Professional Pilot

MAY 7, 2025

They throttled up, but the rapid descent in the last 50 ft resulted in a hard landing that burst 2 of the mains and collapsed a strut. Many will recall the crash of Delta Air Lines Flight 191 at DFW (Intl, Dallas-Fort Worth TX) in 1985 after the aircraft encountered a microburst that robbed it of lift at a critical moment.

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Crosswind Turbulence Approach Runway 52

Airline Reporter

MAY 10, 2025

Highlights: @ 1:26 taxiing onto 31L while watching the plane ahead of us lift off, then the entire takeoff roll and great views of JFK’s terminals 1 and 8, and @2:32 the views of the Manhattan skyline. The entire descent and landing was beautiful since it happened during sunset. And when it does, the views are generally gorgeous.

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Final Approach Descent Runway Approach 63

Flight Training Central

JANUARY 27, 2025

1) High Roundout Sometimes when the airplane appears to temporarily stop moving downward, the roundout has been made too rapidly and the airplane is flying level, too high above the runway. This would result in the airplane stalling and dropping hard onto the runway. This procedure should only be used when there is adequate airspeed.

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Airplanes Runway Accelerated Stall Lift 89

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

JUNE 3, 2025

The airport layout of CDG airport This airport consists of 4 runways, (08L/26R, 08R/26L, 09L/27R and 09R/27L) and was opened in March 1974. However after pushing back while on the way to the runway, I managed to see some deicing action on an Easyjet A321 aircraft. At this point, we reached the threshold of the runway.

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Runway Weather Narrow-Body Aircraft Descent 59

Pilot's Life Blog

JANUARY 12, 2025

Understanding the Basics of Flight Aerodynamics 101 Flying a small plane revolves around understanding four key forces: lift, thrust, drag, and weight. Lift is generated by the wings as air flows over them, counteracting weight, which pulls the plane downward due to gravity.

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Weather Pilot Drag Rudder 52

Fear of Landing

MAY 3, 2024

On the 9th of August 2023, a VX4 crashed at Cotswold Airport in Gloucestershire during a test flight over the runway. The prototype lifted off, hovered and flew at a speed of 40 knots before landing. G-EVTL lifted off with all EPUs operating. Then the pilot carefully climbed to 30 feet above the runway.

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Descent Knot Thrust Lift 105

Fear of Landing

APRIL 19, 2024

It shows the helicopter flying normally, aligned to the runway, and then begin a gentle climb. The pilot told the airport tower controller that he may need the runway. The controller asked the pilot to report when two miles out and to expect runway 28. It rotated several times before crashing into the grass north of runway 28.

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Torque Indicated Airspeed Tail Knot 98

Air Facts

JUNE 4, 2025

Taxiing to Runway 06, I ran through the before-takeoff checklist: fuel selector both, flaps up, mixture rich, lights on. The engine responded smoothly, and Charlie lifted off into the calm morning sky. I acknowledged and began a gentle descent. Winds aloft were light and variableideal for a smooth cruise.

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Altimeter Turbulence Weather VOR 52

Airline Reporter

APRIL 8, 2025

But we lifted off barely halfway into the 12,079-foot runway 22R – and with only a nine-knot headwind. Even the world’s longest flight eventually ends It was almost a surprise when the crew announced we were about to start our descent. Pretty good performance for a plane presumably tanked up to the brim with fuel.

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Airlines Airline Descent Knot 72

Plane and Pilot

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

I called Lawson Tower and was cleared for taxi and mid-runway takeoff on Runway 15. I was still in a pretty rapid descent. While still in a descent, soon to crash into the trees, I turned to look. With one hand I lifted the back high enough to pull the stick back far enough to stop my dive. I then did my run-up.

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Descent Lift Runway Cockpit 93

Plane and Pilot

JUNE 2, 2025

He then taxied to the runway and experienced an extended ground delay with the engine running at idle engine power settings. The airplane then descended back to the runway and bounced before lifting off nose-high again toward the end of the runway. He did not use carburetor heat during the ground delay or during takeoff.

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Instrument Meteorological Conditions Airplanes Runway Pilot 87

One Mile at a Time

MAY 12, 2025

This is much easier to use than some of the other very heavy first class tray tables out there, which you have to lift up. At 9:15PM we began our taxi, and just 10 minutes later, at 9:25PM, we were cleared for takeoff from runway 16R. At around 8:15AM local time, we began our descent from 41,000 feet.

