an in-depth look at 3 in particular: Air Traffic Controller, Aerospace Engineer, and Aviation Maintenance Technician. In 2023, the Federal Aviation Association (FAA) inducted 1,500 new air traffic controllers. Many other roles in aviation are set to grow in importance.

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Air Traffic Control Pilot Cabin Crew Airplanes 237

Pilot Institute

DECEMBER 27, 2024

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has rules to keep air travel safe, and one big part of that is making sure airplanes have the right transponders. If youre flying, your transponder shares important details like your altitude, speed, and identification with Air Traffic Control (ATC).

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Transponder Air Traffic Control Pilot Airspace Classes 98

One Mile at a Time

APRIL 30, 2025

However, an American jet had an emergency a couple of days ago that I think is worth covering, for the interesting air traffic control audio, if nothing else (thanks to @xJonNYC for flagging this). Shortly after the aircraft departed DFW, the pilots reported an emergency to the air traffic controller on frequency.

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Cockpit Air Traffic Control Pilot Jet 57

Flying Magazine

MAY 9, 2024

The “ parade of airplanes ” flyover event, which is sponsored by the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), will begin at 11.30 ” READ MORE: ‘Parade of Airplanes’ Over Washington to Celebrate 85 years of GA AOPA flyover route map. on Saturday in celebration of general aviation’s history.

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Airplanes Air Traffic Control Knot General Aviation 105

Aerotime

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

As before, the airplane taxied out to the end of runway 36L and began its second take-off run of the afternoon, becoming airborne at 18:02. The crew again elected to return to Schiphol and advised air traffic controllers at the airport of a possible high-speed landing due to the flaps not being able to extend.

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Air Traffic Control Cargo Runway Descent 284

Aerotime

JANUARY 30, 2025

Another example is the predictive maintenance software Insight Accelerator, part of Boeings Airplane Health Management suite of solutions, which enables airlines to avoid flight delays and cancellations while drastically reducing aircraft time on the ground (AOG) by utilizing real-time maintenance alerts.

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Aviation Technology Pilot Air Traffic Control Weather 204

One Mile at a Time

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

As an aviation geek, I love listening to air traffic control audio, and the VASAviation YouTube channel does an incredible job picking up on some of the more interesting interactions that happen. Along those lines, a recent event at San Diego International Airport (SAN) gave me a good chuckle. Thats rough.

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Air Traffic Control Runway Tarmac Flight Deck 104

Aerotime

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

The airplane landed safely with all passengers, including its regal guest, being deplaned normally without further incident. Upon starting its descent towards San Jos Airport, the crew reported to air traffic controllers that the captains front main windshield panel had cracked and that they were requesting a priority landing at the airport.

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Descent Air Traffic Control Runway Airplanes 284

Air Facts

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Thats especially true for instrument pilots, where Air Traffic Control sounds like they are running the show, the avionics seem to direct the flight along predefined routes, and the autopilot actually flies the airplane. In the cockpit of a modern GA airplane, there is probably only one person to do all of these jobsyou!

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Pilot in Command Pilot Approach Airplanes 95

Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

As a pilot or aircraft owner, keeping your airplane airworthy is one of the most important things you can do. It’s basically like giving your airplane a yearly check-up. This is similar to the annual check but is required more frequently for airplanes flown with paying passengers. That’s where the AVIATES acronym comes in handy.

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Annual Inspection VOR Federal Aviation Regulations Altimeter 52

AOPA

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

The use of aircraft tracking data to create virtual tollbooths on airport runways was never the intent of aircraft awareness technology required on airplanes to enhance safety for pilots and assist air traffic controllers.

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Air Traffic Control Runway Airplanes Pilot 98

Aerotime

AUGUST 28, 2024

For example, large amounts of steel and aluminum are needed in the construction of trains, cars or airplanes, concrete and steel in the construction of roads, bridges, tunnels, runways. Traffic lights, traffic signs, etc. Air traffic control incl. facilities (radar, radio beacon, etc.)

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Air Traffic Control Approach Runway Airplanes 276

One Mile at a Time

MARCH 28, 2025

Air traffic controllers in New York have the reputation for sometimes having a bit of an attitude with pilots, and losing their cool. So heres an interesting interaction, where the opposite is true the pilot loses his cool, while the air traffic controller keeps his calm. Traffics on a mile final.

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Air Traffic Control Pilot Runway Clearance 99

Airline Geeks

JANUARY 30, 2025

A leaked FAA report suggests there was unusual staffing in the air traffic control tower during the D.C. airplane and helicopter crash.

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Air Traffic Control Airplanes 93

Flying Magazine

APRIL 24, 2024

on May 11 as the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) hosts a “parade of airplanes” over the National Mall. Haines noted that he’s spent a good bit of time researching the participant airplanes and was impressed to learn of their rich history. Map of AOPA flyover in Washington, D.C.

