iPad Pilot News

JANUARY 21, 2025

requests detailed information about your airplane’s navigation, communication, surveillance (transponder) and survival equipment. Here, we will look at the information needed and some sample airplane configurations to help make this initial setup easier. Take your time and be thorough with your airplane’s assessment.

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Flight Plan Transponder VOR Airplanes 105

Flying Magazine

MAY 6, 2024

Subscribe Now Featured A) Two Radials Depicted From the STL VOR, there are two radials depicted that intersect with the final approach path—the R-144 and the R-194. Transitioning from the TOY VOR is also a heavy line radial along the R-261 and notes that no procedure turn would be needed (NoPT).

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Flying Magazine

MAY 15, 2024

It can also be dangerous when the learner drops the airplane to fly the checklist or radio, so practice in the ATD is often a good way to learn procedures, as the ATD is a CFI-controlled environment. To get the most out of the scenario, the learner should use the same procedures in the airplane. It’s an ATD.

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Crosswind Airplanes VOR Runway 105

Flight Training Central

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Every flight, regardless of the complexity of the airplane or the distance of the trip, is comprised of a continuous series of decisions involving a host of variables that the pilot must make in order to safely get from point A to point B. Something as simple as a disabled aircraft could you force you to an alternate airport.

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Ceiling Weather Approach Flight Plan 52

Flight Training Central

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Here are the five most often missed questions from November 2024 on the simulated Instrument Rating Airplane Knowledge Test. At which altitude and location on V573 would you expect the navigational signal of the HOT VOR/DME to be unreliable? Let’s get to the quiz! Refer to figure 34.) 6,000 feet at ELMMO intersection.

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Clearance VOR NOTAMs Descent 98

Pilot Institute

MAY 1, 2024

For new instrument pilots, flying an approach to minimums is a big challenge. Adding an approach briefing to the mix feels like one task too many. Luckily, mastering approach briefings is not as hard as it seems. This article breaks down how to deliver a top-notch approach briefing, every time. Final approach course.

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Approach NOTAMs Runway Weather 52

Pilot Institute

DECEMBER 12, 2024

For example: Pilot: Seattle Approach, Cessna November Four Five One Romeo, Two Zero miles west of Seattle VOR, at 8,000, with Sierra, to land. For example, ATC: Fly runway heading until two miles from Kennedy VOR, then turn right, heading one zero zero. Cleared ILS runway six approach. Radar vectors to GAYEL.

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AV Web

JUNE 6, 2024

He requested a “deviation” and a climb to 9,000 feet as he approached Nashville Approach’s airspace. Memphis Center relayed the request to the Nashville Approach controller, though no reason was given by the pilot for the request.

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AV Web

JUNE 6, 2024

He requested a “deviation” and a climb to 9,000 feet as he approached Nashville Approach’s airspace. Memphis Center relayed the request to the Nashville Approach controller, though no reason was given by the pilot for the request.

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Flight Training Central

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Every flight, regardless of the complexity of the airplane or the distance of the trip, is comprised of a continuous series of decisions involving a host of variables that the pilot must make in order to safely get from point A to point B. Pilots should always be evaluating alternate airports.

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Ceiling Pilot Weather Approach 98

Air Facts

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

The many analyses and videos on these topics have been done in what can best be described as laboratory conditions—carefully selected ideal conditions of pilot, airplane, and environment. This approach gives perspective on all factors, including those that might otherwise be ignored or unrecognized.

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Gross Weight Runway Airplanes Pilot 98

Air Facts

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

The VOR was useless, so I was now flying IFD (I Follow Directions) zig zagging across the country getting new vectors from time to time. As we approached the small cloud, Frank said we were too close, seeing no sign of lighting at all. He said the tower was about two miles out and if we didnt see ALL of it, we should return.

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Weather Airplanes VOR Runway 96

Pilot Institute

DECEMBER 12, 2024

If you’re on a non-precision or precision approach, understanding MDA (Minimum Descent Altitude) and DA (Decision Altitude) is incredibly important. Key Takeaways MDA applies to non-precision approaches, requiring pilots to level off at a minimum altitude. These paths guide the airplane safely during its descent.

