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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Indicated Airspeed Descent Knot Horizontal Stabilizer 249

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

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. Until recently, modern autopilot using computer technology has been capable of automating all these stages except taxi and take-off.

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Weight-Shift-Control Cockpit Pilot Stability 303

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

One Mile at a Time

MARCH 20, 2025

At the time of the accident, winds were at an angle of 270 degrees (the runway was at an angle of 230 degrees), at 28 knots, gusting to 35 knots. 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 The initial impact was 420 feet past the runway 23 threshold.

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Descent Threshold Knot Flight Deck 93

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

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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Cabin Crew Descent Runway Approach 267

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.

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Runway Air Traffic Control Threshold Descent 284

Flying Magazine

JUNE 12, 2025

I had prepped for an ILS to Runway 11 at KPWM as the wind from the METAR in-sim supported that decision. 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. Expect the Harbor Visual for Runway 29.”

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Air Traffic Control Approach Weather Descent 94

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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Runway Approach Descent Pilot 69

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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NOTAMs Air Traffic Control Descent Knot 97

Fear of Landing

MARCH 21, 2025

At the same time, they released an an urgent recommendation report calling for the FAA to close the helicopter route that the military helicopter was following whenever runway 33 is in use. This report shows that the separation between the aviation traffic for runway 33 and helicopters on route 4 was dangerously tight.

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Runway Air Traffic Control Approach Descent 73

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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Descent Approach Final Approach Wind Shear 55

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

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. Seems simple enough.

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Stability Approach Runway Pilot 89

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

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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Pilot Drag Descent Approach 52

Fear of Landing

DECEMBER 13, 2024

On the 25th of November 2024, a Boeing 737-400 crashed on final approach to Vilnius airport with one fatality. The airport has a single north-south asphalt runway (01/19) of 2,515 metres (8,250 feet). The runway elevation is 646 feet above mean sea level. QNH one zero two zero, ILS approach runway one nine, information Uniform.

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Runway Approach UTC Knot 104

One Mile at a Time

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

While we had a pretty short taxi to the runway, there was then a queue for takeoff. We were cleared for takeoff on runway 8R at 9:25PM. LATAM 787 arrival in Santiago At 5:25AM local time, the captain announced that we’d be landing in about 25 minutes, at which point we began our descent.

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Approach Descent Runway Airplanes 111

Aerotime

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Michael Derrer Fuchs / Shutterstock Once the pushback is complete and the engines are running, the crew will contact ATC again for taxi clearance, effectively asking the tower for the route they are required to follow and which taxiways to use to reach the active runway.

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Cabin Crew Runway Clearance Knot 273

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 aircraft collided with an exhaust stack that lies directly beneath the extended centerline of Runway 20. Google Earth view of the Gem State Processing plant and Runway 20 at KBYI.

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Pilot Descent Aeronautical Information Manual Wind Shear 122

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. Europe’s Top mountain airports: A closer look Courchevel Altiport, France : Runway : One of the shortest in the world at 537 meters, with an 18.5%

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Visual Flight Rules Runway Weather Descent 130

iPad Pilot News

MARCH 11, 2025

These alerts include runway proximity, traffic, cabin altitude, destination weather, terrain, airspace and TFRs, carbon monoxide and more. AGL (or when AGL is unknown), the descent rate exceeds 4,000 ft. AGL and the descent rate exceeds 3,000 ft. AGL, the descent rate is between 3000 ft. per minute. When at 2,500 ft.

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AGL Runway Groundspeed Descent 52

Air Facts

MAY 5, 2025

The ice finally disappeared altogether as we descended into clear skies and above freezing air on our approach to Kirksville. All in all, the weather looked perfect for my very first cross country where I would be in actual instrument conditions for the entire flight, including the approach. How can this be?

