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Drone Lingo Simplified: Acronyms Every Pilot Needs To Know

Pilot Institute

FAA Federal Aviation Administration The FAA is the US federal government agency in charge of aviation standards, air traffic control, airspace safety, and the certification of personnel and aircraft. Then that is BVLOS, even if the drone is just 100 feet away. The list of accepted MOCs is available at the FAA website.

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Unstable approaches

Professional Pilot

Air traffic control instructions often lead to unstable approaches. Complying with ATC Unwavering willingness to comply with air traffic control instructions comes in as the fifth deadly sin. Pay attention to these deadly sins to keep your landings safe. By Shannon Forrest ATP/CFII.

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