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An Overview of Airways

June 22, 2015 By Will 3 Comments

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.  Without airways, all aircraft would be free to amble their way across the country on their own and in their own direction. Most … [Read more...] about An Overview of Airways

Approach Plate Profile View

November 30, 2012 By Will Leave a Comment

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 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

Determining Holding Entries

October 2, 2012 By Will 1 Comment

  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

Teardrop Holding Entries

October 1, 2012 By Will Leave a Comment

  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 in the teardrop entry region Cross the holding fix and fly outbound at a 30 degree angle Make a standard … [Read more...] about Teardrop Holding Entries

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