Note: This lesson uses a 2-4 degree rule of thumb for adjusting heading and radial. I know that the often taught method is "twist 10 turn 10" but for this lesson I chose to use the method outlined in the Instrument Flying Handbook just for standardization. DME Arcs may seem scary to new instrument pilots, but given a few quick and easy tips they can be as easy as tracking any … [Read more...] about How To Intercept and Fly DME Arcs
Aircraft Instruments
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 of your approach plate. This section has all of the essential information you need to actually fly the approach. The three elements of the pilot brief section are: Approach course and … [Read more...] about Approach Plate Pilot Briefing
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 building that foundation and learn what the major components of an approach plate are, and what information can be found on each plate. Every standard FAA Approach Plates are divided into six … [Read more...] about Approach Plate Basics
Determining Holding Entries
Holding entries are considered by many students to be the most difficult item to learn while flying instruments. Determining the proper entry requires situational awareness and an understanding of how the entry sectors are divided. There are three types of holding entries: Parallel Teardrop Direct To understand each entry sector, let's think of holding in terms of a … [Read more...] about Determining Holding Entries