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A DPE’s Take on Deciphering the ACS: Emergency Descent

Fullthrottle Aviation

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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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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Drone Lingo Simplified: Acronyms Every Pilot Needs To Know

Pilot Institute

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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How to Perform a Go-Around (The Right Way)

Pilot Institute

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).