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. ATC will let you know the current altimeter setting in their reply.

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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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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. IFR approaches use something called approach minimums.

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Northstar VFR

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

PROGRAMMING The pilot’s reminder to check installed and personal equipment, equipment proficiency, and planning for airport information and approaches. Before flying, a pilot must verify these inspections have been performed by looking in the maintenance logs. Do they have a back-up plan in place if the flight cannot proceed?

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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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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. I might as well chat with the altimeter. I say, “For fun, I’ll use instruments to triangulate our position.” Can you see anything?”

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Weather Knot Pilot Distance Measuring Equipment 96

Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 8, 2024

Say you are approaching the Grand Prairie Municipal Airport from the south in a Cessna 12345 and want to make a full stop landing. There are a wide variety of options on the market, ranging from simple radios to units with GPS/VOR navigation features and full ILS capabilities.

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