Remove Crosswind Remove Instrument Landing System Remove Jet
article thumbnail

A Day in the Life of a Pilot

Ask Captain Lim

Weather too plays a pivotal role; low visibility may require an Instrument Landing System (ILS) approach, where the plane follows radio signals to the runway. Landing is the most skill-intensive part. Pilots must align the aircraft perfectly, control speed and safely touch down, often while dealing with crosswinds.

article thumbnail

Getting Back in the Air

Plane and Pilot

There was a nice crosswind, and I demonstrated landing on a concrete expansion joint, offset from the runway centerline. The plan was to shoot an instrument landing system (ILS) at the military airport next door, but clearance delivery told us they were landing the other direction.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Trending Sources

article thumbnail

Two injured as Southwest Airlines flight dives to avert a ‘midair collision’ (click photo for details)

World Airline News

The first of these jets, registered. June 17, 2025 Garuda Indonesia’s Airbus A330-343, registered PK-GPY, is flying in this vibrant Pokémon-themed special livery known as Pikachu Jet GA-2. Originally delivered to Emirates in December 2005. N734AL was delivered on May 23, 2025, and e. This eye-catching design was officially unveiled on.

article thumbnail

Transavia Netherlands takes delivery of a new Airbus A321neo in its original 1966 Transavia Holland livery to mark its 60th anniversary

World Airline News

A competitor to Bark Air is selling seats and dog beds Lufthansa unveils its first Airbus A350 with its upgraded Business Class Himalaya Jet has big plans - will it ever fly? The first of these jets, registered. Originally delivered to Emirates in December 2005. N734AL was delivered on May 23, 2025, and e. 104 Dove de Havilland DH.114

article thumbnail

Coming Soon in Atlanta

World Airline News

May 20, 2025 Hawaiian's 2025 "Disney Lilo & Stitch" movie promotional livery (A321 version) (click on comment symbol left for more details) May 20, 2025 Operated by Hi Fly Malta, in service May 15, 2025 Glasgow - New York (JFK), ex China Southern B-6140 May 17, 2025 Formerly with OWG - delivered April 30, 2025 May 16, 2025 "10 (..)