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ForeFlight Quiz: Advanced map challenge

iPad Pilot News

When the NOTAMs layer is enabled on the map, what is the significance of an area highlighted with yellow shading? Yellow graphical NOTAMs indicate an active MOA or Restricted Area. When approaching to land at an airport, how can you display a final approach path aligned with the planned landing runway?

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Chart Wise: Spirit of St. Louis ILS 26L

Flying Magazine

Subscribe Now Featured A) Two Radials Depicted From the STL VOR, there are two radials depicted that intersect with the final approach path—the R-144 and the R-194. C) FAF Identification No DME is offered for this approach, but you could use an IFR GPS to help with identification of the final approach fix waypoint at the EAVES LOM.

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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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A Perfect Day to Fly: The Tragic Story of the EAA AirVenture 2023 Midair Collision

Fear of Landing

These are covered in a 30-page NOTAM (link goes to 2024 version) released each year by the FAA, documenting all of the show-specific guidelines and procedures during the event. Note here the base leg, which is a common point to join the pattern ready for the turn to final approach and the runway.

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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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Quiz: Flying IFR with ForeFlight

iPad Pilot News

ForeFlight automatically updates the charts to display the latest approach criteria at the bottom Look for a red “Tap to view NOTAMs” button at the top of the chart There is no way to view this info on the chart – it can only be found in the Briefing section on the Flights screen Correct! Correct!

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7 tips for your cold weather flying

Flight Training Central

Then determine the braking action from the published NOTAM or from airport officials, which uses numerical Condition Codes to identify the conditions. You’ll quickly learn the importance of speed control on final approach and how to make real-world use of the soft-field takeoff and landing techniques.

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