Approach Plate Profile View

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 Plate Plan View

Approach Plate Plan View

  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. ...
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 Margin Data

Approach Plate Margin Data

Now that you’ve seen an overview of approach plate basics, it’s time to dive in to the individual components of an approach plate.  This lesson starts with the margin data. Many pilots dismiss the margin data on FAA approach plates as simply being 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...