by Will | May 5, 2013 | Approach Plates, Video Lessons
The minima section of the instrument approach chart gives the pilot the complete set of descent minimums and visibility criteria for the procedure to be flown. The information provided includes all minimum altitudes for the approach, minimum visibility...
by Will | Nov 30, 2012 | Approach Plates, Video Lessons
The profile view of the instrument approach chart gives the pilot a side view of the approach procedure to be flown. The information provided includes all minimum altitudes for the approach, approach course, step-down fixes, final approach fix, and missed...
by Will | Nov 29, 2012 | Approach Plates, Video Lessons
Now that we’ve covered the pilot brief section of the approach chart, it’s time to move on to the plan view. The plan view of the instrument approach chart gives the pilot a “bird’s eye” view of the approach procedure to be flown. ...
by Will | Oct 27, 2012 | Safety Tips
What’s the difference? You make a straight in approach to a straight in landing, right? No so fast. While these two terms seem to be nearly identical they actually have a completely different meaning. Straight-In Approach: An instrument approach wherein final...
by Will | Oct 20, 2012 | Approach Plates, Video Lessons
Now that you’ve seen what’s available in the margin data of an approach plate, it’s time to look at the pilot brief section of your chart. The pilot brief section may be the most important part of your approach plate. This section has all of the...
