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Jeppesen vs. NACO (FAA) Approach Charts

September 9, 2013 By Will Leave a Comment

  ** Spoiler Alert ** I'm a huge fan of Jeppesen instrument charts. I learned how to fly instruments using Jeppesen charts, and I continue to use Jeppesen charts every day at work. This video is biased toward Jeppesen however I hope it clearly shows the differences between the two chart products. --- One of the first challenges facing any instrument student is what chart … [Read more...] about Jeppesen vs. NACO (FAA) Approach Charts

Approach Plate Airport Diagram

May 6, 2013 By Will 1 Comment

Approach Plate Airport Diagram

  The airport diagram section of the instrument approach chart gives the pilot the complete overview of the airport he or she is flying to.  The information provided includes airport elevation, runway layouts, lighting, runway lengths, approach path, and approach timing. All of this information is critical if the pilot intends to break out and land at the runway, since … [Read more...] about Approach Plate Airport Diagram

Approach Plate Minima (Minimums)

May 5, 2013 By Will 1 Comment

Approach Plate Minimums Section

  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 required to start the approach, heights above touchdown, and heights above the airport.  Depending on the type of … [Read more...] about Approach Plate Minima (Minimums)

Approach Plate Profile View

November 30, 2012 By Will Leave a Comment

Approach Plate Profile View

  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 approach information.  Depending on the chart much more information is provided and understanding the profile view … [Read more...] about Approach Plate Profile View

Approach Plate Plan View

November 29, 2012 By Will Leave a Comment

  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.  The information provided includes, approach course, navaid frequencies, intersections, terrain data, and missed approach information.  … [Read more...] about Approach Plate Plan View

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