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VOR Weather Approach Runway 52

Professional Pilot

MAY 7, 2025

Climate Scientist Downburst windshear can cause aircraft to deviate from the approach path. They throttled up, but the rapid descent in the last 50 ft resulted in a hard landing that burst 2 of the mains and collapsed a strut. Smaller aircraft often have approach speeds closer to their stall speed than do larger aircraft.

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Crosswind Turbulence Approach Runway 52

Plane and Pilot

JUNE 15, 2025

He then taxied to the runway and experienced an extended ground delay with the engine running at idle engine power settings. The airplane then descended back to the runway and bounced before lifting off nose-high again toward the end of the runway. He did not use carburetor heat during the ground delay or during takeoff.

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Instrument Meteorological Conditions Airplanes Runway Pilot 52

One Mile at a Time

MAY 25, 2025

Pushing back Bogota Airport from Avianca 787 We started our taxi at 1:40PM, out to runway 14L, with quite some interesting traffic on the way (sorry for the quality of the pictures, as my window was filthy). Then at 2:40PM we began our taxi, and at 2:55PM we rocketed off from runway 14L.

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Runway Approach Descent Airline 69

Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

A United Airlines flight was on descent into Newark Liberty International Airport on Thursday, October 28, when, as it was nearing 2,200 feet above sea level, it encountered a bird strike as it approached runway 22L. The aircraft, a Boeing 737-900ER , was able to continue safely to the runway and arrived three minutes later.

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Descent Runway Airline Airlines 81

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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VOR Approach Descent Final Approach 52

Flight Training Central

MAY 28, 2024

But as the destination traffic pattern approaches, workload increases dramatically. A firm understanding of the proper terminal area procedures is essential for staying safe as you depart or approach the airport. Runway 31 directly into the wind. Runway 27 and expect a crosswind from the right. 040° and 220° true.

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Crosswind Runway Clearance Air Traffic Control 98

Fear of Landing

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Runway 14, a 4,202 foot runway , was in use. During the final stages of the flight, air traffic control told the pilot to expect the RNAV A approach to Montgomery County. The pilot asked for the RNAV GPS RWY 14 approach, which had lower minimums. His troubles began before he even started the approach.

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Approach Runway Descent Air Traffic Control 97

One Mile at a Time

DECEMBER 22, 2024

Our departure was super quick we started our taxi at 8:20PM, and by 8:25PM we were barreling down runway 1L. 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. A few minutes after that, the crew had to be seated.

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Airline Airlines Tail Descent 115

Plane and Pilot

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

On my relatively high powered Vans RV-9A , flaps are not a critical item, unless the runway is short. Taking off with full flaps makes the plane levitate off the runway at lower speed but does not create a hazard to flight. Even if the trim is mis-set, the plane is readily controlled. Those are on the checklist.

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Airplanes Cockpit Pilot Aileron 95

Air Facts

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

If the glide slope failed, the Policy Manual permitted crews to revert to the Localizer Approach minimus. The weather at O’Hare was IFR and the airport was using the ILS to runway 14L. The flight crew reviewed the ILS 14L approach. During the ILS approach, the glide slope failed. Well guess what?

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Checkride Approach Descent Cockpit 98

One Mile at a Time

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Then at 12:50PM we began our taxi, and at 1PM we were cleared for takeoff from runway 16R. 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.

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Wide-Body Aircraft Approach Jet Airline 96

Pilot Institute

OCTOBER 17, 2024

They are the Visual Approach Slope Indicator and Precision Approach Path Indicator. These systems are designed to help you stay on the correct glide path as you approach the runway. VASI and PAPI each have their own approach. However, not all types of aircraft are meant to take the same approach path.

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Runway Approach Threshold Clearance 98

One Mile at a Time

APRIL 25, 2025

View taxiing Haneda Airport We had a long but fast taxi out to runway 34R, where we were cleared for takeoff at 12:05PM. Japan Airlines Class J map feature A350-900 View enroute to Sapporo View approaching Sapporo Airport At 12:45PM, 40 minutes after takeoff, we started our gradual descent toward Sapporo.

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Tail Airline Airlines Approach 92