Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

The minima table lists the DA and Height Above Threshold for each type of RNAV approach. These systems are common in commercial airplanes, but theyre starting to appear in newer general aviation airplanes too. No temperature worries: Unlike barometric altimeters, WAAS signals arent affected by extreme temperatures.

Approach 52

Approach Pilot Descent Airplanes 52

Pilot Institute

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Descent Point Nominate a descent point that will give you a constant 3° profile to the threshold. Approach Speed When crossing the threshold, you must ensure you fly the correct approach speed. Flare You will transition into the flare as you cross the threshold and get closer to the ground. We multiply Vso by 1.3 Good question.

Airplanes 52

Airplanes Descent Approach Final Approach 52

AeroSavvy

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Airspeed indicators need air from a pitot tube and static air from a static port Small general aviation aircraft have airspeed indicators with air hoses connected directly to the pitot and static sources. Landing Bugs Bug 1 and 2: V Ref – Landing Reference/Threshold Crossing speed (bugs are positioned together).

Pitot Tube 52

Pitot Tube Indicated Airspeed Knot Altimeter 52