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The crash occurred under conditions of dense fog in the Pune–Baramati area, with visibility severely reduced. The Baramati airstrip is a small facility without an Instrument Landing System (ILS), requiring the pilot to perform a manual visual landing. The aircraft did not make a direct approach to the runway; instead, it executed a wide turn, indicating that the first landing attempt was aborted. Aligning with the runway proved challenging in the poor visibility. On the second landing attempt, the pilot transmitted a MAYDAY call. The airstrip is a table-top runway, according to DGCA sources. During the final approach, the aircraft lost stability at around 100 feet and crashed just short of the runway, near its edge. On impact, a massive explosion occurred, followed by multiple smaller blasts, and an intense fire engulfed the aircraft. The impact of the crash & severity of the fire proved fatal for all the passengers & crew.
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The crash occurred under conditions of dense fog in the Pune–Baramati area, with visibility severely reduced. The Baramati airstrip is a small facility without an Instrument Landing System (ILS), requiring the pilot to perform a manual visual landing. The aircraft did not make a direct approach to the runway; instead, it executed a wide turn, indicating that the first landing attempt was aborted. Aligning with the runway proved challenging in the poor visibility. On the second landing attempt, the pilot transmitted a MAYDAY call. The airstrip is a table-top runway, according to DGCA sources. During the final approach, the aircraft lost stability at around 100 feet and crashed just short of the runway, near its edge. On impact, a massive explosion occurred, followed by multiple smaller blasts, and an intense fire engulfed the aircraft. The impact of the crash & severity of the fire proved fatal for all the passengers & crew.

Rishi Bagree

100,764 views • 6 months ago

Crash Sequence: •Dense fog over the Pune–Baramati area, visibility extremely low. •Baramati airstrip is small and does not have ILS (Instrument Landing System) facilities. •The pilot had to attempt a manual and visual landing. •The aircraft did not approach the runway directly but made a large turn. •This indicated that the first landing attempt was aborted. •Aligning with the runway in the fog proved difficult. •A second landing attempt was made. •During this, the pilot issued a MAYDAY call. •According to DGCA sources, it is a table-top runway. •During landing, the aircraft crashed near the edge of the runway. •Balance was lost at approximately 100 feet altitude. •The plane hit the ground before reaching the runway. •On impact, a major explosion occurred, followed by several smaller blasts. •A severe fire broke out on the aircraft. •Due to the fire, immediate rescue was not possible. •Investigation into the crash is ongoing; the final cause will be confirmed in the DGCA report.
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Crash Sequence: •Dense fog over the Pune–Baramati area, visibility extremely low. •Baramati airstrip is small and does not have ILS (Instrument Landing System) facilities. •The pilot had to attempt a manual and visual landing. •The aircraft did not approach the runway directly but made a large turn. •This indicated that the first landing attempt was aborted. •Aligning with the runway in the fog proved difficult. •A second landing attempt was made. •During this, the pilot issued a MAYDAY call. •According to DGCA sources, it is a table-top runway. •During landing, the aircraft crashed near the edge of the runway. •Balance was lost at approximately 100 feet altitude. •The plane hit the ground before reaching the runway. •On impact, a major explosion occurred, followed by several smaller blasts. •A severe fire broke out on the aircraft. •Due to the fire, immediate rescue was not possible. •Investigation into the crash is ongoing; the final cause will be confirmed in the DGCA report.

