Construction on the Field, the Vision Jet at Driggs, and the NOTAM That Was Trying to Warn You
A Cirrus Vision Jet struck construction equipment at Driggs, Idaho - here's what pilots must know about NOTAMs and airport construction hazards.
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The Fifty-Seventy Rule, the Rejected Takeoff, and the Abort Point You Decide On Before You Ever Push the Throttle
The fifty-seventy rule gives pilots a clear abort trigger: reach 70% of rotation speed by the halfway point of the runway, or reject the takeoff.
PatternThe Rejected Takeoff: The Decision You Must Make Before You Move an Inch
The rejected takeoff is a decision you must make before you roll, not a reaction to what happens during the roll - here's how to build that habit.
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