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AINsight: Pilot’s Guide To Avoiding Unstable Approaches

Unstable approaches are a popular topic with aviation safety professionals, but rarely do they ever talk about flying the aircraft.

By Stuart “Kipp” Lau • Contributor - Safety

October 23, 2020

Stuart “Kipp” Lau

Contributor - Safety

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Pilot, safety expert, consultant, and aviation journalist Stuart “Kipp” Lau writes about flight safety and airmanship for AIN.

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