Rahul Shivshankar

369,998 views • 6 months ago

The Airbus Primary Flight Display (PFD) features a "rising ground" depiction (also known as terrain or brown/green topographical mapping) on the attitude director indicator (ADI). This provides pilots with improved situational awareness by visually representing rising terrain relative to the aircraft’s current altitude. During the final phase of an approach, as the aircraft descends closer to the ground, the lower portion of the display (representing terrain) gradually rises upward on the PFD. This "rising ground" effect delivers immediate, intuitive visual feedback about the aircraft’s proximity to the terrain, especially useful in low-visibility conditions. This rising ground presentation is driven by radio altimeter data, which measures the aircraft's height directly above the ground (or terrain/runway below). It is available during any type of approach (e.g., ILS, RNAV, visual, etc.).
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The Airbus Primary Flight Display (PFD) features a "rising ground" depiction (also known as terrain or brown/green topographical mapping) on the attitude director indicator (ADI). This provides pilots with improved situational awareness by visually representing rising terrain relative to the aircraft’s current altitude. During the final phase of an approach, as the aircraft descends closer to the ground, the lower portion of the display (representing terrain) gradually rises upward on the PFD. This "rising ground" effect delivers immediate, intuitive visual feedback about the aircraft’s proximity to the terrain, especially useful in low-visibility conditions. This rising ground presentation is driven by radio altimeter data, which measures the aircraft's height directly above the ground (or terrain/runway below). It is available during any type of approach (e.g., ILS, RNAV, visual, etc.).

Arjun Singh

29,242 views • 6 months ago

« Descending through the clouds, trusting nothing but our instruments. Slowly decelerating, selecting flaps on schedule to create the perfect combination of drag and lift from the massive wings far behind my cockpit. Gear down: the enormous garage doors of the main landing gear open up, and I can literally feel the added drag as the engines spool up to maintain sufficient forward speed. Speedbrakes armed, flaps to 30 — our final landing configuration. Landing checklist complete. All that’s left to do is find the runway and set her down nice and easy. Through the murky quagmire of rain, wind, and cloud, part of the approach lights become visible — the first sign of landfall in hours, for this aerial freighter in search of a port. Wipers on. We need all the visibility we can get now. “Approaching Minimums,” announces the automated system — meaning we are just 100 ft (30 metres) above our decision altitude. If we don’t see the runway at ‘Minimums’, we’ll have to abort the approach. With the approach lights in sight and close to the ground, my First Officer disengages the autopilot and continues manually, just as briefed. “Minimums.” The runway is clearly visible through the rain. I call “Continue.” Seconds to go: small but deliberate inputs on the controls and thrust levers with our eyes focussed on both the runway and flight instruments. The radar altimeter counts down the last few feet. Touchdown. Speedbrakes up. Reversers normal. We fly by numbers, but land with feel. That part never changes. » ©️ Christiaan van Heijst
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« Descending through the clouds, trusting nothing but our instruments. Slowly decelerating, selecting flaps on schedule to create the perfect combination of drag and lift from the massive wings far behind my cockpit. Gear down: the enormous garage doors of the main landing gear open up, and I can literally feel the added drag as the engines spool up to maintain sufficient forward speed. Speedbrakes armed, flaps to 30 — our final landing configuration. Landing checklist complete. All that’s left to do is find the runway and set her down nice and easy. Through the murky quagmire of rain, wind, and cloud, part of the approach lights become visible — the first sign of landfall in hours, for this aerial freighter in search of a port. Wipers on. We need all the visibility we can get now. “Approaching Minimums,” announces the automated system — meaning we are just 100 ft (30 metres) above our decision altitude. If we don’t see the runway at ‘Minimums’, we’ll have to abort the approach. With the approach lights in sight and close to the ground, my First Officer disengages the autopilot and continues manually, just as briefed. “Minimums.” The runway is clearly visible through the rain. I call “Continue.” Seconds to go: small but deliberate inputs on the controls and thrust levers with our eyes focussed on both the runway and flight instruments. The radar altimeter counts down the last few feet. Touchdown. Speedbrakes up. Reversers normal. We fly by numbers, but land with feel. That part never changes. » ©️ Christiaan van Heijst

Virginie Sigonney 🇫🇷

28,519 views • 8 months ago

THIS IS WHY PILOTS DON’T FORCE A LANDING. Air New Zealand’s A321 was on final approach into Wellington from Brisbane when windshear hit in already brutal conditions. The aircraft was seconds from landing. Then came the decision to go around. In a situation where conditions can change in an instant, the crew had only moments to react. They chose the safest option and powered away from the runway.
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THIS IS WHY PILOTS DON’T FORCE A LANDING. Air New Zealand’s A321 was on final approach into Wellington from Brisbane when windshear hit in already brutal conditions. The aircraft was seconds from landing. Then came the decision to go around. In a situation where conditions can change in an instant, the crew had only moments to react. They chose the safest option and powered away from the runway.

