Aeronautical Decision-Making Clearance Descent 
Flight Training Central
APRIL 18, 2025
The FAA points out that recent data shows several incidents and accidents where crews misjudged terrain clearance, failed to adequately plan descent profiles, or were late in configuring the aircraft for landing. ATC expectations : Pilots should not assume ATC will provide obstacle clearance during a visual approach.
Plane and Pilot
MAY 24, 2025
The CFI told the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) the flight review was thorough and commented in the endorsement that the pilot had good aeronautical decision-making skills. The CFI returned home, called KPVD clearance delivery to make sure it had departed OK, and settled in to monitor his friend on FlightAware.
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