A coordinated low-pass maneuver over the airport or the designated runway provides air traffic control with an unobtrusive view of the aircraft. The controller can confirm if the landing gear is fully ...

A video showing the cockpit view of a plane having ... "generally, the aircraft autoland system is only used when visibility precludes a visual landing." Pilots rely on visual references to ...

Ever wondered how pilots land their aircraft in foggy or zero-visibility conditions? Landing a plane in foggy or low-visibility conditions is one of the most difficult challenges pilots face ...

With the landing gear up, the wings are very close to the ground when an aircraft touches down. Therefore, the wings must be held absolutely ‘level’ (parallel to the ground). With even a slight left ...

After years of research and many flight tests, the XB-1 team is ready for supersonic flight. Boom Supersonic will share the ...

The dynamics and control of aircraft landing gear, particularly the nose landing gear (NLG), are critical for ensuring safe and stable operations during taxiing, takeoff, and landing. One of the ...

The NTSB determined the probable cause for the 2022 North Las Vegas collision that killed four people. The factors include ...

The National Transportation Safety Board ( NTSB) has released its report on a United Airlines flight that ended in a damaged fuselage due to pilot inputs. The Boeing 767 was landing ... with a ...

A top 13 aircraft issues concerning passengers are explained - including airline mode which has nothing to do with cockpit ...

possibly forcing the pilot to attempt a crash landing, with the bird strike presumed to be the cause of the malfunction," the report said. Fire officials have warned that, given the severe damage to ...