Airforce Geek

2,283,977 views • 1 day ago

Watching Great Blue Herons glide in for a landing is always magical. In this instance the water reflections on the underside of the bird's wings just adds to the magic and gives the entire landing approach an otherworldly look and feel. Talk about a perfect landing. This bird nailed it!
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Watching Great Blue Herons glide in for a landing is always magical. In this instance the water reflections on the underside of the bird's wings just adds to the magic and gives the entire landing approach an otherworldly look and feel. Talk about a perfect landing. This bird nailed it!

Mark Smith Photography

17,400 views • 1 year ago

Not incapacitation, the cockpit crew of a Beech King Air 200 aircraft (N479BR) elected mid-air to operate their aircraft to a safe landing in Colorado using the Garmin Autoland system after a pressurization failure. The pilots used oxygen masks and let the Autoland system take over as they remained alert for the entire episode and did not require any medical treatment after the autonomous landing, as per Buffalo River Aviation. " In this case, the crew consciously elected to preserve and use all available tools and minimize additional variables in an unpredictable, emergent situation, prioritizing life and a safe outcome over all other factors, as they are trained to do" The Visuals here shows the North Metro Fire attending the aircraft that stopped on the Runway after executing an Emergency Autolanding on Runway 30R at Rocky Mountain Metro Airport. Garmin also made a confirmation that the Autoland system was activated, completing a successful landing On Saturday, Dec. 20 at approximately 2 p.m. 🎥 Credit: North Metro Fire Rescue District #aircraft
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Not incapacitation, the cockpit crew of a Beech King Air 200 aircraft (N479BR) elected mid-air to operate their aircraft to a safe landing in Colorado using the Garmin Autoland system after a pressurization failure. The pilots used oxygen masks and let the Autoland system take over as they remained alert for the entire episode and did not require any medical treatment after the autonomous landing, as per Buffalo River Aviation. " In this case, the crew consciously elected to preserve and use all available tools and minimize additional variables in an unpredictable, emergent situation, prioritizing life and a safe outcome over all other factors, as they are trained to do" The Visuals here shows the North Metro Fire attending the aircraft that stopped on the Runway after executing an Emergency Autolanding on Runway 30R at Rocky Mountain Metro Airport. Garmin also made a confirmation that the Autoland system was activated, completing a successful landing On Saturday, Dec. 20 at approximately 2 p.m. 🎥 Credit: North Metro Fire Rescue District #aircraft

FL360aero

186,070 views • 7 months ago

As the Il-76 gets closer to the runway, you can see the crew working on the controls to keep the aircraft ready for touchdown. The aircraft is kept under precise control throughout the final approach, with the crew making continuous corrections to maintain the desired flight path and runway alignment. The pilots are carefully managing pitch and power as they descend, with throttle adjustments controlling the aircraft’s energy and descent rate, while small control inputs keep it stable and aligned with the runway. As the runway gets closer, the pilots are also visually judging the aircraft’s height, speed and position to maintain a controlled approach. Incredible skills 🔥 🎥Sam Chui
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As the Il-76 gets closer to the runway, you can see the crew working on the controls to keep the aircraft ready for touchdown. The aircraft is kept under precise control throughout the final approach, with the crew making continuous corrections to maintain the desired flight path and runway alignment. The pilots are carefully managing pitch and power as they descend, with throttle adjustments controlling the aircraft’s energy and descent rate, while small control inputs keep it stable and aligned with the runway. As the runway gets closer, the pilots are also visually judging the aircraft’s height, speed and position to maintain a controlled approach. Incredible skills 🔥 🎥Sam Chui

