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 | Sep 9, 2013 | Approach Plates, Video Lessons
** Spoiler Alert ** I’m a huge fan of Jeppesen instrument charts. I learned how to fly instruments using Jeppesen charts, and I continue to use Jeppesen charts every day at work. This video is biased toward Jeppesen however I hope it clearly shows the...
by Will | Sep 2, 2013 | Safety Tips
Ask 100 pilots to give an approach briefing and you will get 100 different briefs. Here are the 5 essential elements that I have come up with for briefing each approach I fly. As a rule I brief everything on the chart, but these items are what I make sure to...
by Will | May 5, 2013 | Approach Plates, Video Lessons
The minima section of the instrument approach chart gives the pilot the complete set of descent minimums and visibility criteria for the procedure to be flown. The information provided includes all minimum altitudes for the approach, minimum visibility...
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...
