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Danger lurks in circling approaches

Air Facts

Perhaps just prior to the start of descent could be the optimum time–certainly completed no later than commencement of approach. How truly important is this current approach to mission success? When was the last time either pilot (single pilot) performed this exact approach? Any NOTAMS applicable?

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How to Brief an Instrument Approach (Step-by-Step)

Pilot Institute

The briefing information section contains the most important elements of the approach, including: NAVAID and communications frequencies. Final approach course. Approach notes. Missed approach procedures. The plan view shows a top-down look at the approach path and includes: Courses and radials.

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The Key West of Ohio

Photographic Logbook

No wonder I got bounced around so much on final approach this morning , I thought. With one final look at Put-In-Bay's refuge harbor, my stomach rumbled and I left the observation deck in search of lunch. The latter explained why the runway lights were NOTAMed out of service.)

Runway 98
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Speak Like an #AvGeek: A Glossary For Enthusiasts

NYC Aviation

A continuous broadcast of weather, active runways, and other important information like NOTAMs (see below). Go Around – An aborted landing by an aircraft that is on final approach. Missed Approach – The procedure followed when an instrument approach cannot be completed to a full stop landing.

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