Aviation Reporter

191,504 views • 2 days ago

🇬🇧 A C-17 Globemaster III from the Royal Air Force made a powerful landing at RAF Northolt that felt impossible to ignore. As it came down, the approach was steady but intense, and the moment the wheels touched the ground, the impact was heavy and precise. The engines roared through the air, and the force of the landing could be felt in the ground itself.
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🇬🇧 A C-17 Globemaster III from the Royal Air Force made a powerful landing at RAF Northolt that felt impossible to ignore. As it came down, the approach was steady but intense, and the moment the wheels touched the ground, the impact was heavy and precise. The engines roared through the air, and the force of the landing could be felt in the ground itself.

Defense Intelligence

80,020 views • 4 months ago

Close to being a CAT III landing, we managed to touch down on this foggy night in one of the Atlantic provinces of Canada. Always special to get a chance to see a night landing from the cockpit. It had been a while since I was in a 737, and this was my first time in a MAX. Enjoy the landing, the sounds, the lights, and the great work by the pilots. 📸 by ig/only_fancowl , mirabel_intl Not an ad
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Close to being a CAT III landing, we managed to touch down on this foggy night in one of the Atlantic provinces of Canada. Always special to get a chance to see a night landing from the cockpit. It had been a while since I was in a 737, and this was my first time in a MAX. Enjoy the landing, the sounds, the lights, and the great work by the pilots. 📸 by ig/only_fancowl , mirabel_intl Not an ad

aircraftmaintenancengineer

75,694 views • 1 year ago

Runway 09 into London City ✈️ Definitely one of the most unique approaches in commercial aviation. Instead of the standard 3 degree glide path, London City requires a 5.5 degree steep approach straight into the middle of the city, bringing you incredibly low over the buildings during final approach!!✈️ On the Embraer we use a dedicated steep approach mode specifically designed for London City operations. Once activated, the aircraft deploys the spoilers in flight to help maintain the steeper descent profile. It’s a mode we only use for LCY operations, which makes every approach into this airport feel special in its own way. Combined with the short runway, surrounding buildings and often tricky weather conditions, London City landings are captain-only operations. During this approach I’m acting as Pilot Monitoring while the captain flies the aircraft and performs the landing. A small insight into what a London City approach looks and sounds like from the cockpit! Enjoy🙌🏽 With jasonphilipp
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Runway 09 into London City ✈️ Definitely one of the most unique approaches in commercial aviation. Instead of the standard 3 degree glide path, London City requires a 5.5 degree steep approach straight into the middle of the city, bringing you incredibly low over the buildings during final approach!!✈️ On the Embraer we use a dedicated steep approach mode specifically designed for London City operations. Once activated, the aircraft deploys the spoilers in flight to help maintain the steeper descent profile. It’s a mode we only use for LCY operations, which makes every approach into this airport feel special in its own way. Combined with the short runway, surrounding buildings and often tricky weather conditions, London City landings are captain-only operations. During this approach I’m acting as Pilot Monitoring while the captain flies the aircraft and performs the landing. A small insight into what a London City approach looks and sounds like from the cockpit! Enjoy🙌🏽 With jasonphilipp

