Northstar VFR

MARCH 23, 2025

Remember the secret to a good landing is beginning with a good, stabilized approach! No Visual References This scenario is particularly true for instrument pilots flying in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC).

Pilot 52

Pilot Wind Shear Runway Approach 52

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. According to the GOM, either pilot could call for a go-around, yet neither did despite the published stabilized approach criteria being violated. The ceiling is 800 ft overcast.

Approach 105

Approach Descent Visual Meteorological Conditions (VMC) Runway 105

Pilot Institute

JUNE 26, 2024

Top Reasons for Go-Arounds Unstabilized Approach An aircraft must have a stabilized approach before landing. An approach is stabilized when: The aircraft is on the correct flight path, i.e., on runway centerline and glideslope. If the crew had gone around, they could’ve returned for a safer, stabilized approach and landing.

Wind Shear 52

Wind Shear Runway Approach Aeronautical Decision-Making 52