Flight Training Central

APRIL 18, 2025

While visual approaches are commonly used in both airline and general aviation operations, their informal nature can lead to reduced situational awareness and decreased vigilance, especially when flown to unfamiliar airports or in challenging environmental conditions. Read the full SAFO here: [link]

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Approach Aeronautical Decision-Making Clearance Stability 52

Fullthrottle Aviation

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

That being said, many small general aviation airplanes do not have a specific emergency descent procedure detailed in the POH/AFM. As a regular attendee of Oshkosh and local fly-ins, she enjoys the company and camaraderie that general aviation brings and is passionate about aviation safety and flight training.

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Descent Aeronautical Decision-Making Airplanes Turbulence 52

Fullthrottle Aviation

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

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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Approach Aeronautical Decision-Making Weather Pilot 52

Pilot Institute

MARCH 6, 2025

This is a general aviation term that also applies to drone flight. 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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Pilot Weather Air Traffic Control NOTAMs 52

Pilot Institute

JUNE 26, 2024

Yet, statistics show that go-arounds are among the riskiest maneuvers in general aviation. Not Recognizing the Need for a Go-Around Choosing when to go around is one of the most important decisions a pilot can make. It’s an extension of good aeronautical decision-making (ADM).

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Wind Shear Runway Approach Aeronautical Decision-Making 52