aircraftmaintenancengineer

63,618 views • 3 months ago

The Brake-To-Vacate (BTV) function on the Airbus A350 is nothing short of revolutionary for aviation enthusiasts and professional pilots alike. This advanced autobraking system transforms the landing experience by allowing pilots to choose a specific runway exit prior to landing, managing the braking process to achieve an optimal deceleration profile. This not only enhances safety but also significantly reduces Runway Occupancy Time (ROT), leading to more efficient air traffic flow. What makes the BTV system particularly impressive is its integration with other aircraft systems such as Auto Thrust Idle, Spoilers, and Reversers. This ensures that the deceleration is controlled smoothly and efficiently, adapting in real-time to any changes in conditions such as tailwinds or reduced braking action. Pilots can override the system via the red instinctive push buttons on the ThrustLevers or via the manual selection of toe braking. The accuracy and innovation of the BTV feature is mirrored in the @inibuildsofficial A350 Airliner Microsoft Flight Simulator (MSFS) add-on. This add-on captures the intricate details and functions of the real-life BTV system, providing an unparalleled simulation experience. It accurately models the pre-landing setup process, allowing virtual pilots to input their chosen runway exit via the Multi-Function Display (MFD) and experience the precise and efficient braking that the system offers. For flight simulation enthusiasts, the IniBuilt A350 add-on brings the cutting-edge technology of the A350 into the virtual world, allowing users to appreciate the intricacies and benefits of the BTV system. It’s a testament to how advanced these simulations have become, reflecting the high standards of accuracy and detail that modern flight sim add-ons strive for. In essence, the BTV function on the A350, both in real life and in the IniBuilds add-on, showcases a leap forward in aviation technology, enhancing the landing experience through precision and efficiency, and providing a realistic and engaging experience for users of the flight simulator. 📸 by ig/captainchris
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The Brake-To-Vacate (BTV) function on the Airbus A350 is nothing short of revolutionary for aviation enthusiasts and professional pilots alike. This advanced autobraking system transforms the landing experience by allowing pilots to choose a specific runway exit prior to landing, managing the braking process to achieve an optimal deceleration profile. This not only enhances safety but also significantly reduces Runway Occupancy Time (ROT), leading to more efficient air traffic flow. What makes the BTV system particularly impressive is its integration with other aircraft systems such as Auto Thrust Idle, Spoilers, and Reversers. This ensures that the deceleration is controlled smoothly and efficiently, adapting in real-time to any changes in conditions such as tailwinds or reduced braking action. Pilots can override the system via the red instinctive push buttons on the ThrustLevers or via the manual selection of toe braking. The accuracy and innovation of the BTV feature is mirrored in the @inibuildsofficial A350 Airliner Microsoft Flight Simulator (MSFS) add-on. This add-on captures the intricate details and functions of the real-life BTV system, providing an unparalleled simulation experience. It accurately models the pre-landing setup process, allowing virtual pilots to input their chosen runway exit via the Multi-Function Display (MFD) and experience the precise and efficient braking that the system offers. For flight simulation enthusiasts, the IniBuilt A350 add-on brings the cutting-edge technology of the A350 into the virtual world, allowing users to appreciate the intricacies and benefits of the BTV system. It’s a testament to how advanced these simulations have become, reflecting the high standards of accuracy and detail that modern flight sim add-ons strive for. In essence, the BTV function on the A350, both in real life and in the IniBuilds add-on, showcases a leap forward in aviation technology, enhancing the landing experience through precision and efficiency, and providing a realistic and engaging experience for users of the flight simulator. 📸 by ig/captainchris

