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Air Facts IFR Challenge

Air Facts

At which altitude and location on V573 would you expect the navigational signal of the HOT VOR/DME to be unreliable? Given the MARKI interection is only 21nm from the HOT VOR, navigation signal coverage will be satisfactory. The FAA issues information on the status of GPS through NOTAMs. Refer to figure 34.)

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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. Transitioning from the TOY VOR is also a heavy line radial along the R-261 and notes that no procedure turn would be needed (NoPT).

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Most frequently missed instrument test questions—November 2024

Flight Training Central

At which altitude and location on V573 would you expect the navigational signal of the HOT VOR/DME to be unreliable? While reviewing NOTAMs before a flight you notice that GPS operations are noted as UNRELIABLE or MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE for your route of flight. climb to, but not descend from 4,000 feet, without further ATC clearance.

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Complete Preflight Checklists All Pilots Need

Northstar VFR

Airspace : Check NOTAMs, TFRs, survival equipment. If the inspection hasn’t been performed and signed off by the proper maintenance technician within the required timeframe, the airplane isn’t allowed to fly. Before flying, a pilot must verify these inspections have been performed by looking in the maintenance logs.

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How to Brief an Instrument Approach (Step-by-Step)

Pilot Institute

Cross-check the chart notes with the destination NOTAMs. ATIS broadcasts usually include active runways, available approaches, important NOTAMs, and the weather. Use the weather (along with the NOTAMs) to ensure your chosen approach is still the best choice. Some notes require you to have checked NOTAMs and the ATIS.

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Aircraft Dispatcher Job Requirements

Pilot Institute

Does it have GPS, INS, or VOR systems? So, taking information from multiple sources, such as NOTAMs and SIGMETs, is important. You will then have to focus on the aircraft’s navigation equipment. Depending on the navigation equipment, you’ll plan the flight’s route.

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Charleston, SC

Gary's Flight Journal

I called the clearance delivery number on the OXB NOTAM but they gave me another number to call. 7 IMC, finally breaking out into VFR as we approached the CVI VOR. Hovering over the CCV Cape Charles VOR was a line of building clouds. New bulb installed and checked, we are ready to go!

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