Simple Flying

JANUARY 4, 2025

A year ago, Japan Airlines flight 516, a domestic flight from Sapporo to Tokyo , was on its final approach to the capitals Haneda airport shortly after sunset. Having been given clearance to land on runway 34R, the Airbus A350-900 touched down and almost immediately hit another aircraft, a stationary Dash-8-300 of the Japan Coast Guard.

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Runway Final Approach Clearance Approach 105

Flight Training Central

MARCH 5, 2025

The rugged design of a tailwheel airplane and its extra prop clearance opens up the opportunity to land at a wide variety of off-airport locations with soft surfaces, like sand, gravel bars, grass and even mud.

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Clearance Pilot Airplanes Approach 97

Flying Magazine

JUNE 12, 2025

Having recently reviewed how to call for a clearance, I filed my first IFR flight plan, received my clearance from the VATSIM controller, and soon I was following the Logan Four departure out of the Class Bravo and on my way. I hadn’t expected a visual approach but the conditions at Portland were technically VFR.

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Air Traffic Control Approach Weather Descent 111

Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 22, 2025

Flying under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) can, at times, feel like deciphering a complicated puzzle, especially when you’re staring at an approach chart filled with intricate details. Approach charts, often referred to as approach plates, become your guide when visual cues are scarce. What Is an IFR Approach Chart?

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Approach Descent Runway Final Approach 52

Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

Well, one important thing youll need to know is RNAV approaches. These approaches use GPS to help you land and offer more flexibility than traditional systems like ILS. In this guide, you’ll learn how RNAV approaches work, the different types available, and tips to make them feel natural and straightforward.

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Approach Pilot Descent Airplanes 52

AV Web

MARCH 19, 2025

The February 25 incident saw Southwest Flight 2504 (SWA2504) on final approach execute a last-minute go-around from just above the surface as the Challenger taxied across Runway 31C directly in its path. The crew further testified that their vision was impaired by the low sun, which at 8:48 CST was just 22.4

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Runway Clearance Final Approach Approach 79

One Mile at a Time

JUNE 29, 2025

He was giving takeoff and landing clearance, giving instructions for after takeoff, and was also clearing taxiing planes to cross active runways. They clearly realized something wasn’t right, so they took the politest approach imaginable to nudging the air traffic controller.

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Runway Air Traffic Control Clearance Pilot 102

Flying Magazine

JUNE 24, 2025

Every training flight consists of multiple approaches that terminate in a missed approach, followed by the return to the home airport for a full-stop landing. If you have the time and money to do multiple touch-and-goes (after you have canceled your IFR clearance), go for it. Unfortunately, his landings had become a bit rough.

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Approach Pilot Flight Plan Weather 107

One Mile at a Time

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

You have two pilots in the flight deck, and before crossing a busy runway, youd think that theyd make sure that they do in fact have clearance to cross, and also make sure that theres not any plane on short final. The Southwest aircraft had been given clearance to land, while the Flexjet aircraft had been told to hold short of the runway.

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Runway Air Traffic Control Pilot Clearance 117

Aerotime

JUNE 7, 2024

Twenty seconds after the Delta 737 began its takeoff roll, an American Airlines B777 bound for London Heathrow Airport (LHR), carrying 149 passengers and crew, crossed the same runway without clearance.

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Air Traffic Control Clearance Runway Airplanes 272

AV Web

MARCH 11, 2025

Flight 5342 was on a circling approach to Runway 33 when it collided with the Black Hawk, which was following Route 4. The NTSB briefing, as well as the Preliminary Report, included a graphic (shown above) illustrating that a mere 75 feet of altitude clearance separated Route 4 from the normal descent profile to Runway 33.

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Runway Descent Clearance Approach 110

Aerotime

JULY 26, 2024

Similar to our previous analysis on predicting hype cycles through Wikipedia edits , this approach reveals how industry developments spark updates and additions to relevant articles. This is due to the need for stringent background checks and security clearances.

