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FAA Issues New Safety Alert on Risks of Visual Approaches

Flight Training Central

Key Points from the SAFO: Lack of stabilized approach criteria : Visual approaches often lack defined vertical profiles, increasing the risk of an unstable approach. Learn more about visual approach procedures in this article from FlightTrainingCentral.com.

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What Are Common Part 107 Test Questions?

Flying Magazine

You should expect to see questions that show you understand what happens when you change an aircraft’s balance, stability, and center of gravity. Correct answer: C Operations The final category of test questions covers all the remaining topics, from radio procedures to aeronautical decision-making.

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

Pilot Institute

Top Reasons for Go-Arounds Unstabilized Approach An aircraft must have a stabilized approach before landing. An approach is stabilized when: The aircraft is on the correct flight path, i.e., on runway centerline and glideslope. If the crew had gone around, they could’ve returned for a safer, stabilized approach and landing.