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Sweet Dreams

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It was eerie, but this is why ATC and instrument flight rules exist: to prevent instrument pilots from colliding with obstructions, terrain, and other airplanes. A hint of movement beyond the Plexiglas pulled my eyes from the instruments again. Inbound to WALCO on the RNAV-28 approach with Sodus Bay in sight.

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

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Instrument flying is all about mentally staying ahead of the aircraft. The approach procedure is often the most complicated part of instrument flight rules (IFR) operations. The landing minimums section includes: Minimum descent altitudes. Things can happen fast, and there’s little time to improvise on the spot.