Flight Training Central

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Santa Monica Municipal (KSMO) has a fix called DARTS, located on V-186, that serves as the intermediate fix for the RNAV 21 and the VOR-A approaches. DARTS can be approached from four different directions on V-186 and V-459, so it’s a great mental exercise to work out the holding course approach math and type of entry.

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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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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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Northstar VFR

MAY 19, 2024

If you’re trying to set a timeline and goal for passing the exam, here are some pros and cons of the different approaches to when you should schedule the exam. Some flight schools, especially the ones with an accelerated course , might require this approach. This approach can save you a lot of time and money!

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Flying Magazine

MAY 15, 2024

If the learner is not instrument rated but is training at an airport with an instrument approach, this might be a great time to teach them how to fly the approach as an emergency measure. Next, introduce the VOR. Then the CFI should increase the winds so they are 10 knots (or more) above the demonstrated crosswind component.

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Crosswind Airplanes VOR Runway 105

Gary's Flight Journal

MAY 3, 2024

I launched from runway three-two and pointed for the Snow Hill VOR. I already had set up for Patuxent approach so I switched from CTAF to Pax to pick up my clearance. As we approached the Bay I counted seventeen ships at anchor, waiting to be cleared through the temporary channel at the former Francis Scott Key bridge.

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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. At non-towered airports, you’ll have CTAF , AWOS , and maybe approach control for flight following. Approach: N123AB, Bigtown Approach, squawk four eight six two and ident.

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Clearance Runway Approach Pilot 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. If you’re having trouble with cross country flights or VOR and GPS tracking, fly with your instructor to an early breakfast. What can you do?

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VOR Approach Airplanes Runway 52

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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Aeronautical Information Manual Runway Pilot Air Traffic Control 64

Air Facts

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

This approach gives perspective on all factors, including those that might otherwise be ignored or unrecognized. If the runway could not be made my plan was to put the aircraft down in the field west of the airport close to the VOR. NTSB ERA22LA393 shows an airplane slow on approach that flared high.

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Gross Weight Runway Airplanes Pilot 66

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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Aeronautical Information Manual Runway Pilot Air Traffic Control 52

Flight Training Central

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

When approaching the holding fix from parrell sector, the parallel entry procedure would be to turn to a heading to parallel the holding course outbound on the nonholding side for one minute, turn in the direction of the holding pattern through more than 180 degrees, and return to the holding fix or intercept the holding course inbound.

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Flight Training Central

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Skip the ground lesson or the simulator (approach minimums permitting) and go fly with your instructor. Practice your scan along with GPS or VOR tracking while flying in actual. The beginning stages of instrument training are spent developing your instrument scan and multitasking.

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Gary's Flight Journal

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Nope, VFR today, but if I need it I’ll open with whatever approach I’m on with. As we approached Barrett’s Mountain VOR you could make out the mountains ahead. I worked each approach in reverse order of our flight south. Once on with the second Norfolk approach we had a strange exchange.

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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. If the inspection hasn’t been performed and signed off by the proper maintenance technician within the required timeframe, the airplane isn’t allowed to fly.

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Pilot Weather Checkride Operating Limitations 68

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

Gary's Flight Journal

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

I've been going through weather updates and long range forecasts for the last two weeks along with reviewing approaches and alternates for our flight. I was handed off to Charleston approach and the controller turned me to the coast. When I was handed off to Wilmington approach they asked if I was VFR or IFR. Saturday 9.16

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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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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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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.) Foolish mortal.

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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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Air Facts

APRIL 10, 2024

The written test had 25 questions and the hardest thing on the practical was explaining what VOR was and how it worked. With quite of bit of bravery for a kid my age in 1954, I summoned the courage to approach a contestant. In spring of 1967 I soloed after eight hours of dual and received my ticket that fall. I had a burning question.

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Gary's Flight Journal

MARCH 18, 2024

We departed Ocean City in very strong gusty winds and pointed for Snow Hill VOR. I canceled flight following with Potomac approach and diverted to Accomack. As we reached the mid peninsula we were rocked by strong wind gusts between 40 and 49 knots at six thousand five hundred.

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Photographic Logbook

OCTOBER 28, 2023

Finding us there, Chief Instructor Mike B commented that we were an "optimistic group" owing to an approaching cold front. Tom and I filed via the Rockdale VOR, which was a starting point on the Nobbi Five arrival procedure used in the greater New York area. As the clouds broke up, we could see the Catskills lurking beneath.

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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 99

Flight Training Central

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Departure procedures will be listed by airport in the IFR “Takeoff Minimums and Departure Procedures” section of the Terminal Procedures Publication (TPPs), or approach charts. At airports without published instrument approach/departure procedures, you will need to ensure that you can climb visually to a safe altitude.

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AeroSavvy

AUGUST 20, 2021

Piper PA-32 Cherokee Six Navigation equipment includes a Garmin GNS-530W GPS navigator and two VOR receivers for secondary navigation. The approach and taxi are time compressed; the landing is normal speed. Phoenix Approach Control gave us a few delay vectors before turning us onto final approach.

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Flight Training Central

APRIL 29, 2024

They are not charted because activities are suspended immediately when spotter aircraft, radar, or ground lookout positions indicate an aircraft might be approaching the area. VOR, you must complete a special awareness training program and hold a certificate of training completion. If you see this, you should immediately contact ATC.

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Clearance Pilot AGL NOTAMs 111

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." Airport Incognito While still on with Harrisburg Approach, the inevitable IFR re-route came. miles from the US Capitol building.

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Professional Pilot

JULY 3, 2024

We were at the top of Hudson’s Bay, out of range of Churchill VOR, CAVU with a beautiful moon, looking to pick up the dual NDBs – one on each side of the channel – to check our position, but couldn’t receive either one. It was an extremely cold night (–20°F on the ground). We tried and tried, but no joy. I flew as fast as possible.

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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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Photographic Logbook

OCTOBER 19, 2023

My filed route to Ogdensburg was via YOW (the Ottawa VOR) and IKLAX. As I approached the St Lawrence River, I had the distinct impression of being on the wrong side of it. Two officers emerged from the car and approached. I have also received vectors onto instrument approaches. Customs expected me at 3:41 pm.

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Approach Clearance Airplanes Runway 52