Aerotime

MARCH 21, 2025

TSB Approach sequence Due to reported wind gusts as the CRJ900 approached Toronto Pearson following a flight from MinneapolisSaint Paul International Airport (MSP) the aircraft was flown at 149 knots. The aircraft was slightly below the glide slope, but on the visual segment of the approach and tracking the runway centerline.

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Indicated Airspeed Descent Knot Horizontal Stabilizer 245

Aerotime

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Yakobchuk Viachelev / Shutterstock One of the last activities you may notice before the doors close will be the flight dispatcher entering the flight deck to hand over any last-minute paperwork, the final passenger and fuel figures, and a finalized load sheet to the flight crew.

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Cabin Crew Runway Clearance Knot 273

One Mile at a Time

MARCH 20, 2025

What do we know about the final seconds of the flight? 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. The initial impact was 420 feet past the runway 23 threshold. These details should be revealed in subsequent reports.

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Descent Threshold Knot Flight Deck 87

Plane and Pilot

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

It’s simply an attitude and the way we approach each and every flight. My answer is simple: I am looking to see which students I would want to share the flight deck with because they had studied the hardest and were eager to learn more. This approach improves the odds. Image: Adobe Stock 6.

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Pilot Flight Deck Approach Weather 105

One Mile at a Time

APRIL 27, 2025

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. This is where the details are really concerning. He told her he believed that air traffic control wanted them to turn left, toward the east river bank. She did not turn left.

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Air Traffic Control Runway Jet Transponder 91

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. 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 265

Professional Pilot

MAY 10, 2024

today announced the clean-sheet, award-winning Gulfstream G600 has been certified for steep approach to landing by the U.S. The G600 has successfully demonstrated its steep-approach capabilities with low-speed handling and short-field landings at London City Airport in England and Lugano Airport in Switzerland.

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Approach Flight Deck Runway Pilot 75

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. The en route instrument approaches, traffic patterns, and terrain are all new. When should we review the approach (IFR) or airport diagram (VFR)?

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Descent Approach Final Approach Wind Shear 55

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. A firm understanding of the proper terminal area procedures is essential for staying safe as you depart or approach the airport.

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Crosswind Runway Clearance Air Traffic Control 98

Flying Magazine

MAY 6, 2025

READ MORE: Cirrus Shows Off IQ Pro at Sun n Fun 2025 In addition, the company notes the SR Series G7+ includes new features such as automatic database updates powered by Cirrus IQ PRO, runway occupancy awareness, and smart pitot heat powered by the Perspective Touch+ flight deck for reduced pilot workload.

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Air Traffic Control Flight Deck Pilot Weather 110

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 did everything by the book while observing strict cockpit discipline. The flight crew reviewed the ILS 14L approach.

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Checkride Approach Descent Cockpit 98

One Mile at a Time

MARCH 9, 2025

Taxiing Hong Kong Airport We had a quick taxi, and within about 10 minutes, made it out to runway 7C, where wed be departing from. Cathay Pacific business class champagne Cathay Pacific A321neo business class lavatory Cathay Pacific has a business class lavatory on the A321neo, right behind the flight deck.

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Narrow-Body Aircraft Approach Wide-Body Aircraft Runway 82

One Mile at a Time

APRIL 18, 2025

View taxiing San Francisco Airport We had a fairly quick taxi, and by 1:10PM we were cleared for takeoff on runway 28L. Japan Airlines 777 first class lavatories After the meal, I decided to check out the two first class lavatories, located in front of the cabin both are right by the flight deck, with one on the left, and one on the right.

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Airline Airlines Approach Runway 81

One Mile at a Time

MARCH 24, 2025

We taxied for around 10 minutes, and then had a roughly five minute wait at the departure runway. In the end, we were cleared for takeoff at 8:20PM, from runway 8R. Note that there was the option of having the salad either before or after the main, and I went with the more traditional French approach.

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Approach Runway Airline Airlines 76

Air Facts

MAY 20, 2024

As I walked up the darkened aisle toward the flight deck, I noticed several flight attendants huddled together in the mid-galley talking in hushed tones. Arriving at the flight deck door, I performed the normal cockpit entry procedure but received no response. I couldn’t believe what I was hearing.

