Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Once we were on our way, our source of information about our flight only came before the start of our descent. At this point of time, we started our descent not long after. On final approach to SIN. I was hoping for the seats beside mine to remain vacant but it was not the case when both of them turned up.

Runway

Flying Magazine

JUNE 20, 2025

The controller asked the pilot what approach he would like to use to get into KMYF. The weather at the time of the accident included an AIRMET active for IFR conditions with ceilings below 1,000 feet and visibility less than 3 miles due to fog and mist. As per procedure, the pilot switched frequencies to continue the approach.

Knot

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. At 03:12:43, the crew talked about activating anti-ice systems due to the weather conditions. At 03:26:15, the aircraft entered the final approach phase.

Cargo

Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

This weather phenomenon is called a microburst , one of aviations deadliest threats. Detecting them is difficult, which makes final approach and landing especially dangerous. In seconds, an aircraft can be forced into an uncontrollable descent, leaving you with barely any time to react. Absolutely!

Wind Shear

Flying Magazine

JULY 18, 2025

If you’ve ever flown a modern Rockwell Collins suite, you’ll recognize the airport dome and extended runway centerlines with mile markers that are intended to better orient the pilot from top of descent through final approach. The displays are touchscreen, plus there’s a QWERTY keypad and radio tuning knob console.

Flight Deck

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

JUNE 3, 2025

Look at how lovely the weather was that morning. After an hour of flying, we started our descent into Barcelona. The view is certainly breathtaking especially in good weather. We made a few turns during our descent to follow the traffic in preparation for landing. We were on final approach into runway 06L.

Runway

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

It was nice to hear the Captain making announcement before departure and he warned us of some expected turbulence during our descent towards HND. It all started when she approach and notify me not to take photos of any one, from there, I shared with her what I do, it was very pleasant chatting with her. Posh looking lavatory, isn't it?

Airline

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

JUNE 17, 2025

I was fortunate to be able to enjoy such good weather on that day. Off we go, taking off in this beautiful weather. At this point we started our descent as we passed by some snowy mountains. At this point we were on approach into Milan, the pilots were probably doing the landing checklist at this point. Goodbye Barcelona!

Airline

Photographic Logbook

MAY 26, 2025

While it is true that all aviators need to understand the mechanics of flight, the rules of flight (both natural and legislated), and the weather and other factors impacting flight, these are actually the easy parts. Whether (and weather) to go? It is the decision making that most challenges people. Where to go? When to go?

Runway

One Mile at a Time

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Azerbaijan Airlines E190 crashes after weather diversion This incident happened today (Wednesday, December 25, 2024), and involves Azerbaijan Airlines flight J28243, scheduled to operate from Baku, Azerbaijan (GYD), to Grozny, Russia (GRV). Details about what exactly went wrong are limited as of now, but lets talk about what we do know.

Jet

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

MARCH 23, 2025

At this point, it was on final approach into New Chitose Airport. Descending was also quite turbulent with gusty winds happening during our descent and approach into HND airport but luckily for us, it didn't cause any disruption to our flight (flight diversion). Window View We were on final approach into HND airport.

Turbulence

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Those seated from row 21 and behind were to board first then followed by row 11 to 20 and finally the front row passengers boarded last. For the rest of the flight, the weather was good and we had a smooth landing at Okinawa later, arriving at the airport about 19 minutes ahead of schedule. My ride: JA820A (Photo: K.H

Turbulence

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 student turned early onto the base leg of the airport traffic pattern, then turned onto final approach, resulting in the airplane being high and fast.

Density Altitude

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

JULY 24, 2025

After the meal service ended, the cabin light was dimmed and I managed to catch a short nap and woke up while our aircraft started the descent. As we flew through some clouds during the descent, we encountered a few bumps. At this point, we were on final approach into Taipei Taoyuan Airport.

Final Approach

Northstar VFR

MARCH 23, 2025

As the plane descends toward the runway on final approach, it may encounter various scenarios where a safe landing cannot be assured. As soon as the pilot realizes this, they must abort the landing and climb back to traffic pattern altitude and attempt the approach and landing again.

Pilot

Pilot's Life Blog

JUNE 18, 2025

Whether it’s due to runway obstacles, unstable approaches, or weather changes, the aircraft go-around is a pilot’s best tool to avoid accidents and ensure a smooth, safe flight every time. Weather Conditions: Sudden changes in weather, such as wind shear, gusts, or rapidly decreasing visibility, can make landing unsafe.

Air Traffic Control

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

MARCH 30, 2025

We were almost there and at this point, we started our descent. we started our descent. On final approach We touched down after 4 hours and 1 minute in the air. I managed to catch a couple of movies on this flight. I am able to watch the movie while checking out the inflight map at the same time. At this point.

Airline

AV Web

DECEMBER 11, 2024

The last thing you want to do is make a normal descent and landing. From that perch, you can eyeball the airport and then execute a circling descent to both lose altitude and set up for the approach and landing. Youll have to turn away from the runwaybrieflyto get some distance and perspective for your approach.

Runway

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

MAY 7, 2025

At this point, we were on final approach towards LHR's runway 27R. Off we go in this beautiful weather. Even in good weather like this, strong wind can make the ride slightly uncomfortable but do remember this sort of turbulence is never a danger to the aircraft operation. We were on final approach into runway 27R.

