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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ABEAM

JULY 5, 2024

Hurghada Approach passed us off to Cairo Control and they refused to give us a direct to the first Saudi VOR WEJ at the east side of the Red Sea due to unknown reasons. We coasted into mainland of Saudi-Arabia near the WEJ VOR and continued onwards to Al Ula. And then we droned on from VOR to VOR over the desert.

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Air Facts

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Refer to figure 208) While approaching the AUDIL intersection at FL290, ATC provides the following clearance: Cleared direct to AUDIL for the STELA ONE arrival. At which altitude and location on V573 would you expect the navigational signal of the HOT VOR/DME to be unreliable? How should you proceed? Refer to figure 34.)

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Flight Training Central

OCTOBER 14, 2024

IFR Alternate Airport Planning Legal requirements for selecting an alternate airport Additional GPS Approach Considerations Which weather forecast should you use? Also, the destination airport must have at least one instrument approach procedure or an alternate airport will always be required.

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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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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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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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Gary's Flight Journal

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

The plan for today was flying to Delaware Coastal(GED)and knocking out the RNAV GPS 22 and RNAV GPS 4 approaches with the Stec 60-2 autopilot. I can't remember the last Localizer approach I shot. Once in the air and headed towards HUVOX, the Initial Approach Fix (IAF) for the GPS 22, we transferred controls. Forgot the cool.

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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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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

DECEMBER 4, 2024

We’ll explain what these approaches are, what equipment you’ll need, and why it’s important to understand them for safer flight. Key Takeaways LPV approaches use satellite guidance for near-ILS precision and lower minimums. VNAV adds automated vertical guidance to approaches, reducing pilot workload during descents.

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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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Gary's Flight Journal

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Sure as I am typing this ATC switched it up and gave him a direct KIKKY an initial approach fix (IAP). Martin flies with the Garmin 750Xi and even with the VTF selection the GPS still shows all the fixes for the approach. This brings me back to the topic of not selecting VTF, instead loading the full approach. Was he kidding me?

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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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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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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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Flight Training Central

DECEMBER 13, 2024

At which altitude and location on V573 would you expect the navigational signal of the HOT VOR/DME to be unreliable? Refer to figure 208) While approaching the AUDIL intersection at FL290, ATC provides the following clearance: Cleared direct to AUDIL for the STELA ONE arrival. Refer to figure 34.) 6,000 feet at ELMMO intersection.

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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

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Then, we’d meet in Signature’s lobby, IAD’s FBO, and go over the day’s lesson: destination, altitude, maneuvers, approaches, and completion standards. After startup, I’d record a VOR check in the aircraft log while waiting for our clearance. We flew the usual approaches: VOR, ILS, and the now extinct NDB.

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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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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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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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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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Pilot Institute

OCTOBER 2, 2024

The 700-Foot Exception In some cases, Class E can begin as low as 700 feet AGL to offer support for instrument approaches. Surface-Level Class E Sometimes, Class E airspace can start from the surface in airports with instrument approaches but no control tower. These are commonly referred to as transition areas.

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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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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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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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WayMan

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

SID procedures are found in the Terminal Procedures Publication (TPP), also known as approach plates, in paper and digital formats from providers like ForeFlight and Jeppesen. For example, “Fly runway heading to 3,000 feet, then DIRECT XYZ VOR.”

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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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Universal Weather

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Technical Details Runway Length : 11,000 ft / 3,353 m Approach Aids : ILS/DME, VOR/DME Surface : Asphalt Elevation : 167 ft / 51 m Weather Considerations Barbados enjoys a warm, tropical maritime climate year-round, with daytime highs generally between 27C and 30C (80F86F).

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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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Flight Training Central

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

The shape of the surface area and layers are tailored to the individual airport and the instrument approach corridors to its runways. IFR operations require an operable VOR or TACAN receiver or a suitable RNAV system. As you move further from the primary airport, layers or shelves that start above the surface will be found.

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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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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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Pilot's Life Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Ground school teaches you how to read airspace charts, calculate routes, and use tools like VORs (Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range) and GPS to navigate. Our holistic approach to training helps you become not just a pilot, but a safe and skilled aviator.

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