by Will | Jun 22, 2015 | Low Altitude Chart, Video Lessons
This lesson is a quick overview of the airway system in the United States. Airways are the “highways in the sky” that connect each point in the United States. Airways tell air traffic controllers where we are going and how we are going to get there....
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 | Oct 2, 2012 | Holding, Video Lessons
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...
by Will | Oct 1, 2012 | Holding, Video Lessons
Behind the direct entry, the teardrop is probably the easiest holding entry to learn. Even though it is one of the easiest holding entries, there is still a lot to know about teardrop entries. The basic teardrop entry has three phases: Track to the holding fix...
