Flying Magazine

JUNE 3, 2025

Most of the time, jets fly long, straight-in instrument approaches, so pilots dont get much practice approaching a runway from other directions. When approaching an airport on a long base leg, they often struggle to determine the correct altitude for joining the final approach.

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Approach Runway Cockpit Aeronautical Decision-Making 85

Pilot Institute

MARCH 6, 2025

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. The systematic approach is designed to help pilots approach troublesome situations in a calm and logical manner.

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Pilot Weather Air Traffic Control NOTAMs 52

Pilot Institute

JUNE 26, 2024

A go-around is a maneuver performed to abort or reject a landing on the final approach or once the aircraft has already touched down. A common situation is if an aircraft is on final approach, and another holding on the runway cannot take off in time. It’s an extension of good aeronautical decision-making (ADM).

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Wind Shear Runway Approach Aeronautical Decision-Making 52