by Will | Jun 20, 2015 | Low Altitude Chart, Video Lessons
This lesson explores the different types of IFR altitudes charted on an Enroute Low Altitude Chart. The types of altitudes most commonly found on the low altitude chart are the Minimum Enroute Altitude (MEA), Minimum Obstacle Clearance Altitude (MOCA), Minimum...
by Will | Nov 29, 2012 | Approach Plates, Video Lessons
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. ...
by Will | Oct 5, 2012 | Approach Plates, Video Lessons
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...
by Will | Oct 5, 2012 | Holding, Video Lessons
Holding is considered one of the most difficult things to learn when flying instruments. Any holding pattern includes the same four basic elements: Holding Fix Holding Course Outbound Heading Inbound / Outbound Ends Each element of the holding pattern is just a...
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...
