One Mile at a Time

DECEMBER 22, 2024

I think Japan Airlines absolutely nails the domestic first class product, from the free Wi-Fi and tail camera, to the super friendly service, to the seat comfort. There was indeed chop on the approach, as it was a stormy evening in the Tokyo area. It was quite an adventure to watch the tail camera.

Airline

Aerotime

MARCH 17, 2025

And it was, in fact, while working as an engineer at several aerospace companies in France that he came to the realization that the light aircraft industry was way more conservative in its approach to technology adoption than the boat builders he knew so well.

Aileron

One Mile at a Time

APRIL 25, 2025

Flying Japan Airlines A350-900s domestically is such a treat, given the general attributes of the A350, plus the seat back entertainment (including tail camera), free Wi-Fi, and friendly service. View approaching Sapporo Airport View approaching Sapporo Airport We ended up touching down on runway 1R at 1:15PM.

Airline

Vintage Aviation News

JUNE 9, 2025

By taking this approach, Lucky Thirteen may be a Frankenstein amalgamation, but she will include actual veteran components. Hangar Thirteen has a wide array of wreckage: a bomb bay and stabilizer here, a tail section and stinger there—each from different aircraft. This new project has changed Hangar Thirteen’s approach.

Hangar

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

Runway

Pilot Institute

MARCH 28, 2025

As seen from the aircrafts tail, the vortex rotates in the anti-clockwise direction on the right wingtip and the clockwise direction on the left wingtip. Pilots need to keep this behavior in mind as theyre likely to encounter these vortices while theyre on approach or during departure. Whats Happening Inside the Vortex?

Turbulence

Flying Magazine

JUNE 10, 2025

minutes and achieved stable approach to Runway 19R at 1,710 feet. READ MORE: Making Some Flying Memories to Last a Lifetime Mildly interesting stuff, but not a ton to take away other than further proof that I’m not as sharp on the tail end of a red-eye. I hand-flew the first 13.3 On arrival I hand-flew the last 8.8

Pilot

Vintage Aviation News

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

This meticulous approach, combined with a financial investment exceeding half a million dollars in equipment and materials, underscores the commitment to ensuring this aircraft’s airworthiness for decades to come. Once the rear spar trusses are complete, they will be reinstalled, and work will begin on the forward spar trusses.

Tail

Flying Magazine

JUNE 3, 2025

About 100 local officials, industry executives, city developers, and other spectators gathered at Modern Aviations JFK FBO to witness the approach of Beta Technologies Aliathe first all-electric model to fly into one of the areas three major airports. It’s just another step toward certification.

Air Traffic Control

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. Several witnesses reported hearing several loud “bangs,” and then saw the aircraft’s tail boom and main rotor system separate from the fuselage. The wreckage was strewn about a wide area.

Knot

Professional Pilot

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

The system is powered by the KUSAT-2000 Tail Mount Broadband Internet Satcom system, featuring minimal beam-to-beam switchover latency, compatibility with both next-generation spot beam and traditional wide-beam satellites, as well as reduced weight and power usage. The system is offered in both tail-mounted and flat panel designs.

Jet

Plane and Pilot

DECEMBER 8, 2024

The large vertical tail completes the picture. Post-WWII, it took iconic designs such as the Beechcraft Bonanza to approach the speed and comfort of the Harlow PJC-2. The original sported a Warner Super Scarab engine putting out 145 hp enclosed in a tight cowl that expands into a very streamlined greenhouse.

Airplanes

Vintage Aviation News

JANUARY 30, 2025

A short 18 months later, on August 13, 1937, the XPB2Y-1 took to the skies for the first time, revealing plenty of room for improvement lateral instability was a major problem for the deep-hulled boat, so the single tail fin was augmented by two smaller fins on the horizontal stabilizers. “Very little,” the gunner reported.

Horizontal Stabilizer

Vintage Aviation News

MARCH 25, 2025

Air Force with the dream of becoming a B-52 tail gunneran ambition that was cut short when the position was phased out during his training. Hunting for Aviation Treasures Lucci and his son take a hands-on approach to aircraft salvage, traveling across the country to locate long-lost airplanes and parts. He enlisted in the U.S.

Airplanes

Plane and Pilot

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

As we pushed back, the colors popped on the various tails parked down the row of gates, and we sat in line for takeoff with the low sun angle perfectly lighting a yellow Spirit Airbus against an ominous dark sky, save for the rainbow that arched high across the vista. As we approached the gate, my phone rang again.

Runway

Air Facts

MAY 19, 2025

” The book spoke of how humans approach the world in two fundamental ways: I-It , where we analyze, use, and experience things objectively, and I-Thou , where we enter into genuine relationships with them. I remember my mother saw my reading and writing at age six was voracious, and I had run out of books.

Crosswind

Vintage Aviation News

MAY 20, 2025

On the landing approach, Saari, tightened the strap on his goggles, opened the cockpit, and stuck his head into the slipstream to see the runway, setting the Thunderbolt down safely and rolling to a stop. By this time, the group had adopted a red-and-white striped tail and other bold markings to discourage friendly fire.

Tail

Flying Magazine

JUNE 18, 2025

Even after stretching the fuselage and adding so-called family seats to the S35 V-tail model, the Bonanza wasn’t capable of seating six full-sized adults. But the 1968 model year brought a true six-place Bonanza with aft cabin doors and a conventional tail. Bonanza pilots learn early on to use the electric pitch trim.

Gross Weight

Flying Magazine

JULY 29, 2025

Homebuilt (experimental aircraft) was rife with the rows and rows of Van’s Aircraft with their Mustang-esque tails, along with Carbon Cubs, Velocities, Glasairs, etc. Months ago I promised a friend who lives in Texas that I would teach him how to fly a non-directional beacon (NDB) approach. I assure you learning took place.

