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A radio malfunction is urgent, but you still have time to troubleshoot and perform a few important tasks when entering a traffic pattern with no working radio.

During flight training you should be taught to brief every takeoff before you go. Good flight planning suggests that you should have a plan of action for emergencies that might come up in flight, particularly during takeoff and the departure phase. In this aviation video we discuss the ‘impossible’ turn; that is turning back to the runway in the event of an engine failure on take off. When you should and when you should not consider executing this controversial maneuver.

When flying in the clouds it is important to maintain situational awareness and stay ahead of the airplane. In this video tip we discuss using a memory aid known as the 5 T’s to their maximum effectiveness adding safety and awareness to your personal flying or IFR flight training.