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Tail Approach Descent Runway 90

Air Facts

JANUARY 6, 2025

We had just been cleared for the ILS approach to runway 30R when a mayday was declared on frequency. Or do we continue towards a runway only six miles ahead, hidden by water droplets that were now becoming quite hazardous. Light icing in the descent, we had briefed the increased Vref speeds as we had many times before.

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Drag Runway Approach Ceiling 98

One Mile at a Time

APRIL 18, 2025

Its a lot easier than some of those big tray tables that are stored and then have to be lifted up and turned over. View taxiing San Francisco Airport We had a fairly quick taxi, and by 1:10PM we were cleared for takeoff on runway 28L. At around 3:55PM Tokyo time, we started our gradual descent.

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Airlines Airline Approach Runway 81

Pilot's Life Blog

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Aerodynamic Differences Fixed-Wing Aircraft (Airplanes) Airplanes , or fixed-wing aircraft, generate lift through their stationary wings as they move forward. This pressure difference produces lift, allowing the aircraft to ascend. Each rotor blade acts as an airfoil, and as it rotates, it moves air over its surface, generating lift.

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Torque Lift Airplanes Stability 52

Plane and Pilot

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

The little plane leapt into the air almost immediately as the wind seemingly swirled from every direction along the 5,000-foot runway. I announced our departure intentions, receiving well wishes from the airport attendant who had come out to admire the plane, and Wilkins once again pointed us down the runway and into the blue sky.

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Runway Crosswind Rudder Pilot 98

Pilot Institute

OCTOBER 2, 2024

But, as you near the runway, the airplane starts to float. Your wings don’t create as much drag as they would at higher altitudes, which gives you extra lift. Key Takeaways Ground effect increases an aircraft’s lift and decreases drag. If not recognized in time, ground effect can result in runway overruns.

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Ground Effect Drag Lift AGL 52

Flying Magazine

MAY 15, 2024

If utilizing Runway 17 with left traffic, the crosswind turn will be heading 080, downwind 350, base 260, etc. Don’t accept the excuses of “I can’t fly if I can’t see the runway,” or “I can’t feel the airplane.” Usually that limitation is lifted as the learner gains more experience as a pilot. It’s an ATD.

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Crosswind VOR Airplanes Runway 110

Pilot Institute

MAY 4, 2024

Not only must you fly unnervingly slow, but you also have to pick a spot on the runway and hit it. It’s a runway that is too short for a normal takeoff or landing but still usable with certain precautions. This allows them to safely operate into and out of these tight runways. You’re not alone.

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Weight-Shift-Control Runway Density Altitude Descent 52

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

There are also lifts taking you to the lower level leading to the bus gates. Soon, we entered the runway and off we go. We turned into the active runway. After a U-turn, we were greeted by the beach of Chennai as we continue our descent into our glide path towards the runway. You can see how wide the terminal is.

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Runway Weather Airlines Airline 103

Pilot Institute

MARCH 26, 2024

Unlike paved runways, every soft landing surface is different. Obstructions: Ensure the runway is clear of obstacles, from stones to animals. You can walk down the length of the runway. If the runway is too wet, it might be temporarily closed. They’re happy to tell you the status of the airport and runways.

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NOTAMs Runway Approach Descent 52

Photographic Logbook

JULY 11, 2024

We made an IFR departure that morning on runway 16 and climbed above the ceiling in short order. Since we lost our LPV approaches due to obstructions along the final approach course, the downgraded LNAV minimum descent altitude for the approach to runway 28 was 558 feet above the ground.

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Ceiling Approach Weather Runway 52

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Our taxi to the runway took around 10 minutes. With a light load, our aircraft lifted off quickly. Not long after, we started our descent into Subang Airport. We hit some light turbulence during our descent. On final approach to SZB's runway 15. On final approach to SZB's runway 15.

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Runway Descent Jet Tarmac 52

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

MAY 20, 2024

Currently the airport has 2 terminals with a 3rd starting operation in the near future, it has an impressive 5 runways (runway 17L/35R, 17R/35L, 16L/34R, 16R/34L and 15/33). At this point, we started our descent into Singapore, flying near Malaysia. At this point, we started rolling down the runway.

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Runway Descent Airlines Airline 59

Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

And ice doesn’t just make things slippery, it messes with the airflow over the wings, cuts down on lift, and ramps up drag. This leads to a serious loss of lift and an increase in drag. This roughness adds to friction drag, which can reduce lift and increase drag by as much as 50% on a wing’s leading edge and upper surface.