NDB

Air Facts

JUNE 2, 2025

The approach controller who recognizes your tail number and offers a shortcut before you even ask for it. The mechanic who comes out on a rainy night to help you with your broken down airplane when you’re far from home. The flight instructor who offers free advice to a confused student on a multi-leg cross country.

Pilot

One Mile at a Time

MARCH 20, 2025

A large portion of the tail section was found on the runway, around 1,680 feet from the threshold, and 235 feet from the main wreckage. Obviously it was gusty, but if youre not able to stabilize an approach, thats when a go around would ordinarily be performed. The right wing came to a rest around 215 feet beyond the main wreckage.

Descent

One Mile at a Time

APRIL 2, 2025

As you can see, the plane doesnt yet have the full Austrian livery, but instead has an all-white fuselage, except for the Austrian name written across the front of the plane, and the Austrian logo on the tail. He warned of some turbulence on approach, and of strong winds at Washington Dulles, which were gusting up to 30 knots.

Approach

Pilot's Life Blog

JANUARY 12, 2025

Elevators, found on the tail, manage its pitch, or up-and-down motion. The rudder, also on the tail, adjusts yaw, which affects left and right turns. When flying a plane for the first time, our hands-on approach ensures you gain confidence while enjoying the thrill of being in control.

Aileron

CFI Academy

MARCH 28, 2025

Why It Matters: This mimics a common accident scenario where a pilot overshoots the final approach centerline and tries to “force” the turn with rudder, leading to a stall/spin. climb or approach) and the pilot suddenly applies full power, causing an excessive pitch-up due to the trim setting and increased propwash over the tail.

Aileron

Pilot Institute

APRIL 12, 2025

Helicopters use a small rotor mounted on the tail that produces sideways thrust to counter the main rotors torque reaction. The tail rotor pushes air to one side ( action ), and the tail moves the other way ( reaction ). Other Designs The tail rotor is not the only way to solve the torque reaction problem.

Torque

Flying Magazine

JUNE 23, 2025

Turns out there was a Cessna 172’s tail sticking out of some heavy brush toward the end of the runway. 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.

Runway

Fear of Landing

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

The approach controller gave them the current wind as 070 gusting 33 knots and let them know that a Boeing 737-800 had just landed. They began the approach, ready to go around if needed. Aircraft ground track As they approached the runway edge, the captain remembers reaching for the tiller, trying to keep them on the runway.

Crosswind

Plane and Pilot

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

In that configuration, it didnt depart the airplane but, instead, blocked airflow to the tail, with fatal results. In my glass-cockpit airplane, on an instrument approach, there are a number of things to be set and to look out for. Checklists can also include tasks to lessen workload later. Those are on the checklist.

Airplanes

Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Most of the ailerons mass lies behind the hinge, making it tail-heavy. Tail-heavy ailerons droop downwards when they arent being pulled by the control system. potentially reverting the aileron back into a tail-heavy state. The downside of this approach is a lack of redundancy.

Aileron

Pilot Institute

APRIL 5, 2025

Basically, any wind that blows across the runway or flight path instead of head-on or tailing the aircraft. Again, when flying an approach, the last thing you want to be doing is having your head in the cockpit crunching numbers. As the name would suggest, a crosswind is any wind element that imparts sideways deviation on the aircraft.

Crosswind

Fear of Landing

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Whether or not there were issues with CRM or in the approach, there is no evidence at this time that either pilot had struggled through their training or were anything less than qualified for their positions. The wing tip struck the runway after which the wing and the tail separated and the fuel from the wing caught fire.

Runway

One Mile at a Time

MAY 12, 2025

ANA takes a unique approach to its A380s, as the airline has three of these, referred to as the Flying Honu. I turned on the tail camera, to be able to watch our approach to the airport. ANA A380 view approaching Honolulu ANA A380 view approaching Honolulu We touched down in Honolulu at 8:50AM, on runway 8L.

Tail

Flying Magazine

JUNE 9, 2025

The aircraft collided with trees during the approach, which spun it around. ” Photographs of the wreckage show the fuselage of the airplane with the nose down and crushed, while the tail appears to have separated. We are grateful for their rapid response and hard work throughout the day.”

Airplanes

Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

Detecting them is difficult, which makes final approach and landing especially dangerous. When you fly into a microburst on approach or departure, youll first encounter a strong headwind, which will give you a brief lift. This can fool anyone easily, and could lead to disaster during approach. Within seconds, everything changes.

Wind Shear

Air Facts

MAY 7, 2025

The longest runways had front course and back course ILS (Instrument Landing Systems) and an on-field VOR that provided navigation and approach capabilities for aircraft on instrument flights. If you have ever been on the receiving end of a GCA approach, you might sense a bit of what I am trying to say. The Tower had no radar.

Weight-Shift-Control

Flying Magazine

APRIL 30, 2025

For extra flair, have the aircraft tail number embossed or embroidered on the covers. READ MORE: Cirrus Shows Off IQ Pro at Sun n Fun 2025 Chocks made from aluminum or wood are popular and provide another opportunity to display your tail number for identification (the aviation version of monogramming your belongings).

Airplanes

One Mile at a Time

MARCH 14, 2025

Korean Air first class entertainment A380 Korean Air first class entertainment A380 Korean Air first class entertainment A380 My favorite aspect of the entertainment was the map feature, plus the tail camera. At this point I also turned on the tail camera while not very high definition, it is nice to appreciate what a behemoth the A380 is.

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