AGL Clearance Groundspeed 
Air Facts
APRIL 29, 2024
At the current groundspeed, I believed it shouldn’t be of much concern unless the cell began producing lightning. I queried ATC about when to expect the approach clearance and was informed that the Saratoga had appeared to land but the pilot hadn’t contacted ATC to close his IFR flight plan. The IAF was looming closer.
Air Facts
MAY 10, 2024
If you depart MDA on the downwind or base leg, you’re on your own as far as obstacle clearance. At what AGL altitude will the aircraft be in a stable/configured condition? (No Be fully configured and on speed prior to receiving landing clearance. The rule of thumb is VSI = ½ groundspeed times 10. No later than).
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