The Daily Preflight

Emergency Roadway Landings The ADM Behind the Ultimate Choice


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The engine goes quiet, the glide is set, and the nearest runway is five miles too far. Suddenly, that stretch of local highway starts looking like a lifeline—but is it a sanctuary or a trap? In this episode, Jeff breaks down the high-stakes Aeronautical Decision Making (ADM) behind choosing a roadway over a field. We’re talking about the hidden killers like power lines, the "traffic factor," and the mental discipline required to fly the airplane all the way into the flare when your options are narrowing. It’s the ultimate "Choose Your Own Adventure" scenario, and your success depends entirely on the choices you make before the wheels ever touch the asphalt.

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The Daily PreflightBy Faa Designated Pilot Examiner Jeff Gerencser