Aerotime

MARCH 21, 2025

While the report draws no conclusions as to the cause of the crash, investigators set out a detailed timeline which focuses heavily on the Mitsubishi CRJ900s descent. TSB At a height of 50 feet the rate of descent had increased to 1114 feet per minute (fpm) from 672 fpm around 14 seconds before. to the right, the TSB said.

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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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Flight Training Central

JANUARY 10, 2025

Descent planning is a critical yet often overlooked aspect of managing your flight. And if not planned properly, a poorly executed descent can present challenges and unnecessary risks when transitioning to an approach or the traffic pattern. Finally, you can enable messages to alert you as to when to begin the descent.

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One Mile at a Time

MARCH 20, 2025

degrees to the right, and a rate of descent of 1,110 feet per minute The plane touched down at a bank angle of 7.5 degrees to the right, and 3g vertical acceleration, and a rate of descent of approximately 1,098 feet per minute. So what caused such a steep descent, and why wasnt a go around performed?

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Flying Magazine

JUNE 10, 2025

minutes and achieved stable approach to Runway 19R at 1,710 feet. This one is for an unstable approach due to an excessive descent rate (1,232 ft/min). degree glideslope, high density altitude, and an approach speed of 150 knots, all of which put our nominal descent rate very close to the book maximum of 1,000 ft/min.

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Cranky Flier

APRIL 22, 2025

But then, a few minutes before our descent, the show began. Once we were over the ocean again, almost at final descent, they collected the applications and then said something like, “oh by the way, we’ll have more of those applications at the front when you get off the plane if you’re interested.”

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Aerotime

DECEMBER 20, 2024

We will also examine the next most critical phase of our flight, from descent and deceleration to the approach and landing phases, even touching upon what happens when the aircraft arrives safely at the gate. Mario Hagen / Shutterstock The announcement will also be one of the first items on the pilots before-descent checklist.

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Simple Flying

MAY 14, 2024

Some airports are known to have a steep approach when landing. This is the path the aircraft follows on approach to landing. It can be for a number of reasons, but mostly because of hills and mountains close to the airport making a gradual descent impossible.

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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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Flying Magazine

JUNE 12, 2025

As I double-checked ForeFlight to load the approach plate on my iPad, which I had paired to the simulator cockpit, the radio crackled with the Boston Center VATSIM controller. I promptly replied in the affirmative and immediately felt the pressure to find the chart, brief the approach, and clearly understand what would be expected of me.

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Air Traffic Control Approach Weather Descent 98

Flying Magazine

MAY 21, 2025

Yet every year there are usually many pilots who ask ATC to read the NOTAM to them as they approach the airspace. READ MORE: 5 of the Best Pieces of Gear for Epic Underwing Camping This year’s NOTAM is 32-pages long and includes details that pilots should be familiar with before starting their engine.

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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. In the airline world, descent planning and execution receives a lot of attention. Like so much of aviation, there are several ways to skin this descent cat.

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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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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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Flying Magazine

JUNE 11, 2025

While there isn’t a public airport with an approach right in the town, Carroll County Airport (4M1) near Berryville is close enough to get you out to nature quickly. The approach to Runway 25 does have a few things worth noting as you prepare to go there. Expect to do so at or between these altitudes.

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Aerotime

APRIL 3, 2025

This permitted the Trident to be guided automatically to an airfield, approach the runway, flare, touchdown, and then roll out from the landing runway without a pilot interfering with the controls. The process of flight can be divided into seven crucial stages – taxi, take-off, climb, cruise, descent, approach, and landing phases.

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Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 27, 2024

Back in the early days of jet airliners, pilots long experienced in more forgiving two- and four-engine, piston-powered prop planes found themselves running out of airspeed, altitude, and ideas on the final approach to landing. Several of these unstabilized approaches resulted in major aircraft damage or worse. And one more thing.

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Stability Approach Runway Pilot 87

Plane and Pilot

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

In addition, when installed with a compatible IFR-approved GPS navigator, the autopilot provides full GPSS course guidance and auto-sensing for course, as well as descent guidance during RNAV approaches, allowing for fully coupled approaches.

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Pilot's Life Blog

JANUARY 5, 2025

When learning how to land a Piper Seminole, it is crucial to understand the role of each engine in the approach and landing phases. Pilots must be proficient in managing engine power, especially during the approach, where power settings and speed management are critical to a smooth and safe landing.

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Descent Final Approach Approach Runway 52

Pilot Institute

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Pilots must adapt their approach and landing technique during flap failure. The flaps on an aircraft are used for controlled descents with slower airspeed during the approach and landing. Certain Conditions Certain conditions, such as severe icing or busy airspace (request for faster approach), may require a no-flaps landing.

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Aerotime

APRIL 29, 2024

Operated by one of the carrier’s 19-strong fleet of Boeing 747-8 widebodies as Lufthansa flight LH456, the aircraft made a standard approach to runway 24R at around midday on the day of operation. LH456 Heavy” is then ordered to climb to 2,000 ft before being given further instructions to switch radio frequency to Los Angeles Departures.

