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FAA Issues New Safety Alert on Risks of Visual Approaches

Flight Training Central

The FAA recently issued a new Safety Alert for Operators (SAFO) 23004 to highlight operational risks associated with visual approaches. Key Points from the SAFO: Lack of stabilized approach criteria : Visual approaches often lack defined vertical profiles, increasing the risk of an unstable approach.

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Is Ground School Required for Private Pilots? A Simplified Guide

Pilot Institute

Aeronautical decision-making. Each approach comes with its own set of challenges. Lowest cost approach. Weather theory and interpretation. Navigation techniques and instruments. Aircraft systems and performance. Aviation regulations and procedures. Radio communications. Let’s take a closer look at each type.

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What to expect on a flight review

Flight Training Central

Aeronautical Decision-Making (ADM) : This involves evaluating a pilot’s approach to decision-making, risk management, and use of checklists in various scenarios. Approach it with the mindset of continuous improvement, and you’ll walk away a more confident and proficient pilot.

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

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What Leads to Practical Exam Failures: Threat and Error Management

Fullthrottle Aviation

Even as airline pilots we are not immune to making mistakes and errors. However, we are trained to use our toolbox which includes procedures, crew resource management, and aeronautical decision making to keep us from ending up in an Undesired Aircraft State (UAS).

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Is Ground School Required for Private Pilots? A Simplified Guide

Pilot Institute

Aeronautical decision-making. Each approach comes with its own set of challenges. Lowest cost approach. Weather theory and interpretation. Navigation techniques and instruments. Aircraft systems and performance. Aviation regulations and procedures. Radio communications. Let’s take a closer look at each type.

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Charleston, SC

Gary's Flight Journal

I've been going through weather updates and long range forecasts for the last two weeks along with reviewing approaches and alternates for our flight. To start our flying day I must stress the most important part of flight planning, ADM, Aeronautical Decision Making. Saturday 9.16 Sunday 9.17 Departure Day!

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