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Altimeter Descent Approach Runway 52

Pilot Institute

MARCH 13, 2025

You can use the CDI with navigation aids like VOR (VHF Omnidirectional Range) or GPS. We wont explain technical details, so you may not understand the example if you havent used a VOR. Imagine were flying an HSI-equipped airplane away from VOR. Q: What is the difference between a VOR and a HSI? CDI and VNAV).

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VOR Cockpit Altimeter Weather 52

Pilot Institute

DECEMBER 4, 2024

We’ll explain what these approaches are, what equipment you’ll need, and why it’s important to understand them for safer flight. Key Takeaways LPV approaches use satellite guidance for near-ILS precision and lower minimums. VNAV adds automated vertical guidance to approaches, reducing pilot workload during descents.

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Approach Descent Weather VOR 52

Photographic Logbook

APRIL 19, 2024

I expected minimal IMC time and the need for an approach appeared beyond remote. Even though I was likely to be cleared through the outer ring by ATC (air traffic control) while on an instrument flight plan, I filed a route from Sodus to the Williamsport VOR (FQM) that circumvented the TFR entirely. Famous last words.)

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Approach Wind Shear Runway VOR 69

Photographic Logbook

JULY 11, 2024

I had no interest in flying one hour north only to be shut out of our destination by weather below minimums for the available instrument approach procedure. ATC was great, the FBO (FlightLevel - Beverly) treated us well and charged reasonable fees, and radar services were managed by the perennially capable Boston Approach.

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Ceiling Approach Weather Runway 52

Northstar VFR

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

Not only are we making checks on equipment and systems, but we’re also confirming our proficiency to fly the airplane. Before you start checking for correct operation of the systems, you need to verify that the airplane is airworthy. Do they have a back-up plan in place if the flight cannot proceed?

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Pilot Weather Checkride Annual Inspection 73

Pilot Institute

AUGUST 9, 2024

Most holding fixes are NAVAIDs such as VORs, RNAV (GPS) waypoints, and even ILS markers. When VORs are used as holding fixes, the fix is usually a specific DME distance on a particular radial. If the VOR doesn’t have DME capability, it will be the intersection between two radials from two separate VORs.

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VOR Pilot Crosswind Approach 52

Flight Training Central

MAY 23, 2024

Does it feel like the more landings or instrument approaches you practice, the worse you get? No, you should take a proactive approach and there are some things you can do. Pre-flight briefings should include studying associated material, “chair” flying at home and “tie-down” flying in the airplane. What can you do?

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VOR Approach Airplanes Runway 52

Pilot Institute

OCTOBER 2, 2024

The 700-Foot Exception In some cases, Class E can begin as low as 700 feet AGL to offer support for instrument approaches. Surface-Level Class E Sometimes, Class E airspace can start from the surface in airports with instrument approaches but no control tower. They allow you enough clearance to see and avoid other airplanes.

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Airspace Classes AGL VOR Weather 52

Flight Training Central

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Large turbine engine powered airplanes are not permitted to operate below the Class B airspace when en route to or from the primary airport within the airspace. The shape of the surface area and layers are tailored to the individual airport and the instrument approach corridors to its runways.

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Indicated Airspeed Airspace Classes Clearance Pilot in Command 52

Photographic Logbook

OCTOBER 10, 2023

When both plans were filed, he asked me to stand-by while he verified that the flight plan was properly pushed to Cleveland Center where Rochester Approach would be able to retrieve it. When I contacted Rochester Approach, the controller came back with, "Are you looking for your clearance to College Park?"

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Transponder Approach Clearance General Aviation 52

AeroSavvy

AUGUST 20, 2021

A few years ago, I got the bug to fly small airplanes again. We fly our new-to-us Piper to Florida often (the airplane could probably find Orlando on its own), and we agreed it was time for something more adventurous. Our Aircraft Our family’s airplane is a 1976 Piper PA-32 Cherokee Six.

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Density Altitude OAT Airplanes Fixed Base Operator 52

Pilot Institute

APRIL 24, 2024

Two-way radio contact with the approach controller is not enough. If flying under IFR, you’ll need a VOR or TACAN receiver, or an RNAV system (GPS). To request Bravo clearance, call the approach controller when you’re about 30-40 miles out. Learn the typical approaches and altitudes. This is called a ‘push’.

