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Staying Safe with Displaced Threshold
Transport Canada promotes safe transportation. It is important to understand the purpose of displaced thresholds. Recent dialogue with the industry indicates that the motive of displaced thresholds may be misunderstood.
PIREP (PIlot REPort)
A PIREP (PIlot REPort) is a report of actual weather conditions encountered by an aircraft in flight.
High to Low: Look Out for Krazy Kollsman!
One area where understanding is important is altimetry. “High to low, look out below!” is certainly a good mnemonic, but an understanding of what lies behind this axiom is crucial.
Navigating the Hazards of Flat Light: A Guide for Aviators
In aviation, visual interpretation of the environment is critical for safe flight operations. However, certain meteorological conditions, such as 'flat light', present significant challenges.
TSB Report A23C0048—Collision with terrain
Bell 206L helicopter, flat light. (See PDF for condensed version)
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