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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. It consists of two independent components VOR and TACAN.

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Charleston, SC

Gary's Flight Journal

To start our flying day I must stress the most important part of flight planning, ADM, Aeronautical Decision Making. 7 IMC, finally breaking out into VFR as we approached the CVI VOR. Hovering over the CCV Cape Charles VOR was a line of building clouds. Departure Day!

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What Happens When Autopilots Fail?

Flying Magazine

READ MORE: Aeronautical Decision Making Is Never One Size Fits All Our incident in the Vision Jet occurred while flying the ILS Z Runway 19 approach into Jackson, Wyoming (KJAC), which is a favorite airport of mine with its scenic mountains, meadows, and streams along the way.

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Biennial Flight Review Guide: Preparing for Success

Pilot's Life Blog

Familiarity with navigation aids, such as VORs and GPS, is also important. Your instructor may also discuss real-world scenarios to test aeronautical decision-making. During the BFR, you may be tasked with creating a flight plan, selecting checkpoints, and demonstrating en-route navigation.

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