Turbulence

Aerotime

DECEMBER 20, 2024

We will also examine the next most critical phase of our flight, from descent and deceleration to the approach and landing phases, even touching upon what happens when the aircraft arrives safely at the gate. Mario Hagen / Shutterstock The announcement will also be one of the first items on the pilots before-descent checklist.

Cabin Crew

Flight Training Central

MAY 28, 2024

a long straight in final approach to the active runway. 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? Runway 27 and expect a crosswind from the right. right-quartering headwind. Pilot in command.

Crosswind

Air Facts

MAY 10, 2024

ICAO minima for circling approaches is much higher than that stipulated in the FARs so consider higher weather minima. A circling approach is a high-risk, low frequency event that it MUST be briefed. We also benefit from the latest weather updates. What speed on final approach? What is the runway lighting?

Approach

Fear of Landing

DECEMBER 6, 2024

A few hours later, the pilot obtained a weather briefing and filed an IFR flight plan before departing Westchester to fly back to Montgomery County. By now, it was dark and the weather in Gaithersburg had deteriorated with fog and low cloud ceilings. The controller confirmed a descent to 3,000 feet, the minimum safe altitude for BEGKA.

Approach

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

AUGUST 2, 2024

There were a few good bumps during take off and more of it during the descent especially flying through the clouds. Anyway, during the descent, there was quite a bit of bumps and that also includes a sudden downdraft that made me hold on to the seat in front of me, I dislike this feeling to be honest.

Descent

Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Proper identification and tracking of VOR radials is essential to flying these approaches. Understanding both traditional and GPS-integrated methods gives you more options in various weather conditions. Consistent instrument scanning and course corrections are required to maintain a precise approach. What Is a VOR Approach?

VOR

iPad Pilot News

JANUARY 7, 2025

For example, ForeFlight presents both visual pop-up and aural alerts for runway proximity, traffic, cabin altitude, destination weather, terrain, TFRs, final approach runway, low altitude, traffic conflicts and more. Common solutions are to connect it to a portable Sentry ADS-B receiver or Garmin Flight Stream from your panel.

Pilot

Pilot Institute

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Weather It’s a good idea to brief any weather that could make your landing more challenging. It also allows you to focus on flying during the last stages of the approach and landing. Descent Point Nominate a descent point that will give you a constant 3° profile to the threshold. So, what should you include?

Airplanes

Pilot Institute

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Airports with precision instrument landing systems (ILS), like Heathrow, often pair PAPI with ILS to provide pilots with extra visual confirmation during approaches, especially in bad weather or at night. It will also improve your approach accuracy. So, next time you land, use this knowledge and enjoy a more controlled descent.

Runway

Photographic Logbook

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

Unfortunately, opportunities to get there can be few and often come down to the whimsy of weather. Weather conditions were different this time around, but the critical difference was that The Bear was flying right seat with me. I awoke that morning at 5:00 am and checked weather, squinting at ForeFlight on my phone in the dark.

Runway

Air Facts

MAY 20, 2024

The dispatch office reviewed the weather and winds, alternate airport forecasts, and our route of flight over the Pacific ocean for our flight back to Los Angeles. After completing the approach briefing, we were given our descent clearance and I initiated the Vertical Nav profile that was loaded into the FMS.

Flight Deck

Fear of Landing

DECEMBER 13, 2024

On the 25th of November 2024, a Boeing 737-400 crashed on final approach to Vilnius airport with one fatality. With a temperature of 1C and a dew point of -1C, the likelihood of serious structural icing on approach was low. There were four crew onboard, two of whom were likely to have been in the jumpseats for repositioning.

Runway

Pilot Institute

MAY 1, 2024

The briefing information section contains the most important elements of the approach, including: NAVAID and communications frequencies. Final approach course. Approach notes. Missed approach procedures. The plan view shows a top-down look at the approach path and includes: Courses and radials.

Approach

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

JANUARY 28, 2024

The map of Thessaloniki Airport (SKG) (Photo: Wikimedia) On the day of departure After spending about 40 minutes on the public bus, I reached the airport in this gloomy weather. The aircraft was on final approach to SKG. By then the aircraft started its descent when the cabin crew were released from their seats.

Descent

Photographic Logbook

APRIL 19, 2024

This year, a promising weather forecast featuring high freezing levels (expected to be 9,000+ feet) led to a decision to fly myself. The day before departure, satisfied that days of consistent weather forecasts reasonably assured a successful flight, I cancelled the rental car reservation. So that was of no help to me.

Approach

Pilot Institute

OCTOBER 12, 2024

Carburetor icing might seem like it’s just a cold-weather issue, but it isn’t. Using carb heat and monitoring weather conditions help prevent carburetor icing during flight. Carb icing tends to happen at low power settings, such as when making an approach. Particularly in the descent or periods of slow flight.

Descent

Photographic Logbook

JULY 11, 2024

However, a forecast for low IFR weather in that part of Maine led us to cancel it. I had no interest in flying one hour north only to be shut out of our destination by weather below minimums for the available instrument approach procedure. Still the better part of an hour away from home, weather conditions were concerning.

Ceiling

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

MARCH 8, 2025

The right side The left side At this point, my aircraft was on final approach. Such beautiful weather on this day. The city of Tokyo After flying for sometime, there were clouds below us and at this point, we started our descent. Unlike the weather in Tokyo, it was gloomy at our destination. Here comes my ride!

Runway