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Black Hawk & American Eagle Crash: Shocking Investigation Details Revealed

One Mile at a Time

Its clear that something wasnt right in the flight deck of that helicopter, between the Captain and Warrant Officer seemingly having different altitude readings without addressing that (despite the importance of exact altitude in this airspace), and the Warrant Officer suggesting a left turn, but the Captain just proceeding on course.

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Visual Angle of Attack Indicators and Systems Engineering Theory

Air Facts

1] NASA provides this excellent but unavoidably long definition: At NASA, systems engineering is defined as a methodical, multi-disciplinary approach for the design, realization, technical management, operations, and retirement of a system. An historical antecedent is the concept of the unstable approach.

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Who is the pilot in command of your aircraft?

Air Facts

Consider the following accident report, a representative one picked mostly at random, which recounts how the pilot of an A36 Bonanza got behind the airplane, lost situational awareness, and ultimately crashed on an RNAV approach. These categories apply whether youre flying a Cub on a summer evening or a business jet on an RNAV approach.

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Garmin Remains Major Player in Display and Autopilot Upgrades for Turbines

Flying Magazine

A final thought on autopilot upgrades is the Genesys Aerosystems S-TEC 3100 digital autopilot. It has compatibility with third-party flight displays, envelope protection, and full approach coupling. While the AML-STC list has been slow to evolve, it has become more available for common turboprops, including King Air models.

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Arriving in Style

Plane and Pilot

We often hear that the key to a great landing is an equally great approach. And lets face it, the key to that flawless approach is often a well-planned descent. The en route instrument approaches, traffic patterns, and terrain are all new. When should we review the approach (IFR) or airport diagram (VFR)?

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Drone Lingo Simplified: Acronyms Every Pilot Needs To Know

Pilot Institute

The systematic approach is designed to help pilots approach troublesome situations in a calm and logical manner. Information transmitted via ATIS can include weather information, NOTAMs, available approaches, or active runaways. The FAA prescribes the 5P approach to SRM Plan, Plane, Pilot, Passengers, and Programming.

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What Is a Belly Landing? Causes, Risks, and Recovery

Pilot Institute

You’re on your final approach and suddenly realize your landing gear isnt down. During certain phases of flight, you may retract the landing gear to reduce drag and improve climb performance. Later, as you approach your destination, you’ll need to extend the gear again for landing. But how does this happen?