Clearance Descent Pilot in Command 
Air Facts
MAY 5, 2025
I filed my IFR flight plan, received a clearance and took off into the gray winter sky. We entered the holding pattern over Jeff City, flew two circuits and finally received our approach clearance. It would also require a descent to 2,200 feet before crossing the outer marker. Phil was a cool head under pressure. I didnt know.
Flying Magazine
MAY 21, 2025
ATC was in communication with the pilot, as the airplane entered several right- and left-hand banks and rolls and entered a steep descent while in a bank angle. ATC asked the pilot to verify his heading. The aircraft then entered a series of banks and turns. Although NTSB 830.5
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Photographic Logbook
JUNE 29, 2025
"Hi.I'm in Delaware." - Wayne Campbell, Wayne's World , 1992 Restless Pilot Syndrome Having resumed acting as pilot in command of my own airplane after a relatively brief setback, I was delighted beyond words to be back at it. Geneva, NY and the north end of Seneca Lake.
Flight Training Central
MAY 28, 2024
Which approach and landing objective is assured when the pilot remains on the proper glidepath of the VASI? Safe obstruction clearance in the approach area. VFR approaches to land at night should be accomplished with a steeper descent. Who has final authority to accept or decline any land and hold short (LAHSO) clearance?
Flight Training Central
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
An instrument rated pilot, who has not logged any instrument time in 1 year or more, cannot serve as pilot in command under IFR, unless the pilot passes an instrument proficiency check followed by 6 hours and six instrument approaches, 3 of those hours in the category of aircraft involved. 30 minutes. 45 minutes.
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MARCH 27, 2025
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Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure
MARCH 28, 2024
Finally before started our descent, our female Captain came on and updated us on our arrival and weather update and with a prediction of light turbulence during our approach. At this point, we started our descent into LHR airport. It took us about 15 minutes to reach the automated machines for clearance into the country.
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