Remove Density Altitude Remove Descent Remove Visual Meteorological Conditions (VMC)
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Unstable approaches

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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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