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RNAV Approaches Simplified: A Guide for New Pilots

Pilot Institute

Well, one important thing youll need to know is RNAV approaches. These approaches use GPS to help you land and offer more flexibility than traditional systems like ILS. In this guide, you’ll learn how RNAV approaches work, the different types available, and tips to make them feel natural and straightforward.

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Round Dials or Glass Cockpits: Which is the Superior Choice?

Pilot Institute

In a round-dial cockpit, the six-pack of gauges are the core of the flight instruments. These cockpits combine all traditional instruments on multi-function displays (MFDs). This is called the Primary Flight Display (PFD). We usually receive them before important phases of flight.

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Avionics and cockpit automation

Professional Pilot

Challenger 604, G-IV Contributing Writer Honeywell Primus Epic F ederal Aviation Regulation (FAR) 91.205 prescribes the minimum instruments and equipment necessary for flight. As the flying environment grows more complex such as under instrument flight rules (IFR) additional instrumentation becomes critical.

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