Flight Training Central

APRIL 18, 2025

While visual approaches are commonly used in both airline and general aviation operations, their informal nature can lead to reduced situational awareness and decreased vigilance, especially when flown to unfamiliar airports or in challenging environmental conditions. Read the full SAFO here: [link]

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Approach Aeronautical Decision-Making Clearance Stability 78

Inflight Pilot Training

APRIL 28, 2025

Becoming an airline pilot is an exciting and rewarding journey but its also a significant investment of time, effort, and money. This guide provides a detailed breakdown of the updated costs, timelines, financing options, salary outlooks, and career pathways for aspiring airline pilots in 2025.

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Pilot Airline Airlines Checkride 52

Fullthrottle Aviation

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

At the end of the ACS, there is a paragraph on Aeronautical Decision-Making: “Throughout the practical test, the evaluator must assess the applicant’s ability to use sound aeronautical decision-making procedures in order to identify hazards and mitigate risk. References: Click to access AC25-20.pdf

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Descent Aeronautical Decision-Making Airplanes Turbulence 52

Fullthrottle Aviation

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Even as airline pilots we are not immune to making mistakes and errors. However, we are trained to use our toolbox which includes procedures, crew resource management, and aeronautical decision making to keep us from ending up in an Undesired Aircraft State (UAS).

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Approach Aeronautical Decision-Making Weather Pilot 52

NAFI

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

After all, in my short 9 years as an airline pilot, I’ve never done eights on pylons in a 737. My advice to flight instructors and students alike: master the aeronautical decision making process, learn and practice sound judgment, and learn the risk management side of the maneuvers.

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Aeronautical Decision-Making NOTAMs Pilot Airlines 40

Pilot Institute

JUNE 26, 2024

Example of a Preventable Accident A prime example of when a go-around could’ve prevented an accident is in the case of Southwest Airlines Flight 1455. Not Recognizing the Need for a Go-Around Choosing when to go around is one of the most important decisions a pilot can make. Many passengers were injured.

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Wind Shear Runway Approach Aeronautical Decision-Making 52

Pilot's Life Blog

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Some alternative activities, such as passing a check ride for a new rating, fulfilling FAA WINGS program requirements, or completing certain military or airline training, can count toward a BFR. Yes, all pilots with a valid certificate must complete a BFR every 24 calendar months unless they meet an exemption.

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Pilot Weather Crosswind Aeronautical Decision-Making 52