Pilot Institute

MAY 4, 2024

They are also one of the most feared maneuvers during the private pilot checkride. Any substantial changes to speed and descent rate will destabilize the landing. This can greatly impact landing performance and obstacle clearance. The drag allows for a steeper descent, which is particularly helpful when avoiding obstacles.

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Air Facts

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Consisting of timed, coordinated climbs and descents, Patterns A and B required the pilot to be on altitude, on heading, and on time. After startup, I’d record a VOR check in the aircraft log while waiting for our clearance. Shortly after the Concorde sighting, Charlie signed me off for my checkride. My time had come.

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iPad Pilot News

MARCH 27, 2025

NRST: Descent Rate and Airport Finder Designed for pilots of any size aircraft, this app provides location-based information to guide you to the nearest airport should an unplanned deviation become necessary.Offers Apple Watch app.

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Flight Training Central

MARCH 15, 2024

flight Watch a sample video here Advanced IFR Online Course Earning an instrument rating is a major achievement, but many pilots soon realize that flying IFR on a trip is different from the checkride.

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