Experience the thrill of a perfect landing! Follow a pilot and co-pilot as they expertly navigate their small plane to a smooth touchdown. Witness the excite...

From obstructed views to turbulent crash landings, these 10 terrifying crashes happened on the runway.0:00 - #10 Air France Flight 4590 4:12 - #9 KLM Flight...

Oct 16, 2024 · Landing an airplane can be one of the most nerve-wracking tasks for a student pilot. Getting an airplane to fly is easy. But landing it safely on the runway is a skill. As a pilot, you will need time to master it. A good landing is all about timing and coordination. We’ll guide you through the steps.

Aug 10, 2024 · According to the FAA's Air Traffic Control Procedures Manual (3-10-3), an aircraft can land on a runway when "the other aircraft has landed and is clear of the runway." BUT if it's between sunrise and sunset, this requirement does not apply if minimum distances from the landing threshold exist :

May 23, 2023 · In this video we look at what actually happens when an Aircraft lands on a runway. Landing is considered as one of the most critical phases of flight, because of the different systems that...

Apr 25, 2024 · A chilling video captured the dramatic moment a Lufthansa Boeing 747 aircraft bounced on the runway at Los Angeles International Airport during a hard landing.

Aug 23, 2022 · Aircraft usually land on a firm runway or helicopter landing pad at an airport. To land, the plane’s airspeed and rate of descent are reduced to allow for a gentle touch-down. Slowing down and descending to the runway is how you land.

May 16, 2018 · While airplane landings are the most typical way passengers “judge” a pilot’s capabilities, the vicissitudes of winds, runway length (and debris), and a million other factors affect airplane landings.

Feb 21, 2024 · A short field landing is necessary when an aircraft needs to land on a limited-length runway, such as those found at small or remote airports. This type of landing requires precise control of airspeed, approach angle, and touchdown point.

An ideal aircraft is one that takes us quickly and efficiently to our destination and doesn’t require a long runway to land. But aircraft design involves a sequence of compromises and results in a model that is optimized for a specific mission.