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Drone Lingo Simplified: Acronyms Every Pilot Needs To Know

Pilot Institute

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. IMC – Instrument Meteorological Conditions IMC refers to meteorological conditions that require pilots to fly under IFR.

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

Pilot Institute

Not Recognizing the Need for a Go-Around Choosing when to go around is one of the most important decisions a pilot can make. It’s an extension of good aeronautical decision-making (ADM). The risk of losing control is higher in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) or at night.

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Listen to Your Friends

Plane and Pilot

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. There were no medical conditions. Like brothers is how the flight instructor described their friendship.