A lot of the discussions here have to do with words and definitions in the training environment. One that has come up regularly is "recommended" and I show this below.
Most people rely on part 2
"........as a course of action" for the definition, but I believe that in the flying arena, part 1 is the most applicable.
recommended - past participle, past tense of
rec·om·mend (Verb)
Verb:
- Put forward (someone or something) with approval as being suitable for a particular purpose or role;
- Advise or suggest (something) as a course of action.
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