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.

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Stability Approach Runway Pilot 89

One Mile at a Time

APRIL 27, 2025

Two seconds after the controllers cut out instruction about passing behind the jet, Warrant Officer Eaves replied, affirming for the second time that the Black Hawk saw the traffic. The Black Hawk was 15 seconds away from crossing paths with the jet. This is where the details are really concerning. Request visual separation, he said.

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Air Traffic Control Runway Jet Transponder 92

One Mile at a Time

JANUARY 8, 2025

The plane was already on final approach and had its gear down, and probably created more noise in the area by discontinuing its landing, as the engines revved up at a low altitude. Honestly, Im surprised the Ryanair jet made it as close to Berlin as it did.

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Final Approach Lift Approach Jet 117

Plane and Pilot

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

It was go-home day and launching with our back to the storm seemed appropriate as we headed to Detroit, where we were scheduled to step onto another jet and catch a ride home to finish our trip. We were tasked with ferrying an empty jet to LaGuardia Airport (KLGA), then we’d catch a ride home in the back of a different jet.

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Runway Approach Knot Crosswind 70

Flying Magazine

MAY 17, 2025

On final approach, the tower told him to go around. The result was an uneventful approach and landing. Jet-A Blues The need to supervise fuelers is evident from this pilots experience. He confirmed the aircraft had been misfueled with jet-A. The low voltage also weakened all the avionics.

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Pilot Runway Gross Weight Approach 110

Plane and Pilot

APRIL 26, 2025

While earning a private pilot certificate in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia or learning how to fly jets in the plains of west Texas, each of my first 250 hours were flown exclusively by hand. I have decided to fly every other instrument approach by hand. Required vertical separation minimums (RVSMs) were at least 30 years away.

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Approach Airplanes Final Approach Pilot 82

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. Getting a couple of hundred thousand pounds of swept-wing jet down to sea level from 40,000 feet takes a bit of forethought and no shortage of technology.

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Descent Approach Final Approach Wind Shear 55

Air Facts

MAY 14, 2025

Throttle Mismanagement: A T-38 Lesson That Stuck Air Facts Journal An Air Force instructor teaches a powerful lesson on throttle finessein a jet that doesnt forgive overcorrections Have you ever been in a car or plane where the person driving or piloting is constantly adjusting the throttle? One day, I had finally had enough.

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AGL Crosswind Final Approach Threshold 52

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

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. Jet (and turboprop) turbine engines work more efficiently, and burn less fuel, at higher altitudes where the air is less dense.

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Cabin Crew Descent Runway Approach 265

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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Runway Air Traffic Control Approach Descent 73

Fear of Landing

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

The following is CCTV video of the crash as posted on X : New surveillance video captures the moment a Delta Airlines jet crashed at Toronto Pearson International Airport, with 75 passengers on board leaving 18 injured. The cockpit recordings during the final approach and the flight data on impact are sure to be of particular interest.

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Runway Tail Knot Altimeter 59

Plane and Pilot

APRIL 14, 2025

In the late 1940s, surplus unlimited class World War II fighters, and for a while military jets, soon pushed 400 mph air race speeds out of reach. He flies downwind leg at 150 mph, final approach at 130, and touchdown at 110the NXT stalls at 90 mph. However, the technical advances during World War II changed all that.

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Airfoil Final Approach Drag Tail 79

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. What Is VASI?

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Flying Magazine

APRIL 26, 2024

The CRJ is interesting to fly with a lot of trimming required as it’s a long-bodied jet with a large swing either side of the CG. I mean, all jets I have flown are like that, but this is fairly sensitive to pitch, power, and flap configuration—all requiring lots of trimming. With a lighter corporate jet, that is powerful.

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Crosswind Weather Knot Aileron 105

Plane and Pilot

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

It was go-home day and launching with our back to the storm seemed appropriate as we headed to Detroit, where we were scheduled to step onto another jet and catch a ride home to finish our trip. We were tasked with ferrying an empty jet to LaGuardia Airport (KLGA), then we’d catch a ride home in the back of a different jet.

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Runway Approach Knot Crosswind 52

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

After arrival, we landed and parked at the terminal where we disembarked through the jet bridge. At this point, we were on final approach to Okinawa. I find Japanese hospitality one of the best in the world, it's something that I look forward to whenever I am flying on a Japanese airline or visiting the country.

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Turbulence Weather Final Approach Cabin Crew 59

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

At this point of time, we were on final approach. Japan Airlines A350-900 was a few seconds away from touching down. Positive climb, gears up! The light was darkening as the time was past 7 in the evening. Beautiful view of the city. Soon, we were over the water. My flight summary Welcome back to Okinawa!

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Weather Runway Airline Airlines 66

Pilot Institute

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

The ILS approach has revolutionized aviation and the types of weather we can fly in. Including how it became the most reliable approach for pilots in aviation history. The ILS is a type of approach pilots use to land. It is a precision approach aid based on two radio beams. This is most likely thanks to the ILS.

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Knot Approach Distance Measuring Equipment Runway 52

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

It all started when she approach and notify me not to take photos of any one, from there, I shared with her what I do, it was very pleasant chatting with her. Time to experience the Class J product on the domestic configured A350-900! During the time of waiting, I did a couple of checks on my aircraft's location.

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Airlines Airline Cabin Crew Turbulence 59

Jetwhine

MAY 21, 2025

Kenn Ricci Directional Aviation In business aviation, Kenn Ricci , principal of Directional Aviation (parent of Flexjet and Sentient Jet), has long understood that leadership visibility builds brand authority. Final Approach In an industry where a split-second error can cost millions or lives trust is a companys most valuable asset.