aircraftmaintenancengineer

82,572 views • 1 year ago

Automatic Helicopter Landings on Naval Ships Landing a helicopter on a moving naval ship is one of the most demanding tasks in aviation. The flight deck continuously changes its position, attitude, and velocity with the sea, requiring precise relative positioning throughout the approach. The landing sequence uses two navigation systems. During the approach, Differential GPS (DGPS) guides the helicopter along a calculated flight path. Near the flight deck, navigation switches to a laser guidance system, providing centimeter-level relative positioning for the final hover and touchdown. During the automatic hover, the flight control system continuously compensates for ship motion, wind, and turbulence to maintain a stable landing position. This significantly reduces pilot workload and can safely complete the landing even if the pilot becomes incapacitated. The system entered operational service on the JMSDF SH-60K Seahawk, becoming the world's first operational system capable of fully automatic landings of a manned helicopter on a moving naval ship. It was developed by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries.
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Automatic Helicopter Landings on Naval Ships Landing a helicopter on a moving naval ship is one of the most demanding tasks in aviation. The flight deck continuously changes its position, attitude, and velocity with the sea, requiring precise relative positioning throughout the approach. The landing sequence uses two navigation systems. During the approach, Differential GPS (DGPS) guides the helicopter along a calculated flight path. Near the flight deck, navigation switches to a laser guidance system, providing centimeter-level relative positioning for the final hover and touchdown. During the automatic hover, the flight control system continuously compensates for ship motion, wind, and turbulence to maintain a stable landing position. This significantly reduces pilot workload and can safely complete the landing even if the pilot becomes incapacitated. The system entered operational service on the JMSDF SH-60K Seahawk, becoming the world's first operational system capable of fully automatic landings of a manned helicopter on a moving naval ship. It was developed by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries.

Tengiz

41,135 views • 10 days ago

Mati Staniszewski on why ElevenLabs is betting on a cascaded approach for voice agents: “Our approach, as you think about voice agents, conversational agents, is effectively a cascaded approach. You use transcription or speech-to-text, an LLM, text-to-speech, and orchestrate all of that together. Then you have speech-to-speech, which goes directly from speech, and there’s a speech response on the other side. Today, we are optimizing heavily on a cascaded approach. As we work with a lot of the businesses and enterprises, they will need that visibility into what happens. They will want to execute certain tasks on top of that. They want good visibility into each of the steps and great accuracy of all the models. But beyond that, they can abstract away what’s the LLM layer, what’s the intelligence layer, and the integrations are easier in that system. That’s where we are betting a lot of the research work on how you can make that great, and we think we can make that great.” John Collison @matiii ElevenLabs
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Mati Staniszewski on why ElevenLabs is betting on a cascaded approach for voice agents: “Our approach, as you think about voice agents, conversational agents, is effectively a cascaded approach. You use transcription or speech-to-text, an LLM, text-to-speech, and orchestrate all of that together. Then you have speech-to-speech, which goes directly from speech, and there’s a speech response on the other side. Today, we are optimizing heavily on a cascaded approach. As we work with a lot of the businesses and enterprises, they will need that visibility into what happens. They will want to execute certain tasks on top of that. They want good visibility into each of the steps and great accuracy of all the models. But beyond that, they can abstract away what’s the LLM layer, what’s the intelligence layer, and the integrations are easier in that system. That’s where we are betting a lot of the research work on how you can make that great, and we think we can make that great.” John Collison @matiii ElevenLabs

Stripe

18,535 views • 3 months ago

This is why fighter pilots are among the best in the world. The aircraft touches down on its main landing gear, and the pilot holds the nose high for several moments while still traveling at jet landing speeds. Notice how the tail comes within inches of the runway yet, thanks to the pilot's exceptional precision and control, it never strikes the ground. Incredible display of skills ✈️
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This is why fighter pilots are among the best in the world. The aircraft touches down on its main landing gear, and the pilot holds the nose high for several moments while still traveling at jet landing speeds. Notice how the tail comes within inches of the runway yet, thanks to the pilot's exceptional precision and control, it never strikes the ground. Incredible display of skills ✈️

Aviation Reporter

237,933 views • 10 days ago

An E145 Jet made a bad landing yesterday which lead to the destruction of the plane, everyone got off safely, but a passenger posted video showing the landing and evacuation. Must take some resolve to just keep recording as the plane is scraping along the runway on fire. Looks like the plane touched down short of the runway, a situation that was likely incompatible with keeping the landing gear attached.
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An E145 Jet made a bad landing yesterday which lead to the destruction of the plane, everyone got off safely, but a passenger posted video showing the landing and evacuation. Must take some resolve to just keep recording as the plane is scraping along the runway on fire. Looks like the plane touched down short of the runway, a situation that was likely incompatible with keeping the landing gear attached.

