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    Dynamic Decision Making

    September 10, 2020

    Dynamic Decision Making

    Rarely does any flight ever happen as scripted on the ground. We analyze weather, performance, terrain, and objectives well in advance of ever closing the canopy in preparation for launch (at least we should be). Once we wag our rudder or add power to start our takeoff roll, our flight plan is no longer static, but highly dynamic. Some changes to the script we prepare

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