best approach in aviation?

[AK737FO]

Two of the best

I would vote for the NDB-A into CDV (Cordova, Alaska). A great approach with a transition off of the JOH VOR to the HBK NDB then pick up the GCR NDB. Three different nav aids, timed MAP, circle to land... It's all good!
My second choice is the Arc to the Special VOR-2 into ADQ (Kodiak, Alaska) with a circle to land on rwy 36. Always a crowd pleaser with wind, rain and a low overcast at night.

 

[KingAirer]

The best approach in aviation is by far, hands down, the approach back home on the last leg.

 

[Buffettpilot]

jetdriven said "even better if it involves a backcourse!!"

Dude, you got me rolling on that one




Mine would have to be Aspen

 

[ilinipilot]

River Visual

When I was an intern at AA I was jumping from JFK to DC, I got to the cockpit and asked what the winds were at DCA. They said perfect for the river visual, just what I was hoping to hear.
That was an awesome appch, and I am not sure if they are using it anymore, but what a thrill.

D

PS I am surprised that has not been mentioned yet.
PPS another favorite appch is any NDB since it usually requires some very creative maneuvering to get to the runway of intended landing

 

[flx757]

A couple of choices for me would be the NDB DME to DUT (Dutch Harbor, AK), or the MLS STOL RWY 6 to VDZ (Valdez, AK).

Haven't done either in many years, but to this day, they stand out.

 

[CHQ Cpt]

BGBW

#1 - Narsarsuaq Greenland A single runway airport down in a fjord. The approach takes you over the cliff, over icebergs in the harbor, with cliffs on either side. The approch is not technically challenging , at least when I did it (during the summer), but has stunning natural beauty. It was about 70F out with an iceberg!! And the water was an unbelievable blue.

#2 - Expressway 31 LGA. Fun to fly, great views, esprecially if you are coming in from the North.

 

[Loafman]

Re: Re: BOS

That is a pretty fun approach, even though it scares the passengers! The TCAS usually chimes in during that approach- "Sink Rate! Sink Rate!"


Another fun one is the visual into Palm Springs coming from LAX. Cross over the mountains at 13,000' on a 20 mile final- cleared for the visual.
'You're on a one-way express elevator to he11, going.......down!'

Funny, I've never heard a TCAS say anything about Ground Proximity... What Mode C code does the ground squawk?

 

[EagleRJ]

Re: Re: Re: BOS

Funny, I've never heard a TCAS say anything about Ground Proximity... What Mode C code does the ground squawk?

LOL! I didn't even catch that when I re-read my post!

Kinda like when the other guy calls for the Before Landing checklist....when you're taxiing out to the runway.
I knew what'cha meant!

 

[Loafman]

Also there's this thing called "stabilized approach criteria."

 

[GuppyPuppy]

My most favorites...(that I have flown)

Super Bear arrival into Juneau, AK from either the Mendenhall Glacier or Montana Creek (light aircraft only).

Rwy 25 visual into Santa Barbara in the Metro, Brasilia or 737.

Rwy 19 into Las Vegas at night in anything.

Monument Valley (Gouldings) in the Twin Otter. No room for a go-around with that 400' wall of rock at the end of the runway!

Nugget Creek, Alaska. Gravel bar on side of river just north of Glacier Bay.

Cheers!

GP

 

[ACE]

RIVER VIS 19 DCA

 

[upallnight]

my favorite

The visual to Guantanamo Bay landing east with 10 knots out of the north.

 

[Stingman]

Another Vote for the Expressway Visual RW 31 at LGA.

 

[mckpickle]

Also there's this thing called "stabilized approach criteria."

theres one on every thread! I bet your licence plate says
CHK ARMN

 

[rattler]

Anyone been to Saltillo? Definately a favorite.

Another vote for the NY VFR corridor and all VFR flying into LGA.