departure briefing

Traffic Pattern Oct 19, 2026

The Impossible Turn, the Engine Failure After Takeoff, and the Pre-Departure Decision That Has to Be Made on the Ground Before the Wheels Ever Leave the Runway

Learn when the 'impossible turn' is actually impossible - and how to set a personal turnaround altitude before every departure so you never have to decide under pressure.

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Traffic Pattern Sep 15, 2026

The Impossible Turn, the Engine Failure on Departure, and the Decision Every Pilot Has to Make Before the Throttle Goes Forward

The impossible turn kills pilots who decide in the moment - here's the pre-takeoff brief that puts the decision where it belongs: on the ground.

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