Approach Plate Pilot Briefing

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...
Approach Plate Basics

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 Plates Explained

Approach Plates Explained

Lesson #1 Approach Plate Basics – Learn the components of an approach plate and information is contained in each section. ‘Approach Plates Explained’ dives into every aspect of the FAA Terminal Procedures Charts.  We’ll discuss every item on...