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Airplanes General Aviation Air Traffic Control Knot 95

Ask the Pilot

DECEMBER 16, 2024

The number of close encounters between airplanes and drones continues to grow. Small drones are invisible to air traffic control and onboard radar. The issue has moved from an “emerging threat,” as I described it not long ago, to an established one. Rules have been on the books from the start.

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Air Traffic Control Cockpit Airplanes Pilot 84

AV Web

APRIL 22, 2025

As it turns out, air traffic controllers dont always display ADS-B data on their screens. Buying an airplane? This meant the FAA had attempted to notify me about the issue, but the letter either never reached me or got overlooked. I filed a NASA report and reached out to the FAA for clarification.

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Transponder Annual Inspection Air Traffic Control Approach 105

Flight Training Central

MAY 2, 2024

In this episode, the first in the series, Suderman shows what to expect on a first flight lesson, from taxiing the airplane to talking with Air Traffic Control to takeoff.

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Air Traffic Control Descent Airplanes Pilot 97

Fear of Landing

MARCH 21, 2025

Memorial Bridge, where the helicopter may cross to join Route 5 or continue to turn over the Tidal Basin, is a compulsory reporting point: pilots must report to air traffic control that they have reached that position as they follow the shore of the Potomac. Route 1 has two reporting points.

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Runway Air Traffic Control Approach Descent 73

Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Lets say youre cruising at 10,000 feet when Air Traffic Control (ATC) instructs you to “squawk 1200.” The transponder is the airborne portion of the Air Traffic Control Radar Beacon System (ATCRBS). Air traffic controllers use this to identify specific aircraft.

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Transponder Air Traffic Control Visual Flight Rules True Airspeed 52

Vintage Aviation News

MARCH 20, 2025

Lessons with Real Airplane Mechanics 12:00 PM Get hands-on with tools used in aircraft maintenance and hear from professional mechanics about their careers. Riveting Demonstrations 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM Watch live riveting in action and learn how Rosie and her fellow workers built the aircraft that helped win the war.

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Air Traffic Control Runway Airplanes Pilot 52

Pilot Institute

MARCH 28, 2025

In some cases, the induced roll could end up being stronger than the roll-control authority of the aircraft. If youre flying an airplane with a short wingspan, you should do everything you can to avoid severe wake turbulence. This includes single or multi-engine prop airplanes including Cessnas and Pipers.

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Turbulence Lift Drag Runway 97

Inflight Pilot Training

DECEMBER 28, 2024

Are you a young dreamer whos fascinated by airplanes and the idea of flying? A discovery flight is a short, introductory lesson where you get to sit in the cockpit, operate the controls under the guidance of an instructor, and experience what its like to fly an airplane. Who Can Take One? Why Take One? Is Flying Safe for Kids?

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Pilot Cockpit Air Traffic Control Airplanes 52

Pilot Institute

APRIL 4, 2025

Heres a rundown of what youll need (based on single-engine airplane): Age Requirement: At least 18 years old. 10 hours of instrument training (5 hours in a single-engine airplane). 10 hours of instrument training (5 hours in a single-engine airplane). Hold a Private Pilot License (PPL). 50 hours of cross-country flight time.

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Pilot Checkride Cabin Crew Airplanes 98

Aerotime

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

In the case of certain passengers, a flight may represent the first time they have ever been onboard an airplane, generating feelings of excitement and trepidation in equal measure about what may lie ahead. For others, flying on a commercial airliner may be a once-a-year event when heading off on vacation.

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Cabin Crew Runway Clearance Knot 274

Flying Magazine

MAY 10, 2024

The remote pilot must have prior authorization from the Air Traffic Control (ATC) facility having jurisdiction over that airspace. The remote pilot must monitor the Air Traffic Control (ATC) frequency from launch to recovery. 2: Which technique should a remote pilot use to scan for traffic?

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Weight-Shift-Control Air Traffic Control Aeronautical Decision-Making Density Altitude 116

Vintage Aviation News

APRIL 24, 2025

He also earned the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Air Medal. After the war, Robert Thomas remained in the Naval Reserves until 1966, retiring at the rank of Lieutenant Commander, and worked as an air traffic control supervisor at the New York Air Traffic Control Center for 30 years, and would live to the age of 87.

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Cockpit Lift Air Traffic Control Hangar 111

Pilot Institute

JANUARY 24, 2025

Special VFR is a clearance issued by Air Traffic Control (ATC) that allows pilots to operate in weather conditions below the standard VFR minimums. Although Flight Service cannot give you an SVFR clearance, they will be able to work with the Air Traffic Control facility that oversees the airspace where youre going.

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Clearance Pilot in Command Ceiling Weather 52

Northstar VFR

MAY 9, 2024

I couldn’t believe that he was flying an airplane all by himself! When I heard my husband not only flying an airplane, but also making one radio call after another announcing his position in the pattern, I was blown away. It was for me, especially when I had to fly to a towered field and talk to Air Traffic Control (ATC).

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Pilot Air Traffic Control Aeronautical Information Manual Clearance 82