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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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Quiz: Flying IFR with ForeFlight

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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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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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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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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). Go Around – An aborted landing by an aircraft that is on final approach. Missed Approach – The procedure followed when an instrument approach cannot be completed to a full stop landing.

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Mastering Crosswind Landings (A Step-by-Step Guide)

Pilot Institute

However, check NOTAMs for runway closures. If you overshoot the final, do not make a steep turn or use excessive rudder to correct for it. Final Approach Once established on final, adjust your heading to maintain the extended centerline. Hold this heading if you are flying the approach using the crab method.

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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.