WayMan

JUNE 16, 2025

Altimeter: Shows the altitude of the aircraft above a designated reference point, essential for flight level assignment and terrain clearance. Vertical Speed Indicator (VSI): Indicates the aircraft’s rate of climb or descent, making it possible to accurately control the vertical flight path.

Instrument Meteorological Conditions

iPad Pilot News

MARCH 11, 2025

AGL (or when AGL is unknown), the descent rate exceeds 4,000 ft. AGL and the descent rate exceeds 3,000 ft. AGL, the descent rate is between 3000 ft. There’s also a scratchpad tool to copy clearances as you listen. Sink Rate – Alerts as follows: When above 2,500 ft. per minute. When at 2,500 ft. per minute.

AGL

Photographic Logbook

MAY 25, 2025

Flying westbound toward Rochester at 6,000 feet, I traversed a variety of unique cloudscapes, blasting through them with impunity courtesy of an IFR clearance An overcast layer deprived Rochester's cityscape of its fullest color potential. Toronto Center, Cherokee Four Eight One is picking up ice and needs a descent to 5,000 feet."

OAT

Flying Magazine

JULY 3, 2025

ForeFlight indicated we could reach there with a 900 fpm descent rate. I also advised ATC of our impending total engine failure and asked for clearance to the nearest airfield. A controller immediately gave us a lower altitude and asked our intentions. I told the controller we would keep going to Las Vegas.

Knot

Flying Magazine

JUNE 12, 2025

Having recently reviewed how to call for a clearance, I filed my first IFR flight plan, received my clearance from the VATSIM controller, and soon I was following the Logan Four departure out of the Class Bravo and on my way. It would be close but still permissible.

Air Traffic Control

Pilot's Life Blog

JANUARY 12, 2025

Pre-Flight Preparation Medical Certification: Obtaining the Necessary Medical Clearance Before flying a plane for the first time, you must obtain a medical certificate to confirm youre physically fit to fly. This process involves a thorough examination by an FAA-certified medical examiner to assess your vision, hearing, and overall health.

Aileron

Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

LNAV Approach An LNAV (Lateral Navigation) approach helps guide you left and right toward the runway, but it doesnt tell you how to control your descent. Instead of a Decision Height (DH), youll use something called a Minimum Descent Altitude (MDA). Theyre only meant to keep the descent stable. Thats up to you! Easy, right?

Approach

Aerotime

APRIL 2, 2025

At 03:09:09 local time, the captain tried to contact the Vilnius Area control center (ACC) to report a descent into Vilnius but received no reply. After discussing the correct frequency with the co-pilot, the captain switched frequencies and successfully reached Vilnius at 03:10:11 local time, receiving clearance to descend.

Cargo

Flying Magazine

MAY 21, 2025

ATC was in communication with the pilot, as the airplane entered several right- and left-hand banks and rolls and entered a steep descent while in a bank angle. The pilot requested Special VFR for low ceilings and visibility, but didnt really express to ATC the issue he was having trying to maintain clearance from the clouds, Sedor said.

Pilot

Aerotime

APRIL 3, 2025

The crew was able to descend to runway 25L when the rate of descent increased to 4,000 feet per minute. Later on, the aircrafts rear access door detached and also fell into the sea. Only one aileron and one wing spoiler were operating.

Aileron

Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 22, 2025

The descent profile. Flying at MSA guarantees at least 1,000 feet of obstacle clearance. This perspective makes the descent path easier to understand. At this point you should start descending to the Minimum Descent Altitude (MDA). That V represents the Visual Descent Point or VDP. Approach minima.

Approach

One Mile at a Time

MAY 25, 2025

I assumed we were just awaiting our takeoff clearance, but at this point I saw the crew running through the cabin, and dings were constantly going off. Avianca 787 arrival in Paris Before I knew it, we had completed our Atlantic crossing, and were off the west coast of France, soon getting ready for our descent.

