Final Approach Knot Thrust 
Air Facts
MAY 14, 2025
Although he was flying at or near the proper airspeeds for an overhead pattern, he was constantly moving the throttlesfrom near idle to near full thrust within seconds. During each turn, we lost about 1015 knots, but once wings-level again, the jet quickly accelerated back to 300. At least he didnt light the afterburners! Gusty winds?
Plane and Pilot
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
The RNAV approach to the 7,000-foot Runway 31 that snakes around from the Runway 4 extended centerline, loops past Citi Field, and rolls out on a tight-in final approach. Gear up,” I said, quickly followed by “select speed 180 knots, level change to 2,000 feet.” Go-around , flaps 13,” I called.
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Pilot's Life Blog
JANUARY 5, 2025
This configuration provides the necessary power for both climb and cruise, while also offering valuable training for managing asymmetric thrust in the event of an engine-out situation. When learning how to land a Piper Seminole, it is crucial to understand the role of each engine in the approach and landing phases.
Fear of Landing
JUNE 27, 2025
They said that they had looked left and right before entering but did not see the Boeing 738 on final approach. The flight crew reduced thrust from 64% to 43% N1 after encountering wind gusts, but the descent rate increased dramatically in the final seconds. The EGPWS “sink rate” warning sounded 2.6
Air Facts
MAY 5, 2025
The general prognosis indicated no icing in the clouds, no turbulence and a quartering headwind from the west resulting in a mere five knots of headwind component. All in all, the weather looked perfect for my very first cross country where I would be in actual instrument conditions for the entire flight, including the approach.
Pilot Institute
FEBRUARY 15, 2025
Detecting them is difficult, which makes final approach and landing especially dangerous. Horizontal wind speeds near the surface can be as fast as 45 knots, resulting in a 90-knot wind shear from headwind to tailwind across the microburst. Calm down and follow these steps: Apply maximum thrust immediately.
Aerotime
DECEMBER 20, 2024
Having been cruising along at around 500 miles per hour (800 kph) or so, depending on aircraft type, the crew will need to reduce this to around 150 mph (240 kph) for the final approach, and even lower for the actual landing itself. At this point, the use of the aircraft’s flaps becomes critical.
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