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Final Approach Drag Approach Jet 52

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

MARCH 8, 2025

This is the Pokemon Rokon Jet livery. I tried to change my flight to HD19 as it was operated by the Pokemon jet but unfortunately, my ticket which I paid at a promotional fee, doesn't allowed me to change for free and I had to fork out a whopping 30,000 yen to do so. On final approach into Sapparo's New Chitose Airport!

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Runway Final Approach Weather Wide-Body Aircraft 52

Photographic Logbook

JULY 14, 2024

Final approach, runway 28, Block Island State Airport. While refueling, a CFI from one of the flight schools approached and asked how much I wanted to sell the Warrior. At one point, I suggested that the cloud in front of us looked like some kind of sleek, twin tailed fighter jet. "I Photo by Alicia.

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Runway Weather Airplanes Approach 95

The Aviationist

APRIL 8, 2025

Another day, another Chinese next generation combat aircraft spotted during a test flight.

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Final Approach Approach Jet 18

Chess In the Air

JULY 4, 2022

If we can wait for the threat to pass this is clearly the best approach; especially when the virga is fairly isolated and the clouds are cycling. Rapidly approaching cold fronts (or other fronts, e.g. sea breeze fronts). In certain conditions blowing dust (a “ haboob “) can make an approaching front easily visible.

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Wind Shear AGL Lift Runway 52

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

MAY 27, 2025

The turbine of a jet engine The departure gate of my flight. This lighting was used during approach and landing. We were on final approach. Terminal 4 Observation Deck It is quite small but you get a good view of the tarmac. This is Etihad's Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner The observation deck does looks nice at night.

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Runway Tarmac Weather Final Approach 59

AeroSavvy

AUGUST 20, 2021

The fixed-base operator (Regional Jet Center) filled up our fuel tanks and provided complimentary hot dogs and ice cream for brunch. FBO’s provide services for all kinds of aircraft; everything from a small Cessna 152 to a charter Boeing Business Jet. The approach and taxi are time compressed; the landing is normal speed.

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Density Altitude OAT Airplanes Fixed Base Operator 52

Photographic Logbook

JULY 7, 2024

Approach called the Cirrus again -- because of course it was a Cirrus -- and issued him another vector away from Warrior 481. Consistent with all prior experiences with Boston Approach, the controller was cool, calm, and helpful as he guided traffic to their destinations. Instead of turning away from us, the target turned toward us!

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Approach Clearance Runway General Aviation 52

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

OCTOBER 16, 2024

On final approach to SZB's runway 15. Here we are, my first time in Subang on a jet aircraft. I suppose the capacity of the airport may allow only 1 jet and probably 2 propeller commercial flights to operate around the same time. Let's see how this works out for both airlines after a year or two. Let's go inside!

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Runway Descent Tarmac Jet 52

One Mile at a Time

MAY 3, 2025

Two planes perform go arounds to avoid Black Hawk On Thursday, May 1, 2025, two commercial jets on approach to DCA had to perform last minute go arounds, as a Black Hawk helicopter went off course, and got too close to traffic. miles horizontally and just 200 feet vertically. miles horizontally and just 200 feet vertically.

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Final Approach Air Traffic Control Approach Jet 104

Aerotime

JANUARY 29, 2025

An American Eagle regional jet collided with a US Army Black Hawk helicopter on final approach to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) on January 29, 2025, resulting in a catastrophic crash into the Potomac River. American Eagle Flight 5342, operated by PSA Airlines, was en route from Wichita Dwight D.

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Final Approach Approach Runway Jet 348

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

AUGUST 7, 2024

I wanted to pay for the lounge access and also upgrade myself to the Economy Plus seat on (ex-Jet Airwayys configured aircraft) but I kept getting error on the website and I seeked help with the airline's representative on Twitter (X) but to no avail. We were on final approach into Bengaluru Airport. That it is, my ride VT-YAK!

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Cabin Crew Weather Airlines Airline 59

Aerotime

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

A Learjet 35A business jet has suffered a runway excursion while landing at Scottsdale Airport (SDL) close to Phoenix, Arizona. The Gulfstream G200 involved is registered as N199DF and is listed as owned by WW Aviation and operated by Jet Pros. One person is reported to have died in the collision, with four others injured.

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Runway Final Approach Jet Approach 212

Professional Pilot

AUGUST 8, 2024

Challenger 604, G-IV Contributing Writer Pilatus PC-12 on approach at ORL. Air traffic control instructions often lead to unstable approaches. The request to make a short approach or maintain a higher-than-normal speed to the final approach fix is the most common reason pilots don’t meet stable approach criteria.

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Approach Descent Visual Meteorological Conditions (VMC) Runway 105

One Mile at a Time

MAY 14, 2025

Turkish Airbus jet has tail strike during go around This incident happened on Sunday, May 11, 2025, and involves Turkish Airlines flight TK1771, which was operating the 926-mile flight from Istanbul (IST) to Prague (PRG). At 2:19PM local time, the jet touched down on runway 12 at Pragues Vclav Havel Airport.

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Tail Air Traffic Control Runway Airline 78

Northstar VFR

MARCH 23, 2025

You may have even seen a few YouTube videos of jets doing go-around maneuvers set to Kens song. As the plane descends toward the runway on final approach, it may encounter various scenarios where a safe landing cannot be assured. One factor is executing the approach with too high energy or too low energy.

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Pilot Wind Shear Instrument Meteorological Conditions Runway 52

Professional Pilot

DECEMBER 10, 2024

After 11 hours of flight during our descent to initiate an approach, the airport closed for Category I (CAT I) approaches due to weather. TBM 940 Managing Partner Tango Mike Jets Vancouver BC, Canada C ertainly. I had a landing gear failure in a King Air 200 on a night instrument approach to a small airport after hours.

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Weather Approach Descent Runway 98