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Flight Deck Cockpit Approach Descent 96

One Mile at a Time

APRIL 2, 2025

View pushing back Vienna Airport View taxiing Vienna Airport We had a very short taxi to runway 16, where wed be departing from, and we rocketed off at 10:45AM. Theres one lavatory at the front of the cabin, by the flight deck, while there are two lavatories behind the cabin, by the second set of doors.

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Approach Descent Airline Airlines 76

Professional Pilot

APRIL 3, 2025

Maneuvering on a GPS approach at a low altitude is different than taxiing at a busy airport in low visibility during an arrival rush. The latest iteration of its proprietary avionics package is the Primus Epic Integrated Flight Deck. Universal Avionics InSight Flight Display System Honeywells line of thinking is simple.

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Cockpit Weight-Shift-Control Flight Deck Instrument Meteorological Conditions 40

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. Choose a location that will best ensure your successful outcome ideally, a flat, open field absent obvious approach obstructions. Continue flying the airplane throughout the approach and landing.

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Flight Deck Approach Air Traffic Control Final Approach 100

One Mile at a Time

JUNE 11, 2025

Of course this was a special flight, but I find that to happen more on Air France than on any other airline. Air France 777 pushing back Paris CDG Airport It was quite a long taxi out to runway 9R, and at 10AM, we were cleared for takeoff. Despite the rough approach due to the winds, the touchdown was smooth as silk.

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Approach Airline Airlines Runway 83

Aerotime

JUNE 20, 2024

Specifically, and associated with current IATA activities and campaigns on Safety Leadership; Accident Investigation; Risk-Based IOSA; and Runway Safety, panels will explore where technology may support advances to enhance safety performance and how innovation across current work practices may unlock better solution to current issues.

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Cabin Crew Runway Flight Deck Approach 100

iPad Pilot News

DECEMBER 17, 2024

It takes just a few taps to get to any location in the app which youll appreciate when you need to access information quickly, like finding an instrument approach chart or airspace information. In the air, theyll notify when approaching Class, B, C or D airspace, a TFR or the Washington, D.C. and jump to its location in the app.

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Pilot Weather Flight Plan Approach 105

Cranky Flier

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

If you need a break — which we did — there’s a restaurant in the museum with a great view of the runway at Friedrichschafen Airport (FDH). The flight deck is wide open for everyone in the cabin, and well, the view is pretty good up front. We began our descent as we approached the airport.

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Flight Deck Descent Runway Approach 162

Fear of Landing

MARCH 7, 2025

The First Officer, Dionisio Lpez, was nearly as experienced as Carlos with 12,000 flight hours. An Instructor Pilot, Arturo Soley, was also on the flight deck, to monitor the performance of this new plane for the airline. Everything was normal until they were approaching New Orleans at FL350 (35,000 feet).

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Flight Deck Pilot Air Traffic Control Weather 52

AV Web

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

The rise of automation in aviation has transformed the flight deck, enhancing safety and operational efficiency by reducing pilot workload and minimizing human error. This proactive approach helps airlines improve fleet management and optimize performance, ensuring smoother, more reliable flight operations.

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Pilot Cockpit Flight Deck Approach 98

Plane and Pilot

JULY 3, 2024

Keep interaction with passengers, other tasks you might want to perform during your flight, or even management of the resources used in the flight deck—such as an electronic flight bag (EFB) device—to periods where the workload is minimal and you don’t sacrifice attention necessary to complete more critical tasks.

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Pilot Weather Approach Air Traffic Control 97

One Mile at a Time

MARCH 16, 2025

So I took a different approach. Taxiing New York JFK Airport It was a short taxi out to runway 31L, and not much of a queue for takeoff. Theres one lavatory located at the very front of the cabin, by the flight deck. Delta business class map feature 767 Sure enough, at 7:05PM we touched down on runway 24R.

