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 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...
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...
by Will | Oct 5, 2012 | Approach Plates, Video Lessons
Understanding Instrument Approach Charts is a fundamental skill of instrument flying. Without approach charts, landing in an instrument environment becomes impossible. Let’s start building that foundation and learn what the major components of an...
by Will | Oct 5, 2012 | Holding, Video Lessons
Holding is considered one of the most difficult things to learn when flying instruments. Any holding pattern includes the same four basic elements: Holding Fix Holding Course Outbound Heading Inbound / Outbound Ends Each element of the holding pattern is just a...