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 7, 2012 | Approach Plates, Video Lessons
Now that you’ve seen an overview of approach plate basics, it’s time to dive in to the individual components of an approach plate. This lesson starts with the margin data. Many pilots dismiss the margin data on FAA approach plates as simply being the...