Scott Manley

138,692 views • 9 months ago

Ever notice how the A350 seems to just float onto the runway? That silky-slow approach isn't an accident.. it's engineering with a purpose. By using carbon-fiber to reduce weight and designing high-lift wings and flaps, the A350 can approach at slower speeds (like 140 knots). This translates to shorter landing distances, better performance in hot/high airports, and more operational flexibility, which many pilots and operators see as a key day-to-day edge. Do you think the low-speed handling puts the A350 ahead in the widebody rivalry, or do Boeing's planes win on other stuff like range?
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Ever notice how the A350 seems to just float onto the runway? That silky-slow approach isn't an accident.. it's engineering with a purpose. By using carbon-fiber to reduce weight and designing high-lift wings and flaps, the A350 can approach at slower speeds (like 140 knots). This translates to shorter landing distances, better performance in hot/high airports, and more operational flexibility, which many pilots and operators see as a key day-to-day edge. Do you think the low-speed handling puts the A350 ahead in the widebody rivalry, or do Boeing's planes win on other stuff like range?

Fahad Naim

174,829 views • 7 months ago

Harrowing footage from 1989 shows United Airlines Flight 232 crash landing after suffering a catastrophic failure of its tail-mounted engine. Of the 296 passengers and crew on board, 112 died during the tragic accident. Despite the fatalities, the accident is considered a prime example of successful crew resource management. The majority of those on board survived, and experienced test pilots in simulators were unable to replicate a survivable landing. Dubbed "The Impossible Landing," it is regarded as one of the most impressive landings in aviation history.
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Harrowing footage from 1989 shows United Airlines Flight 232 crash landing after suffering a catastrophic failure of its tail-mounted engine. Of the 296 passengers and crew on board, 112 died during the tragic accident. Despite the fatalities, the accident is considered a prime example of successful crew resource management. The majority of those on board survived, and experienced test pilots in simulators were unable to replicate a survivable landing. Dubbed "The Impossible Landing," it is regarded as one of the most impressive landings in aviation history.

Morbid Knowledge

4,402,352 views • 2 years ago

83 years ago, the US military built a runway on a Dutch Caribbean island that accidentally created the world's most dangerous tourist attraction. In 1942, searching for a flat strip of land on the mountainous island of St. Maarten, engineers were forced to squeeze a runway between a lagoon and the ocean. The result was Runway 10, which begins just 30 meters from the edge of the water. Because the runway is so short (only 2,300 meters), pilots must approach at an incredibly low altitude to maximize the braking distance. This created the phenomenon of "Plane Spotting" at Maho Beach, where tourists can stand directly under the wheels of a landing Boeing 747, which clears their heads by less than 100 feet. However, the real fame (and danger) comes from the departures. To take off over the steep mountains on the other side of the island, pilots must rev their engines to full throttle while holding the brakes before release. This created the "Fence Surfing" tradition, where thrill-seekers cling to the chain-link fence to resist the 100 mph jet blast.
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83 years ago, the US military built a runway on a Dutch Caribbean island that accidentally created the world's most dangerous tourist attraction. In 1942, searching for a flat strip of land on the mountainous island of St. Maarten, engineers were forced to squeeze a runway between a lagoon and the ocean. The result was Runway 10, which begins just 30 meters from the edge of the water. Because the runway is so short (only 2,300 meters), pilots must approach at an incredibly low altitude to maximize the braking distance. This created the phenomenon of "Plane Spotting" at Maho Beach, where tourists can stand directly under the wheels of a landing Boeing 747, which clears their heads by less than 100 feet. However, the real fame (and danger) comes from the departures. To take off over the steep mountains on the other side of the island, pilots must rev their engines to full throttle while holding the brakes before release. This created the "Fence Surfing" tradition, where thrill-seekers cling to the chain-link fence to resist the 100 mph jet blast.

Lemma’s Animal Desk

318,542 views • 6 months ago