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4 Must-Have Pilot Skills For Success

Northstar VFR

It’s only a matter of time before they’re in airspace they don’t have clearance to enter while also violating FAA regulations, getting dangerously close to other traffic, and being woefully unprepared for their arrival into their destination airport. You’ll grow in your communication skills as you deal with ATC and other pilots on the radio.

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Drone Lingo Simplified: Acronyms Every Pilot Needs To Know

Pilot Institute

In contrast to a control tower, an FSS is not responsible for giving instructions or clearances to aircraft. 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.

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What Is Special Visual Flight Rules (SVFR) And When Are They Used?

Northstar VFR

Good aeronautical decision making would have you assess the situation and make a good choice that ensures safety. You might find it more prudent to make a diversion to land at the nearest airport in VFR conditions while you wait for VFR conditions to resume at your destination airport.

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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. I called the clearance delivery number on the OXB NOTAM but they gave me another number to call. I decided to depart VFR and pick up my clearance in the air if I needed it. Departure Day!

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