Runway

Fear of Landing

MAY 23, 2025

The approach to Runway 28R has a minimum descent altitude of 673 feet above mean sea level, which is 250 feet above ground level. They received clearance for Montgomery’s RNAV 28R approach: a GPS-based precision approach with specific waypoints and altitudes which step the aircraft down to the runway. kilometres).

Approach

Plane and Pilot

JANUARY 5, 2025

They were descending from cruise altitude to 8,000 feet with a clearance to fly direct to navigation fix TAMMI. Air traffic control, responding to the pilots odd transmission, simplified the clearance, issuing just a heading and an altitude. N13GZ verify going direct TAMMI? 13GZ is off navigation herewere gonnawere gonna give it a try.

Clearance

Plane and Pilot

MAY 24, 2025

His friend helped the pilot with his flight clearance and reviewed how to fly through Class C airspace, since his route took him directly over Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (KMHT) in New Hampshire. The CFI returned home, called KPVD clearance delivery to make sure it had departed OK, and settled in to monitor his friend on FlightAware.

Instrument Meteorological Conditions

Air Facts

JUNE 4, 2025

With takeoff clearance from the tower, I pushed the throttle forward. I acknowledged and began a gentle descent. I filed my flight plan and headed out. Taxiing to Runway 06, I ran through the before-takeoff checklist: fuel selector both, flaps up, mixture rich, lights on. Recommend descending to 4,000 feet for clearer conditions.

Altimeter

Flying Magazine

JUNE 20, 2025

The controller cleared the pilot for the approach, and when the airplane was about 10 miles northeast of the NESTY, an initial approach fix (IAF), the controller asked the pilot if he was going to “make your descent” and asked if he would like vectors to the south. The pilot acknowledged the clearance.

Knot

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

JUNE 17, 2025

So for passengers travelling to Milan, they can board through the Schengen level and for those flying to Singapore, they have to board through the non Schengen level and that also includes passport check and clearance. At this point we started our descent as we passed by some snowy mountains. Reverse thrust and spoilers were deployed.

Airline

Fear of Landing

JULY 4, 2025

The sharp pitch-up moment captured on camera may have been the pilot seeing the building at the last minute, pitching up abruptly to try to increase clearance. At some point, either to increase thrust while pitching up or to arrest the sudden descent, the pilot increased the engine power to full. hours total flight time.

Cockpit

One Mile at a Time

JULY 18, 2025

While the larger bins are great, I’ve gotta say, they do make the cabin feel a bit more claustrophobic, as they give less clearance over your head. Iberia business class seat view A321XLR As you’d expect for a brand new A321XLR, the jet had Airbus’ Airspace cabin concept, including mood lighting, and larger overhead bins.

Approach

Photographic Logbook

JUNE 1, 2025

Given the terrain around Lock Haven, descent into the Susquehanna River valley in strong gusts can make for a very unpleasant ride. Paula and Gilead requested a pop-up IFR clearance and flew at an intermediate altitude between those of us up high and the others down low. But we eventually decided to go and it was a good decision.

Airplanes

Plane and Pilot

JULY 1, 2025

Probable cause(s): The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees after takeoff, during high density altitude weather conditions. The airplane made a slow descent toward the east for about nine minutes, away from the destination airport. The airplane then turned west back toward the airport and continued a slow descent.

Density Altitude

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

MAY 7, 2025

We were given the clearance to enter the runway. We started our descent and for the rest of our flight, the flying condition was great. Thanks for the hospitality, Beijing PEK airport! Off we go in this beautiful weather. Air China's owned built aircraft, the Comac C909 (Formerly known as ARJ-21). Welcome to London!

Turbulence

Photographic Logbook

JUNE 29, 2025

I departed the Williamson-Sodus Airport solo at 8:00 am and picked up my instrument clearance in the air from a Rochester Approach controller with a familiar voice. Geneva, NY and the north end of Seneca Lake. At the end of our otherwise perfunctory exchange, Rochester signed off with, "Have a great flight, Chris!"