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One Mile at a Time

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

LATAM business class bed 787 LATAM business class bed 787 I ended up falling asleep with around 5hr50min remaining to Santiago, as we were approaching Panama… LATAM 787 map enroute to Santiago LATAM 787 map enroute to Santiago …and I woke up with around 1hr10min remaining to Santiago, as we were approaching the coast of Chile.

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Flying Magazine

JUNE 11, 2025

The notation “Expect FL 230” is for planning purposes, so you know when to begin the descent, which means, of course, have briefed the approach and have the aircraft configured. Air traffic control wants you to be ready when it clears you for the approach. Ask us anything you’ve ever wanted to know about aviation.

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Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 2, 2024

Key Takeaways Power-off stalls mimic a stall during the flight’s approach and landing phase. On final approach, it can be the difference between recovering and crashing. Initiating a Power-off Stall Now, let’s dive into the stall: Reduce Power Simulate Approach Descent Watch for Stall Warnings 1.

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Flying Magazine

MAY 3, 2024

The NTSB released its final report into the fatal April 2022 accident that occurred when the pilot was on approach to Burley Municipal Airport (KBYI). The standard for airspeed after passing the final approach fix was 120 kias indicated, according to the Flight Maneuvers Description Manual (FMDM).

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Plane and Pilot

MARCH 10, 2025

Specifically, Rotaxs approach to putting 160 hp to the prop flange is fundamentally different from Lycomings. Liquid cooling means so-called shock cooling on descent just isnt a thing. And what Rotax doesnt want to buy, it can create in house. The familiar great-gray aero engine uses displacement, all 319.8

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Fear of Landing

MARCH 21, 2025

Close up of the chart, showing the airport to the left, with Route 1 coming from the top and Route 4 leading to the bottom The FAA’s Helicopter Route Chart shows clearly that a helicopter following Route 4 would cross the approach path for runway 33. An aircraft descending on a 3 slope would pass this point at 300 feet.

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Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Are you curious about flying a VOR approach? If you’re aiming to master instrument-rated flying, it’d be valuable to learn about VOR approaches. We’ll cover what a VOR approach is, how to fly it step-by-step, and even whether GPS can replace it in today’s navigation. Ready to make VOR approaches easy?

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One Mile at a Time

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Moments later, we started our descent. I enjoyed the views out the window as we approached Cairo little did I know that it might be my last-ever approach to the airport. At this point the crew distributed landing forms for Egypt, plus some candy.

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One Mile at a Time

JUNE 6, 2025

Within around two hours, the plane was on its descent to Heraklion. The flight had 137 passengers and six crew members onboard, with many passengers no doubt looking forward to their vacation on the beautiful island of Crete, in Greece. Things started smoothly enough. The flight was scheduled to depart at 6:20AM, and took off at 6:51AM.

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Flying Magazine

MAY 8, 2024

Question: How do you know when to start your descent? At my home airport I plan my descents by using landmarks—be at this altitude over the water tower because that will put me at pattern altitude, etc. Next, determine distance for descent. READ MORE: Should I File an Initial Approach Fix? or if using GPS, refer to that.

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Flying Magazine

MAY 30, 2025

He lost 200 feet before even noticing the descent. 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. His scan fell apart within seconds.

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One Mile at a Time

DECEMBER 22, 2024

We had started our slow descent pretty early, around 9:15PM. There was indeed chop on the approach, as it was a stormy evening in the Tokyo area. Japan Airlines first class map feature A350-900 Japan Airlines first class map feature A350-900 Eventually we initiated our final descent into Tokyo, and we had a firm touchdown at 9:55PM.

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One Mile at a Time

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

An Air France Airbus A350 flying to Tel Aviv yesterday flew most of the way, and then returned to Paris shortly before starting its descent. Israel-bound Air France A350 u-turns on approach This incident happened on Thursday, September 26, 2024, and involves Air France flight AF958 from Paris (CDG) to Tel Aviv (TLV).

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Ask a Flight Instructor

MAY 15, 2024

I anticipate flying an instrument approach in IMC at my destination and would prefer to use the AP to reduce my workload. However, I am proficient and current in hand flying approaches. In this configuration, will I be able to deselect the altitude hold so I have pitch control of the airplane for my descent?

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Flying Magazine

MAY 9, 2025

It was at an altitude of approximately 620-650 feet as it approached the Holland Tunnel ventilation towers near Jersey City. READ MORE: Helicopter Crashes Into Hudson River Outside New York City ADS-B data shows the helicopter climbed to an altitude of approximately 675 feet, then suddenly entered a rapid descent.

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Aerotime

DECEMBER 20, 2024

These gateways to winter wonderlands offer more than just access to top ski resorts; they present a unique blend of breathtaking approaches and technical precision required from pilots. Landing Challenges : Sharp turns and steep descents are necessary due to the surrounding peaks and variable Alpine weather. uphill gradient.

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