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
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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" 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
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 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 the margin data on FAA approach plates as simply being the airport name and the name of the approach they are going to fly. While those two important items are on every plate, there is a … [Read more...] about Approach Plate Margin Data
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