Density Altitude, Descent and Instrument Meteorological Conditions

Unstable approaches

Professional Pilot

AUGUST 8, 2024

It is based on the pilot’s judgment of certain visual clues, and depends on the maintenance of a constant final descent airspeed and configuration. The GOM also called for the airspeed to be “on target” at such altitudes respectively. A controller who withholds or issues a late descent clearance is also to blame.

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How to Perform a Go-Around (The Right Way)

Pilot Institute

JUNE 26, 2024

It helps reduce the chances of a stall and puts you in a better position to arrest the descent and start your climb out. Pitch for Climb The next immediate action is to arrest the descent. After adding full power and arresting the descent, the next step is to retract the flaps.

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Unstable approaches

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