Air Facts

MAY 7, 2025

Its maximum takeoff weight of 9,300 pounds and large cabin space made it suitable for cargo, passengers, or specialized equipment. It was common practice for tower controllers to monitor the area control centre enroute frequency. It was a winter night shift in a Western Ontario air traffic control tower.

Weight-Shift-Control 52

Weight-Shift-Control VOR Runway Distance Measuring Equipment 52

Aerotime

MARCH 20, 2025

As the aircraft approached Nome, air traffic controllers informed the pilot of flight 445 that Nomes runway was being de-iced and was temporarily closed, and that flight 445 could expect a 10 to 15 minute delay in landing clearance to be given. The airplanes altitude associated with that data point was 1,325ft (397m).

Knot 292

Knot Air Traffic Control Gross Weight Airplanes 292

Fear of Landing

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

The crew gives the final fuel figures to the load controller. The load controller also verifies whether all planned passengers are accounted for and receives the final baggage and cargo weights from the airline staff. The flight data recorder shows the following: Directly before take-off, the gross weight was 328.2

Tail 97

Tail V Speed Knot Runway 97