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Speak Like an #AvGeek: A Glossary For Enthusiasts

NYC Aviation

A continuous broadcast of weather, active runways, and other important information like NOTAMs (see below). EDCT – Expected Departure Clearance Time. Go Around – An aborted landing by an aircraft that is on final approach. The first step in executing a missed approach is to initiate a go around.

Runway 52
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Danger lurks in circling approaches

Air Facts

How truly important is this current approach to mission success? When was the last time either pilot (single pilot) performed this exact approach? Any NOTAMS applicable? What is the expected fuel burn? (‘ Betcha is higher than you think ) What, if any, are the additional guidance and expectations for NIGHT circling approaches?

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How to Brief an Instrument Approach (Step-by-Step)

Pilot Institute

The briefing information section contains the most important elements of the approach, including: NAVAID and communications frequencies. Final approach course. Approach notes. Missed approach procedures. The plan view shows a top-down look at the approach path and includes: Courses and radials.

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Adventures in the Mitten | Part 1, Up North to Mackinac

Photographic Logbook

We departed from Sodus VFR, picked up our IFR clearances in the air, and proceeded direct to St Clair County Airport (KPHN) just on the Michigan side of the border with Canada. Tom was clearly concerned about the same thing and asked Selfridge Approach for a diversion to Tuscola Area Airport (KCFS) in Caro, MI.