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Unstable approaches

Professional Pilot

Air traffic control instructions often lead to unstable approaches. According to the FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam), a stable approach is defined as one in which the pilot establishes and maintains a constant angle glidepath toward a predetermined point on the landing runway. By Shannon Forrest ATP/CFII.

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