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Scaring Yourself into Additional Dual Instruction

Flying Magazine

The second thing that filled him with trepidation was that the aircraft was bouncing around in turbulence more than he was used to. A review of the Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM) Chapter 4, 4.1.11 READ MORE: Should I File an Initial Approach Fix? We started with the lack of radio contact. verified that 122.75—what

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NTSB: Pilot Was Flying Too Low Before Hitting Smokestack in Idaho

Flying Magazine

The Aeronautical Information Manual warns pilots about the dangers of exhaust plumes both visible and invisible, as they can contribute to turbulence, wind shear, and reduced visibility. The Chart Supplement Directory for the airport noted this, using “stack” in the airport descriptor.

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NASA Forms

AV Web

The pilot wrote that there was a rough air and a possible wake turbulence encounter. Former editions of the Aeronautical Information Manual included the phrase hit the buzzer, which Medevac pilots could use to ask ATC to ask the jamming agency to stop, mostly to allow instrument approaches.