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Qatar Airways Boeing 787 damaged after main gear falls into drain cover: video 

Aerotime

Flightradar24 According to eyewitnesses, as the aircraft approached its final parking position at low speed, the aircraft’s right main gear dropped into a drain cover that had collapsed, with the front two almost disappearing from view entirely when on the four-wheel main bogey.

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A Day in the Life of a Pilot

Ask Captain Lim

Passengers might notice the plane moving slowly on the tarmac. A Safe Descent About 30 minutes before landing, pilots begin preparations for descent, con figuring flaps and briefing the approach. On Board Checks Once on board, pilots follow a strict checklist – aviation standard operating procedures to prevent human error.

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The Essential Guide to Runway Markings

Pilot Institute

Visual Runways Visual runways have no instrument approach procedure available. Non-Precision Runways Non-precision runways have at least one non-precision approach available. Precision Runways Precision runways feature at least one precision approach aid at either end of the runway, such as an Instrument Landing System (ILS).

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Riyadh Air Unveils Brand Sonic, And It’s Really Well Done

One Mile at a Time

The sonic brand video was filmed in four locations across Saudi Arabia, including a live orchestra on the tarmac, a violin at The Edge of the World, a nay at KAFD, and an oud in Diriyah. The only legitimate airline I can think of in recent times that took a similar approach was Taiwans Starlux Airlines.

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Airmail to America

Plane and Pilot

Other irritations may be not only landing fees but being charged for a practice approach (even if you dont actually touch the tarmac) and the price of fuel. And speaking of tarmac, be prepared to meet some very crumbly taxiways and shabby runways. For planning and navigating, I can recommend the excellent SkyDemon.

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A Taylorcraft Reunion

Plane and Pilot

Andrews eyes and smile were growing big as we approached the plane in silence. We hop out of the cockpit, and Andrew ties the ship to the tarmac for the night. Walking across the ramp, I half expect the movie plot twist where the airplane becomes animated and runs over to see the long separated friend. Still have Raggmop on the door.

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Discovering ITA Airways Airbus A220-100 (Part 1: LCY-LIN)

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

You are able to view the traffic of the tarmac from the windows of the corridor which lead to the end of the pier. On approach to runway 35. There are a few cafes to enjoy a meal before departure. Let's check out the gates. This is BA Cityflyer ERJ-190 E1. The walkway towards the gates. Somehow the interior reminds me of a hospital.