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MARCH 11, 2025

The alert will only sound once every 60 seconds and is automatically disabled if groundspeed is less than 40 knots. AGL (or when AGL is unknown), the descent rate exceeds 4,000 ft. AGL and the descent rate exceeds 3,000 ft. AGL, the descent rate is between 3000 ft. AGL after having been above 1,000 ft. MSL and 25,000 ft.

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AGL Runway Groundspeed Descent 52

Air Facts

APRIL 29, 2024

At the current groundspeed, I believed it shouldn’t be of much concern unless the cell began producing lightning. I requested a descent from 6,000’ down to 4,000’ and was denied due to traffic. Continued along at 6,000’ I advised ATC that the weather was received and requested the RNAV 24 approach. The IAF was looming closer.

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Descent Approach Weather AGL 98

Air Facts

MAY 10, 2024

Perhaps just prior to the start of descent could be the optimum time–certainly completed no later than commencement of approach. Recall that we must remain at or above MDA until we are in a normal position to perform a normal rate of descent to landing. What speed on final approach? What is the runway lighting?

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Approach AGL Descent Runway 97

Pilot Institute

JULY 12, 2024

Perfect the approach phase by managing the aircraft’s energy and using references to improve positioning throughout the pattern. See how the wind affects the base leg and how you can compensate for it and safely execute the base-to-final turn. Flying the Approach Haphazard approaches are very likely to lead to haphazard landings.

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Descent Weight-Shift-Control Crosswind Runway 52

Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Doubling your groundspeed quadruples the impact force. A hard, flat landing at a high descent rate can still cause injury, even if the cabin remains intact. Keep a controlled descent and a level attitude to avoid any structural damage or injury. Approach Control One key difference is how you control your approach.

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Pilot Descent Approach Thrust 59

Professional Pilot

DECEMBER 10, 2024

After 11 hours of flight during our descent to initiate an approach, the airport closed for Category I (CAT I) approaches due to weather. During descent, we monitored the number 2 engine, and when we were at a comfortable distance from the airport we performed a precautionary shutdown and secured the engine.

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Weather Approach Descent Runway 98