Both takeoff and landing present unique challenges for an aircraft pilot. During takeoff, the pilot must ensure that the aircraft gains enough speed for lift-off while also maintaining control and monitoring various systems. Landing requires careful coordination of altitude, speed, and angle of approach to ensure a smooth touchdown. Both phases of flight demand skill, […]
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Satellite-based landing system
This particular feature allows pilots to execute “straight-in” approaches to airports through the utilization of satellite positioning, even in scenarios of poor visibility. The implementation of this feature, known as SLS, was initially carried out by Airbus in 2015 for *CAT1 approaches, and was supported by the European GNSS Agency (GSA) – now EuSPA – […]
Fly2Sky A320 at Lagos and Asaba on Nov 26th 2023, aircraft flew to wrong airport
A Fly2Sky Airbus A320-200 on behalf of United Nigeria Airlines, registration LZ-FSA performing flight UN-504 from Lagos to Abuja (Nigeria), departed Lagos’ runway 18L, turned east and continued on a straight heading towards Asaba (Nigeria) rather than turning northeast towards Abuja and landed on Asaba’s runway 11 about 47 minutes after departure. Passengers reported cabin […]
What is the working method behind CAT III landing system?
Categories of Instrument Landing Systems (ILS) The ILS is categorized into three different categories: CAT I, CAT II, and CAT III. CAT III is further divided into three subcategories: CAT IIIa, CAT IIIb, and CAT IIIc. Each category has specific requirements and limitations regarding visibility and decision heights (DH). CAT IIIb and CAT IIIc allow […]