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Runway Flight Deck Approach Jet 84

Professional Pilot

OCTOBER 10, 2024

However, when Gulfstream introduced its Honeywell-made Synthetic Vision System – Primary Flight Display to business aircraft in 2005, it was the real thing. SVS is integrated with flight instruments and primary flight displays (PFDs) to give flight data, such as heading, altitude, airspeed, and attitude.

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Flight Deck Primary Flight Display Approach Runway 52

Flying Magazine

APRIL 26, 2024

On the downwind to the westerly runway at LOWI, I experienced a lot of up and down drafts, shear, varying winds, and sloppy controls. For the final approach, I calculated V REF of about 128 was fought with much shear, with airspeed variances of up to 20 to 30 knots, providing a wild ride. This feature is sadly lacking in ‘MSFS2020’.

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Crosswind Weather Knot Aileron 105

Flying Magazine

APRIL 30, 2024

That’s why the fresh approach Cirrus took to its next model in the SR series makes a lot of sense. Stephen Yeates] A Beginner’s Mind When you must approach something from a fresh perspective, it helps to go into a beginner’s mindset. Having been the former kind, I’ve had trouble putting myself in the latter’s point of view.

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Pilot Airplanes Approach Jet 111

Plane and Pilot

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

His team developed the concept in the late 1970s to improve “interpersonal communication, leadership, and decision-making” in aircraft flight decks. CRM has gone on to become a staple of airline and military flight training. First, I planned to fly into midsize airports equipped with both approach radar and an operating tower.

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Weather Clearance Pilot Airplanes 91

Fly with Eva

MARCH 20, 2018

I peek quickly at the empty belly , as I climb further up to the flight deck. ’ There we go, rattling on runway 07R. We are very light without cargo, so in no time we reach the speed to rotate off the runway. Back to today: after a short flight over the South China Sea, we reach the Philippine coastline.

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Jet Flight Deck Cargo Thrust 52

Fly with Eva

FEBRUARY 24, 2018

My last flight on the Boeing 737 is already two months behind me now. I remember the emotions during the last approach into Barcelona airport. So many times I flew the ILS to runway 25R, with the beautiful skyline of Barcelona on the righthand side. Now is my last approach and final landing with a cabin full of passengers.

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Approach Flight Deck Cargo Pilot 52

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

MAY 20, 2025

With a single runway (17/35) in operation and smaller capacity airport compared to Milan (MXP) airport, there are airlines from other parts of Europe flies to this airport while for international airlines from other continents would fly to MXP airport instead. The best thing about this flight? We started our taxi to runway 35.

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Weather Runway Final Approach Airline 59

Professional Pilot

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Sislians deep operational expertise and hands-on approach to leadership have been pivotal in shaping Bombardiers flight operations. Customer-centric approach A key focus of Bombardiers flight operations is its dedication to customer satisfaction. And I also stay close to our suppliers.

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Pilot Flight Deck Jet Pilot in Command 98

iPad Pilot News

MARCH 27, 2025

Boeing Company Allows Boeing flight crews to calculate takeoff analysis, landing analysis and weight and balance information, correcting for pressure variation, runway conditions, engine bleeds and MEL items. Cirrus Approach Access all your Cirrus airframe and avionics training courses in one easy-to-use mobile platform.

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Weather Pilot Flight Plan Airplanes 91

Vintage Aviation News

OCTOBER 6, 2024

As he approached Stead in 1967, the Corsair’s R-2800 blew a pair of jugs forcing him to make a hasty landing that blew the left main tire. Less than a decade later, the ever-increasing performance of naval aircraft was out growing the runway at Great Lakes, so Chief of Naval Operations Admiral William D.

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Weight-Shift-Control Pilot Flight Deck Hangar 98

Professional Pilot

MAY 30, 2025

It currently produces the Dash 8-400AT, capable of delivering 10,000 liters (2640 gallons) of retardant in one drop out of bases with 5000-ft runways. As agencies change from a wildfire-only approach to an all-hazard approach, the Dash 8-400MRE is designed with the speed, capacity and performance required for a multitude of crisis situations.

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Pilot Descent Pilot in Command Cargo 52