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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. If the descent is conducted in turbulent conditions, the pilot must also comply with the design maneuvering speed (VA) limitations.

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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. An AIRMET applies to an area of at least 3000 square miles.

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