A stabilized approach is the safest profile, and it is one of the most critical elements of a safe approach and landing operation. There are five basic elements to the stabilized approach: Landing Configuration – Stabilized Approach Element 1 The airplane should be in the landing configuration early in the approach. The landing gear should [...]
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Factored Landing Distance. The unfactored certified dry landing distance adjusted for airport and aircraft conditions, and then multiplied by the appropriate factor to satisfy a regulatory predeparture requirement. For example: [(AFM unfactored dry landing distance + MEL/CDL penalties) ×1.67 = factored dry runway landing distance ].
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Unfactored or Certified Landing Distance. The landing distance determined during certification as required by 14 CFR part 23, § 23.75 and part 25, § 25.125. The unfactored landing distance is not adjusted for any safety margin additives. The unfactored certified landing distance may be different from the actual landing distance because not all factors affecting [...]
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Posted in Aircraft, Airport Terms | Tagged Airport, Flying, Landing
A correct vertical track is one in which the correct glide slope, vertical navigation (VNAV), or other track guidance has been set, tuned and identified, and is being followed by the pilot. A correct vertical track, when no electronic vertical guidance is provided, is a vertical track provided by visual vertical guidance (e.g., Visual Approach [...]
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A correct lateral track is one in which the correct localizer, radial, or other track guidance has been set, tuned and identified, and is being followed by the pilot. Electronic lateral guidance should be utilized whenever provided, even in visual meteorological conditions (VMC). A correct lateral track, when no electronic guidance is provided, is a [...]
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Balked Landing – A discontinued landing attempt. Term is often used in conjunction with aircraft configuration or performance assessment, as in “Balked landing climb gradient”. Also referred to as “Go-Around” Here’s some videos of ‘Balked Landings” httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ubsNFqgrlvQ Here’s a cockpit video of a MD-11 “Balked Landing” httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fcmqy6UObLo
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Posted in Aircraft Navigation Terms | Tagged Flying
Accelerate Go Distance : The distance required to accelerate to V1 with all engines at takeoff power, experience an engine failure at V1 and continue the takeoff on the remaining engine(s). The runway required includes the distance required to climb to 35 feet by which time V2 speed must be attained. V1 Critical engine failure speed or [...]
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Turn Coordinator - A rate gyro that senses both roll and yaw due to the gimbal being canted. Has largely replaced the turn-and-slip indicator in modern aircraft.
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Posted in Avionics Terms | Tagged Avionics, FAA Pilot's Handbook, Flying, Instruments
Turn and Slip Indicator – A flight instrument consisting of a rate gyro to indicate the rate of yaw and a curved glass inclinometer to indicate the relationship between gravity and centrifugal force. The turn-and-slip indicator indicates the relationship between angle of bank and rate of yaw. Also called a turn-and-bank indicator.
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Downwind Leg – A flight path parallel to the landing runway in the direction opposite the landing direction.
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Posted in Aircraft Navigation Terms, ATC Terms | Tagged ATC, Flying
