One Mile at a Time

APRIL 27, 2025

He told her he believed that air traffic control wanted them to turn left, toward the east river bank. Turning left would have opened up more space between the helicopter and Flight 5342, which was heading for Runway 33 at an altitude of roughly 300 feet. It was their last communication.

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Air Traffic Control Runway Jet Transponder 106

Air Facts

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

is one of the simplest and best known federal aviation regulations, and it clearly defines the most essential job as a pilot: to be the boss for the entire flight. Consider the amazing picture below, taken on the flight deck of a Boeing 314 flying boat over 80 years ago.

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Pilot in Command Pilot Approach Airplanes 95

Aerotime

DECEMBER 20, 2024

At every cabin crew station, where crew members sit during take-off, landing, and during bouts of turbulence, interphones are available for cabin crew members to communicate with each other, as well as with the pilots on the flight deck. Of course, they also double up to act as the PA system for announcements to the passengers.

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Cabin Crew Descent Runway Approach 274

Flight Training Central

MAY 28, 2024

Sitting in the flight deck during the cruise portion of any flight may have a tendency to become monotonous. But as the destination traffic pattern approaches, workload increases dramatically. The recommended entry position to an airport traffic pattern is 45° to the base leg just below traffic pattern altitude.

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Crosswind Runway Clearance Air Traffic Control 98

Flight Training Central

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Its wisdom has been applied to everything from home life to business dealings and has its place on the flight deck as well. If unable to raise Air Traffic Control, provide as many details of your location as possible so that help can be provided. When an emergency strikes, seconds matter. D Declare.

Flight Deck 100

Flight Deck Approach Air Traffic Control Final Approach 100

Pilot Institute

MARCH 6, 2025

FAA Federal Aviation Administration The FAA is the US federal government agency in charge of aviation standards, air traffic control, airspace safety, and the certification of personnel and aircraft. Then that is BVLOS, even if the drone is just 100 feet away. The list of accepted MOCs is available at the FAA website.

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Pilot Weather Air Traffic Control NOTAMs 52

Aerotime

JULY 19, 2024

Haynes took the controls and, noting the same control issues, reduced thrust on the number one engine, which resulted in the aircraft rolling out in a wings-level attitude, giving the crew critical time to evaluate the dire situation Flight 232 was facing.

Runway 301

Runway Horizontal Stabilizer Airline Airlines 301