Runway

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

JULY 9, 2025

Once our engines were started, we were given clearance to taxi and head towards the runway. However the weather at Osaka was very gloomy as we flew through some clouds and this is what we saw during our descent. Window view photos The Roll Royce Trent 772 engine powers Air Asia's A330 fleet. Beautiful view, isn't it?

Weather

One Mile at a Time

MAY 20, 2025

For example, theres not enough clearance above and below the power port to fit a full size MacBook charger in there (the one that looks like a brick). The views on descent were beautiful, as Colombias landscape is pretty gorgeous. Our descent wasnt very long, given that Bogota is at an altitude of over 8,000 feet.

Approach

Aerotime

JULY 9, 2024

A Delta Air Lines Boeing 767 en route from New York to Paris was forced to make an emergency descent following cabin pressurization issues. The aircraft managed to land safely in Paris despite its rapid descent from 34,000 ft to just 10,000ft in eleven minutes.

Descent

Aerotime

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Having received clearance to do so, the plane turned south and began its descent back towards Schiphol. However, just six minutes later having reached an altitude of 6,000ft (1,830m), the crew leveled the aircraft off and requested an immediate return to the airport.

Air Traffic Control

Air Facts

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

We’ve included questions that cover everything from clearances to complex arrival procedures, each crafted to test your technical know-how and situational awareness. climb to, but not descend from 4,000 feet, without further ATC clearance. climb to, but not descend from 4,000 feet, without further ATC clearance. Let’s go!

Clearance

Aerotime

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

At this point, the pilots will contact ATC for push and start clearance , allowing the plane to be pushed back from its parking position (if applicable, depending on the airport) and to start its engines in sequence. Part two will soon be available on AeroTime. Be sure to keep a good look out for it.

Cabin Crew

Flight Training Central

DECEMBER 13, 2024

These commonly missed questions often relate to IFR regulations, ATC clearances, meteorology, and complex instrument procedures. An ATC clearance to "CRUISE FOUR THOUSAND FEET" would indicate that the pilot is authorized to: vacate 4,000 feet without notifying ATC. Let’s get to the quiz! How should you proceed?

Clearance

Flying Magazine

MAY 30, 2025

He lost 200 feet before even noticing the descent. Every phase of flight has a checklist, clearance, frequency change, routing amendment, weather check, or procedure review. A typical IFR flight might begin with a clearance to copy prior to takeoff. A quick look at winds aloft while planning the descent.

Pilot

Flight Training Central

MAY 28, 2024

Safe obstruction clearance in the approach area. VFR approaches to land at night should be accomplished with a steeper descent. Who has final authority to accept or decline any land and hold short (LAHSO) clearance? The segmented circle indicates that a landing on Runway 26 will be with a left-quartering headwind.

Crosswind

Air Facts

MAY 10, 2024

Perhaps just prior to the start of descent could be the optimum time–certainly completed no later than commencement of approach. If you depart MDA on the downwind or base leg, you’re on your own as far as obstacle clearance. Will the vertical speed necessary comply with required descent criteria? What is the runway lighting?

Approach

Flight Training Central

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Operational Route Obstacle Clearance Altitude Off-Route Obstacle Clearance Altitude Optimal Radar Observation Controlled Altitude Correct! Decision Altitude Descent Advisory Direct Approach Correct! Variable Descent Pattern Visual Descent Point Vertical Direction Parameter Correct!

Instrument Flight Rules

Pilot Institute

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Using the VASI is crucial as it gives you safe obstruction clearance within 10 degrees of either side of the runway centerline and around four nautical miles from the runway threshold. The PAPI provides safe obstruction clearance within plus or minus 10 degrees of the extended runway centerline and 3.4 nautical miles. Safe landings!

Runway

Fear of Landing

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

The crew acknowledged and said that they were at the ideal point of descent and waiting for clearance. The approach controller instructed the crew to continue to wait for the descent clearance. The controller advised that their descent would be authorised in the next two minutes. The flight crew confirmed SANPA.

Knot