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Clearance Approach Airlines Airline 245

Pilot Institute

MARCH 28, 2025

Category also has different meanings in pilot certification, aircraft certification, and instrument approaches. A quick note before we begin: There are three different definitions of category based on the pilot, the aircraft, or an instrument approach. An aircrafts approach category is determined by Vref (which is 1.3

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Weight-Shift-Control Knot Approach Lift 96

One Mile at a Time

JUNE 4, 2025

The pilots seemingly made great time, and the plane began its approach to runway 8R in Munich. The landing gear was dropped in preparation for landing only for the pilots to discontinue their approach. To give you a sense of how close this was, below is the aircrafts position at 12:30AM, also when it was at its lowest altitude.

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Approach Final Approach Clearance Jet 111

Air Facts

MAY 10, 2024

Danger lurks in circling approaches Air Facts Journal the circling approach maneuver is designed as a last resort, non-precision approach. The very first question that should pop up into our head during a circling approach is “Why are we circling in the first place”? The n ext one is “What are our other options?”

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Approach AGL Descent Runway 97

Flying Magazine

MAY 13, 2025

I wrote out my expected clearance for the outbound leg, briefed every approach, and walked through all the what-ifs I could imagine. I picked up my clearance, flew the plane, shot the approach, and feltbrieflylike I might just be the worlds newest ace. I am listening to an online approach feed as I type…).

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Clearance Cockpit Approach Pilot 71

Aerotime

JULY 9, 2024

With clearance given by air traffic controllers, the flight left its assigned altitude of 34,000ft, descending at around 3,000ft per minute according to data obtained from Flightradar24. By 21:10, the plane leveled off at 5,000ft before commencing its approach and final descent into Charles De Gaulle, where it landed safely at 21:21.

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Descent Air Traffic Control Transponder Clearance 273

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. Lets take a look at special VFR clearances in detail so that you can make an informed decision about using them in the future. Student pilots cannot request Special VFR clearances.

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Clearance Pilot in Command Ceiling Weather 52

Flying Magazine

JUNE 23, 2025

Flying into Sun ’n Fun or AirVenture isn’t something you should approach lightly. A good way to practice this is to slow to your airshow approach speed on downwind and fly the traffic pattern at that speed until short final. For planning purposes, you may be expected to approach and land with other airplanes ahead of you or in-trail.

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Runway Weather Knot Airplanes 109

Aerotime

JUNE 10, 2024

[link] pic.twitter.com/O1ccRpJn39 — Flightradar24 (@flightradar24) June 9, 2024 An IndiGo spokesperson told the Times of India that the IndiGo flight from Indore was given a landing clearance by the air traffic control tower.

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Air Traffic Control Pilot in Command Lift Runway 256

AV Web

MAY 6, 2025

Operations below minimums on an instrument approach can be quite simple if the ceilings and visibilities are significantly above minimums. Lets take a deep dive into what it takes to get an airplane on the ground after a successful instrument approach. Another way to tell the distance is by using the approach lights.

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Runway Approach Threshold True Airspeed 93

Professional Pilot

JULY 2, 2025

.” Universal’s InSight flight display system installation on the Dash 8 brings: Increased Efficiency: Enables LPV and RNP approaches down to 0.1nm to expand the range of airports where precision approaches can be performed, and saves 15 minutes or more on a typical flight with CPDLC Departure Clearances while providing constant communication (..)

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Flight Deck Clearance Airlines Airline 52

AV Web

APRIL 8, 2025

Types of Runway Incursions An incursion results when a pilot crosses a runway-hold marking, takes off, or lands, without clearance. A vehicle deviation occurs if it crosses a runway-hold marking without ATC clearance. The most common incursion is failing to hold short of an assigned clearance limit, especially a runway hold marking.

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Runway Clearance Approach Pilot 52

Flying Magazine

JULY 3, 2025

As late afternoon approached, I was expecting a call about what hotel we would be in that night. I also advised ATC of our impending total engine failure and asked for clearance to the nearest airfield. I asked ATC to arrange for fire/rescue in case I messed up my approach/landing. The call came, but not as expected.

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Knot Runway Rudder Thrust 115

Air Facts

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Consider the following accident report, a representative one picked mostly at random, which recounts how the pilot of an A36 Bonanza got behind the airplane, lost situational awareness, and ultimately crashed on an RNAV approach. These categories apply whether youre flying a Cub on a summer evening or a business jet on an RNAV approach.

