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Jeppesen vs. NACO (FAA) Approach Charts
** 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...
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...
Approach Plate Minima (Minimums)
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...
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...
Approach Plate Plan View
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"...
Approach Plate Pilot Briefing
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...
Approach Plate Margin Data
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...
Approach Plate Basics
Understanding Instrument Approach Charts is a fundamental skill of instrument flying. Without approach charts, landing in an instrument environment becomes impossible. Let's start...
Holding Basics
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...