Procedure Turn
The maneuver prescribed when it is necessary to reverse direction to establish an aircraft on the intermediate approach segment or final approach course. The outbound course, direction of turn, distance within which the turn must be completed, and minimum altitude are specified in the procedure. However, unless otherwise restricted, the point at which the turn may be commenced and the type and rate of turn are left to the discretion of the pilot.
Aero Linx: The Colorado Pilots Association
The Colorado Pilots Association was incorporated as a Colorado Nonprofit Corporation in 1972. It is a statewide organization with over 700 members dedicated to making Colorado a better, safer, and more desirable place to fly. Objectives of the organization are to promote aviation and flight safety, to protect the rights of pilots, and to be of assistance to the general public in aviation matters. Most organizational activities are administered from central offices located in the Denver area. Officers of the association are elected by the membership at an annual meeting in November of each year. The officers and appointed committee chairpersons make up the Bo
“It is encouraging to see the Advanced Air Mobility Coordination and Leadership Act continue to advance through the legislative process. We applaud the House Transportation and Infrastructure committee for approving this important legislation and are grateful for the leadership of Representatives Davids and Graves in championing this bill."
Source: General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) President and CEO Pete Bunce, reflecting on the potential of the Advanced Air Mobility Coordination and Leadership Act.
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