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Pilot in Command Pilot Approach Airplanes 95

Plane and Pilot

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

It’s simply an attitude and the way we approach each and every flight. This kind of methodical approach helps to avoid nasty surprises and large insurance claims. This approach improves the odds. This approach to flying breeds the right kind of confidence. ATC clearance readbacks are one example.

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Pilot Flight Deck Approach Weather 105

Flying Magazine

JUNE 20, 2025

According to the report and previously acquired ADS-B data, the pilot was attempting an instrument approach in thick fog and flew below the published glideslope. The pilot was in contact with the Southern California Terminal Radar Approach Control (SOCAL TRACON) controller while at 17,000 ft mean sea level (msl). local time.

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Knot Approach Weather Horizontal Stabilizer 71

Flight Training Central

FEBRUARY 22, 2025

You’ll learn about the entire process, starting with filing a flight plan in ForeFlight to retrieving an IFR clearance from ATC, en-route navigation, and how to fly the instrument approach at the destination. Join Spencer Suderman as he does just that, on a flight from Jacksonville to Daytona Beach, FL.

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Clearance Approach Flight Plan Pilot 52

Aerotime

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

At this point, the pilots will contact ATC for push and start clearance , allowing the plane to be pushed back from its parking position (if applicable, depending on the airport) and to start its engines in sequence. One of the first items on before taxi checklists is to set the take-off flaps well before the aircraft approaches the runway.

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Cabin Crew Runway Clearance Knot 265

Plane and Pilot

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

We often hear that the key to a great landing is an equally great approach. And lets face it, the key to that flawless approach is often a well-planned descent. These tools help the pilots deal with this busy section of the flight replete with numerous checklists, changing clearances, and traffic. When to Start Down?

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Descent Approach Final Approach Turbulence 55

AV Web

OCTOBER 24, 2024

The report noted that the American Airlines flight was preparing for a scheduled flight to Boston, while the King Air was approaching for landing. According to FAA audio recordings, the King Air crew contacted the local controller to report their approach on a 6-mile final for runway 33.

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Clearance Runway Final Approach Approach 98

Pilot Institute

JUNE 19, 2025

Visual Runways Visual runways have no instrument approach procedure available. Non-Precision Runways Non-precision runways have at least one non-precision approach available. Precision Runways Precision runways feature at least one precision approach aid at either end of the runway, such as an Instrument Landing System (ILS).

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Runway Threshold Instrument Landing System VOR 98

One Mile at a Time

MARCH 21, 2025

The flight was delayed by nearly four hours The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has released the following statement: An air traffic controller at Orlando International Airport canceled the takeoff clearance for Southwest Airlines Flight 3278 around 9:30 a.m. The taxiway runs parallel to the runway.

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Air Traffic Control Runway Knot Pilot 83

Flight Training Central

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

The go-to instrument approach for keeping the mail moving is: Cleared for the visual. So its worth a review of the corner-cases and gotchas hidden in the plain-sight (visual) approach. You must maintain VFR cloud clearances appropriate for the airspace. There is no missed approach procedure for a visual.

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Approach Clearance Runway Ceiling 52

Pilot Institute

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Use the CRAFT acronym to note down departure clearances quickly. You may be asking for a clearance or reporting your position. For example: Pilot: Seattle Approach, Cessna November Four Five One Romeo, Two Zero miles west of Seattle VOR, at 8,000, with Sierra, to land. is talking to Dallas Clearance Delivery.

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Approach Clearance Pilot Aeronautical Information Manual 52

Flight Training Central

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

The go-to instrument approach for keeping the mail moving is: Cleared for the visual. So its worth a review of the corner-cases and gotchas hidden in the plain-sight (visual) approach. You must maintain VFR cloud clearances appropriate for the airspace. There is no missed approach procedure for a visual.

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Approach Pilot Clearance Runway 52

Flying Magazine

MAY 30, 2025

Radio calls, hold entries, and approach briefs all contribute to the mental stacka skill in itself to manage. At its core, an EFB replaces the binders and kneeboards once stuffed with paper charts, performance tables, and approach plates. A typical IFR flight might begin with a clearance to copy prior to takeoff.

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Pilot NOTAMs Clearance Approach 110