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23. The Hanscom STAR

Instructors
Bob Nardiello

Even though you received transition training for a faster airplane capable of flying at higher altitudes, you discover a significant gap in your IFR knowledge while on what should be a routine flight at higher altitudes. It would have been if you review the procedure before departing.

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22. A Danbury Approach

Instructors
Bob Martens

Non-precision approaches can be challenging, especially when the weather is near minimums. The risk increases when the airport is surrounded by terrain in all quadrants. Add a high-performance airplane that’s new to you and a wet runway, and you’ve got the recipe for trouble.

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21. Discovery Near San Francisco

Instructors
Wally Moran

You have a problem with your airplane that could be a minor inconvenience or a full-blown emergency situation. First you’ll have to evaluate this problem in-flight. Then you’ll have to take the necessary actions for the best possible outcome even though none of your options are ideal.

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20. Trouble Near Palomar

Instructors
John Krug

At a critical moment during an IFR flight, frequency congestion can turn from inconvenient to downright dangerous. This is further complicated when there are multiple airplanes in the same sector of sky with similar call signs. This scenario is based on a real accident situation that could happen to anyone.

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19. Approach to Mena

Instructors
Bob Nardiello

In non-radar environments, the pilot must fly an instrument approach legally, safely and efficiently without the assistance, or protection, that an air-traffic controller provides. See if you’re up to the challenge of managing all the details and decisions without a helpful eye of ATC.

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18. Charleston Takeoff

Instructors
Wally Moran

You’re flying your family to Orlando, Florida so your daughter can fulfill her lifelong dream and “swim with the dolphins” at SeaWorld. Weather delays have created an urgent departure to make it there for your reserved time. Then a surprise puts your family in a potentially dangerous situation.

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17. North Adams Departure

Instructors
Bob Martens

A departure from a non-towered airport into a non-radar environment at an hour when you should still be in bed, is a tough challenge for anyone. The scenario is based on a real, fatal accident and could have easily been prevented. Don’t miss the roundtable discussion for added insights.

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16. Mechanical Trouble Near Millville

Instructors
John Krug

Things can go from “ops-normal” to big trouble in a heartbeat any day, but there’s an increased risk of something turning up when an aircraft has just come out of maintenance. Think your way through this difficult situation, which hits you unexpectedly during what should be a simple, 20-minute flight.

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15. Icing Near Worcester

Instructors
Bob Nardiello

Helping a VFR-only pilot get his airplane home airport should be piece of cake. It’s a short trip in reasonable weather in a well-equipped airplane. All goes as planned until you run into unexpected conditions shortly after departure. Suddenly, a safe outcome to this flight is in question.

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14. Vectors to New Haven

Instructors
Bob Martens

A short flight home from Nantucket Island off Massachusetts with your wife and two friends is uneventful until the final stages. You’ll face night IFR, a potential circle-to-land approach, and multiple heading changes from ATC. See how well you do making sound decisions under pressure.

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13. GPS Loss Near Rutland

Instructors
Wally Moran

GPS has proven to be extremely reliable. They are now a backbone of IFR flight. However, GPS units and satellite transmissions can and do fail. Even a partial loss of your GPS unit can have a significant impact. Experience first-hand how a failure will impact a typical IFR flight.

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12. Medical Over New Mexico

Instructors
John Krug

Medical emergencies are always a source of concern in aviation, but they take on added significance in IMC. How will you get a sick passenger on the ground quickly? No matter what you choose, I’ll require an emergency instrument letdown, approach and landing under IFR.

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