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FAA Issues New Safety Alert on Risks of Visual Approaches

Flight Training Central

The FAA recently issued a new Safety Alert for Operators (SAFO) 23004 to highlight operational risks associated with visual approaches. Key Points from the SAFO: Lack of stabilized approach criteria : Visual approaches often lack defined vertical profiles, increasing the risk of an unstable approach.

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Drone Lingo Simplified: Acronyms Every Pilot Needs To Know

Pilot Institute

This is a general aviation term that also applies to drone flight. ADM Aeronautical Decision Making ADM refers to the prescribed process by which pilots can determine the best source of action in response to a given set of circumstances. It consists of two independent components VOR and TACAN.

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Why Inflight Pilot Training Is the Best Flight School in the Twin Cities

Inflight Pilot Training

To become part of our team, instructors must demonstrate not only exceptional flying skills but also strong aeronautical decision-making and a professional attitude toward safety. This proactive approach helps avoid lesson cancellations, keeps schedules intact, and significantly enhances the student experience.

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Flight Instructor Guide: Where to Learn to Fly in Mesa, AZ

Pilot's Life Blog

Falcon Field has a rich history and excellent resources, and our personalized approach ensures each student’s success. Falcon Field provides a friendly atmosphere, low traffic compared to major airports, and a strong general aviation community. Includes advanced cross‐country planning and instrument approaches in a twin.

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What Leads to Practical Exam Failures: Threat and Error Management

Fullthrottle Aviation

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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How to Perform a Go-Around (The Right Way)

Pilot Institute

Yet, statistics show that go-arounds are among the riskiest maneuvers in general aviation. In this article, we’ll cover everything you need to know to make safe, controlled go-arounds every time. A bad approach results in a bad landing. In other words, it is an unstabilized approach. What Is a Go-Around?