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Pitot Tube Drag Lift Airfoil 52

ABEAM

AUGUST 26, 2023

So that’s what we did … They conveniently gave us runway 06, and off we were, carefully noting our fuel situation as a general repetition of things to come. Near Reykjavik and in the descent, the area cleared again and we got back our views on the ground: Iceland was still gorgeous ! Westbound !! Towards Oshkosh !!!

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Weather Clearance Knot Airplanes 52

Pilot's Life Blog

MAY 6, 2025

Taxi and Takeoff : With your instructor’s guidance, you’ll taxi the aircraft to the runway, experiencing the coordination required to maneuver on the ground. As the aircraft accelerates and lifts off, you’ll feel the unique sensation of takeoff, marking the beginning of your aerial adventure.

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Pilot Flight Plan Descent Lift 52

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

JANUARY 14, 2024

To get there, you need to follow the signboard leading you to a lift and from the lower level, you can walk through the underpass to get to the other building. Window shot photos After pushed back, we took about 15 minutes to reach the runway. The view is excellent but it was quite bumpy during our descent.

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Airlines Airline Weather Turbulence 52

Professional Pilot

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Aircraft have to be in continuous forward motion to create lift and thus possess potentially destructive kinetic energy while in motion. Airbus has incorporated an auto emergency descent feature in its A350-1000, which will fly the aircraft to an altitude where theres enough breathing oxygen.

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Pilot Cockpit Pilot in Command Cabin Crew 52

Pilot Institute

APRIL 12, 2025

Lift is the force that aircraft use to counter gravity. Newton’s Third Law is one of the key laws of physics that explains lift. Lets see what Newtons Third Law is, and why we need it to understand lift. This principle is fundamental in generating lift, thrust, and maneuverability, allowing aircraft to fly.

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Lift Torque Thrust Aileron 52

One Mile at a Time

DECEMBER 28, 2024

Part of that even lifts up, to expose a shallow, enclosed storage area, big enough for a phone or passport. Japan Airlines A350 pushing back Haneda Airport We taxied out to runway 34R, which took around 10 minutes. Theres a large counter area to the side of the seat, where you can place things during the flight.

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Airlines Airline Tail Approach 119

Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

As the aircraft loses lift, pulling back tightens the turn, causing a deadly spiral toward the ground. They are: Runway Width Sloping Runway Sloping Terrain Black Hole Approach Autokinetic Illusion False Horizon Vection Illusion Let’s look at each one in detail. Fix it: Trust your instruments, not your body.

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Runway Instrument Meteorological Conditions Approach Airplanes 52

Plane and Pilot

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Push the throttle forward for takeoff, and you might as well be in an F-15 Eagle roaring down the runway. If the airplane is tied down outside, it’s important to get all of the ice and snow off the lifting and control surfaces. Wheel pants, especially tight-fitting ones, and snow-covered ramps and runways are a bad combination.

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Ceiling Airplanes Density Altitude Weather 105

Fear of Landing

JUNE 13, 2025

The single runway, 05/23, is 3,505 metres long (11,500 feet). Initial reports made much of the fact that on FlightRadar24, the aircraft appeared to enter the runway at an intersection without backtracking, meaning that they did not make full use of the runway., The airport elevation is 189 feet above mean sea level.

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Runway Lift UTC Cabin Crew 121

Plane and Pilot

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Push the throttle forward for takeoff, and you might as well be in an F-15 Eagle roaring down the runway. If the airplane is tied down outside, it’s important to get all of the ice and snow off the lifting and control surfaces. Wheel pants, especially tight-fitting ones, and snow-covered ramps and runways are a bad combination.

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Ceiling Airplanes Density Altitude Weather 98

Pilot Institute

JUNE 2, 2025

This means pitchingmoment changes are small, but lift still rises and falls with airspeed. Thats why, for a passenger, phugoid motion feels like a series of slow climbs and descents instead of pitching up and down. The Vertical Speed Indicator (VSI) will show a cycle of shallow climbs and descents.

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Stability Tail Pilot Descent 52

Fear of Landing

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

The Chipmunk continued to runway 24L where the pilot was given clearance to take off. Runway 06R/24L is 1,150 metres long (3,770 feet). The aircraft started its take-off roll and lifted off about halfway down the runway. However, as it took off, another witness saw something “flapping” on the aircraft.

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Runway Cockpit Pilot Descent 81