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.

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Airlines Airline Tail Descent 115

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.

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Tail Airlines Airline Approach 92

Aerotime

APRIL 3, 2025

His system would provide an aircraft with automatic stability and control mechanism, through the control of the ailerons, stabilizer, and tail rudder through the use of a set of simple gyroscopes. 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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Weight-Shift-Control Cockpit Pilot Stability 298

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.

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Aileron Lift Tail General Aviation 255

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

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Runway Clearance Final Approach Approach 75

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.

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Air Traffic Control Airplanes Lift Runway 113

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.

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Crosswind Approach Tail Weather 92

Cranky Flier

APRIL 22, 2025

I stopped to admire Hazel the Chipmunk on the tail and then went down the jet bridge. The winds were gusting, and we could feel it on approach, but it was a nice and firm touchdown right on the numbers. Everyone else boards later in groups 2-5. This guy was skilled, and it was better entertainment than you get on most flights.

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Descent Runway Airplanes Tail 230

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 241

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.

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Tail Approach 105

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.

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Hangar Stability Approach Cockpit 111

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.

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Aileron Rudder Checkride AGL 96

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.

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Runway Approach Knot Jet 70

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.

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Horizontal Stabilizer Final Approach Tail Runway 111

Aerotime

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Building a new hangar can be a lengthy process if you do it the traditional way, but Belgian firm Spantech is offering a new, more straightforward approach. This is an approach that has served it well when building large functional buildings for other use cases, such as sports centers, concert halls and even film studios. by Spantech.

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Hangar Tarmac Lift Approach 304

Flying Magazine

JUNE 12, 2025

Its twin-tail design and bubble canopy have always turned heads, but pilots value the airplane just as much for its forgiving handling, light controls, and unique design philosophy that originally did away with rudder pedals altogether. Take a look at our airplane loan calculator to estimate your monthly payments.

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Avionics Master Switch Transponder Airplanes Rudder 91

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.

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Runway Tail Knot Altimeter 59

Aerotime

APRIL 17, 2025

The birth of the Eurowhite trend saw increasing numbers of airlines use predominately white fuselages with just a splash of color on the tail, engines, and winglets to promote their brands. The livery also features a red and white window cheatline along with the airlines ubiquitous maple leaf logo on the tail.

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Airlines Airline Tail Jet 269

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.

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Knot Tail Weather Ceiling 65

Gary's Flight Journal

OCTOBER 30, 2024

I got the fan turning then set up my video cameras, having forgot my tail tie down camera. I pulled the power and had only set approach flaps but made a nice landing. I tugged 3 Tango Charlie out and climbed aboard. It's been a minute as they younger folks say since I last flew.

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Runway Tail Hangar Approach 97

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.

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Tail Cockpit Pilot Approach 95

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.

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Airplanes Tail Weather Approach 98

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.

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Descent Threshold Knot Indicated Airspeed 93

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?

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Turbulence Lift Drag Runway 97

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.

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Tail Approach Descent Runway 95

Fear of Landing

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

We watched it land and trundle, and continued our approach. It was in the process of turning, but the 200-foot long machine’s floodlit tail, now swung out across the runway, had not even reached its centreline, and this aircraft moved with caution in the darkness of the airfield’s remote west. He was not completely wrong.

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Runway Air Traffic Control Approach Weather 104

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.

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Airplanes Ceiling Stability Tail 98

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.

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Jet Tail Drag Cockpit 94

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.

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Pilot General Aviation Airplanes Hangar 86

One Mile at a Time

MAY 10, 2025

Air France has a unique market position for first class Of course its worth emphasizing that not all airlines take the same approach as Air France. I think the other thing worth emphasizing is just how efficiently Air France was able to introduce its new first class. Is it over the top?

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Airlines Airline Tail Approach 84

AV Web

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

I once had the opportunity to fly my vintage V-tail Bonanza to Washington-Dulles International Airport to report on the opening of a Signature Flight Support facility there. In any event, with winds from the north, Approach vectored me to a crosswind to downwind for Runway 01R, which was convenient for the GA ramp at the north end.

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Crosswind Runway Approach Tail 82

Flying Magazine

MAY 13, 2025

I wrote out my expected clearance for the outbound leg, briefed every approach, and walked through all the what-ifs I could imagine. I picked up my clearance, flew the plane, shot the approach, and feltbrieflylike I might just be the worlds newest ace. I am listening to an online approach feed as I type…).

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Clearance Cockpit Approach Pilot 61

One Mile at a Time

AUGUST 23, 2024

Obviously I’m not approaching this from an engineering or finance perspective, in terms of which planes airlines should use for their fleet renewal. For one, the A350 comes with the option of airlines installing a tail camera, so it’s common among A350 operators, while you won’t find that on any 787 operator.

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Tail Jet Approach Airlines 123

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).

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Airplanes Cockpit Tail Hangar 71

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.

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Aileron Drag Rudder Descent 52

Vintage Aviation News

MAY 27, 2025

The curved display line offers spectacular topside passes, especially when aircraft approach from the left, emerging from behind the crowd with the sun perfectly illuminating them as they round the corner above the control tower. The trio performed an elegant formation flight, followed by a tail chase.

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Crosswind Tail Approach Hangar 105

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.

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Aileron Rudder Checkride AGL 52