The Divert Decision and the Pre-Flight Planning That Makes It Possible
Plan your VFR divert before departure - identify alternates, set a trigger, and execute a calm transition using a four-step framework.
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The crosswind that doubled while you were en route and the three options you have ten miles from the field
When crosswinds double en route, you have three options - here's how to decide which one keeps you safe.
PatternThe engine running rough at seven thousand five hundred feet and the three decisions you make in the next sixty seconds
When your engine runs rough at cruise altitude, three immediate decisions determine whether you land safely or become a statistic.
PatternThe headwind that ate your fuel reserves and the divert decision you have to make right now
Learn when to divert during a cross-country flight when headwinds exceed forecasts and erode your fuel margins.
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