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Clearance Ceiling Airspace Classes Transponder 52

Photographic Logbook

JULY 6, 2024

It is an old school approach and feels like a throwback to my earlier flying days. Specifically, I was told by Potomac Approach in 2023, "I cannot give you direct to destination out of College Park." Ed and I staged our airplanes on the ramp that morning while Gilead took on avgas for the club's Bold Warrior. Tough room.

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Pilot Flight Plan Air Traffic Control General Aviation 52

Pilot's Life Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Youll also dive into concepts like stall recovery, climb performance, and how airplanes stay in the air. Ground school teaches you how to read airspace charts, calculate routes, and use tools like VORs (Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range) and GPS to navigate.

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Pilot Air Traffic Control Weather Flight Plan 52

Plane and Pilot

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

ADFs, marker beacons, and VOR receivers, each relying on a constantly shrinking population of land-based navaids, fill these dated flight decks. GPS is everywhere, from our wristwatches and cell phones to the complete selection of RNAV departures, approaches and T routes that comprise the majority of the under-12,500-foot airspace system.

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Cockpit Instrument Landing System Approach Pilot 108

Photographic Logbook

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Departure from the Canada Aviation and Space Museum At 2:30 pm, I notified museum staff that I needed to return to my airplane. I taxied to the departure end of runway 27, ran-up the airplane, and broke ground exactly at 3:00 pm as planned. My filed route to Ogdensburg was via YOW (the Ottawa VOR) and IKLAX.

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Approach Clearance Airplanes Runway 52

Photographic Logbook

OCTOBER 19, 2023

I filed a route of BRUIN to ART (Watertown VOR) to Kingston to avoid overflying significant portions of Lake Ontario. Because Restricted Area R-5203 over Lake Ontario was hot that morning, Syracuse Approach vectored me closer to the shoreline and, once past the restricted area, offered direct to Watertown. How do you spell LANRK?

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Runway Flight Plan Clearance Weather 52

Pilot Institute

DECEMBER 19, 2024

WAAS Precision With WAAS, aircraft can achieve impressive navigation capabilities, including vertical and horizontal accuracy within 1-2 meters and support for advanced approach procedures like Localizer Performance with Vertical guidance (LPV). WAAS : Facilitates advanced Area Navigation (RNAV) and approach procedures.

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Approach Instrument Landing System Instrument Flight Rules Pilot 52

Photographic Logbook

OCTOBER 11, 2024

I was very fortunate this year to share my airplane with a varied cast of terrific friends both old and new. Off Sodus, I briefly leveled at 2,500 feet to remain visual until I received my instrument clearance from Rochester Approach. West of the Geneseo VOR, I passed high above Silver Lake and the gorge in Letchworth State Park.

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Runway Approach Knot Drag 82

Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 8, 2024

I generally knew what to expect since this was not my first time in a small airplane. ASA Airplane Flying Handbook can be a great resource. Say you are approaching the Grand Prairie Municipal Airport from the south in a Cessna 12345 and want to make a full stop landing.

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Aeronautical Information Manual Pilot Runway Air Traffic Control 74

Pilot Institute

APRIL 26, 2024

Cleared for the option – authorization to make a touch-and-go, low approach, missed approach, stop-and-go, or full-stop landing. Before you set foot in the airplane, determine who you’ll need to contact during your flight. Approach: N123AB, Bigtown Approach, squawk four eight six two and ident.

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Clearance Runway Approach Pilot 52

Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 8, 2024

I generally knew what to expect since this was not my first time in a small airplane. ASA Airplane Flying Handbook can be a great resource. Say you are approaching the Grand Prairie Municipal Airport from the south in a Cessna 12345 and want to make a full stop landing.

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Aeronautical Information Manual Pilot Runway Air Traffic Control 52

Fear of Landing

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

I ignore him, select three VOR stations, determine our radial from each of them, draw it on the map, and determine our approximate position based on the intersection of the lines. We’re ten agonizing minutes to safety, but the approaching twilight in the relentless rain makes visual flight increasingly difficult.

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Weather Knot Pilot Distance Measuring Equipment 98

Photographic Logbook

OCTOBER 28, 2023

As our trip to Sleepy Hollow neared, forecasts for IFR weather inspired a shuffling of airplanes and pilots so that our seven adventurers were distributed among three IFR-capable airplanes with current IFR pilots. Finding us there, Chief Instructor Mike B commented that we were an "optimistic group" owing to an approaching cold front.

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