AV Web
JULY 17, 2024
To make controllers and the ATC computer happy, I used to file a flight plan with lots of airways, named fixes, and VORs. From IFR Magazine reader Mark Klebanoff I used to live in the Metro D.C. area and pretty much nobody was cleared direct. Then I moved to Ohio.
Plane and Pilot
JULY 16, 2024
These graphs will look very similar to graphs found in your aircraft’s pilot operating handbook that are used for flight planning. VOR Indications Some VHF omnidirectional range (VOR)-related questions ask you to identify your position on a map based on the indication on the instrument.
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Pilot Institute
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
They often are too busy to plan a commercial flight from start to finish. As a result, larger operations often rely on dispatchers specializing in flight planning to handle the responsibility. The weather is used to plan the route, calculate the cruising altitude, and more. Does it have GPS, INS, or VOR systems?
Flying Magazine
MAY 15, 2024
Next, introduce the VOR. Have them use the VOR to determine what radial they are on, and if the unit has DME, show you where they are on a sectional. For an extra level of challenge, reposition the virtual airplane and have the learner use the VORs to determine where they are using triangulation. Keep it realistic.
Northstar VFR
SEPTEMBER 1, 2024
Even in flight, these considerations are constantly evaluated. The FAA encourages use of the 5-P’s checklist to constantly evaluate and mitigate the hazards you might encounter during the flight: PLAN Cross-country flight planning, route, fuel, and weather.
Aviators of Tomorrow
JUNE 13, 2023
Unfavorable weather can significantly impact your flight, so it’s crucial to assess conditions and plan accordingly. b) Create a Flight Plan: A well-structured flight plan is the backbone of any successful cross-country trip.
Gary's Flight Journal
MAY 3, 2024
I launched from runway three-two and pointed for the Snow Hill VOR. Once south of Myrtle Beach I was turned direct Charleston VOR. My next step is entering my flight plan on the Garmin 480. We finished breakfast and headed to the airport. With a quick exchange we were on our way, climbing to six thousand, as filed.
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