iPad Pilot News

DECEMBER 26, 2024

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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NOTAMs Runway Approach Final Approach 52

Flying Magazine

MAY 6, 2024

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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VOR Final Approach Approach NDB 59

Air Facts

MAY 10, 2024

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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Approach AGL Descent Runway 97

Fear of Landing

AUGUST 9, 2024

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.

Runway 96

Runway Cockpit Pilot Final Approach 96

Pilot Institute

MAY 1, 2024

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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Approach NOTAMs Runway Weather 52

iPad Pilot News

MAY 31, 2024

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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Final Approach Approach NOTAMs Flight Plan 40

Photographic Logbook

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

A NOTAM closing Alton Bay was still active until 7:00 am that morning. As expected, the NOTAM closing the ice runway did expire and no new notification replaced it. "Wakey-Wakey, Eggs and Bakey" It almost did not happen. Additionally, a promising forecast nonetheless held some risk. I took my own advice and slept until 7:00 am.

Runway 89

Runway Knot Weather Turbulence 89