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How to Read an IFR Approach Chart

Pilot Institute

Airport information, such as the length of the runway and the approach lighting pattern. FAA charts also add an airport diagram section showing the runway layout and lighting information. Airport/Runway Information Box This section first provides basic information about the approach. Approach minima. Hazards in the area.

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Chart Wise: Spirit of St. Louis ILS 26L

Flying Magazine

You could also identify this using the R-194 radial crossing from the STL VOR, using an ADF tuned to the NDB station of 227 if you still have one that works, or you can use your audio panel to identify passage of the outer marker beacon. If you are flying this approach and break out, be sure that you land on the correct runway.

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Azerbaijan Airlines flight 8243: Shot Down Over Grozny

Fear of Landing

The flight crew requested an NDB approach to Grozny and were cleared for approach to runway 26. Flight 8243 : Left 360, my airplane is losing control. This strongly indicated GPS jamming, a tactic frequently used by Russian forces to counter Ukrainian drone operations despite being prohibited under international regulations.

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