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Danger lurks in circling approaches

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Any NOTAMS applicable? If you depart MDA on the downwind or base leg, you’re on your own as far as obstacle clearance. Be fully configured and on speed prior to receiving landing clearance. The rule of thumb is VSI = ½ groundspeed times 10. How truly important is this current approach to mission success? No later than).

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Budget Buys and Early Bye-Bye’s

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Following a check of the weather, NOTAMS and TFR’s, you are confronted with some decisions to make. ” Not only that, you just never know what kind of surprise ATC will spring on you when you’re picking up your IFR Clearance, so preparation is everything! feet per minute). Multiply 1.5 Woah, can my Warrior do that?