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

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. The FFZ airfield has a 900-foot grass runway (18/36) and a low-altitude traffic pattern, allowing for spectators to watch the demonstrations of the slower aircraft.

Runway 86

Runway Cockpit Pilot Final Approach 86

iPad Pilot News

MAY 31, 2024

Where can you find details on the approach lighting for an airport? In the Runways tab on the Airports screen Enable the Approach Lighting overlay from the Settings menu on the Maps screen They are depicted on the custom ForeFlight Airport Diagram Correct! How can you quickly update your flight plan from the Maps screen?

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Final Approach Approach Flight Plan NOTAMs 52

Flight Training Central

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Practice takeoffs and landings on contaminated runways – Just because the runway at your airport has residual snow or slick spots doesn’t mean you have to cancel your flight lesson. After a winter storm passes you’ll want to wait for the airport maintenance crew to clear the majority of snow from the runway.

Weather 52

Weather Runway Airplanes Final Approach 52

Pilot Institute

APRIL 5, 2024

When the wind is blowing across the runway instead of along it, things get more challenging. However, the wind rarely aligns perfectly with the runway. We have two main challenges when performing crosswind landings: Staying aligned with the extended centerline on the approach. A runway excursion can quickly follow.

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Crosswind Aileron Longitudinal Axis Rudder 52

NYC Aviation

JUNE 17, 2020

Abeam – Describes the positioning of an aircraft directly across from or over a navigation aid or runway. A continuous broadcast of weather, active runways, and other important information like NOTAMs (see below). The runway release time assigned to an aircraft operating in traffic management programs.

Runway 52

Runway Air Traffic Control Approach Weather 52

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 70