To maintain IFR currency, pilots must log specific tasks (e.g., 6 instrument approaches, holding, tracking courses) every six months or complete an Instrument Proficiency Check (IPC) if exceeding 12 ...
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How to Eliminate Approach Key Confusion for Pilots
A good rule of thumb is to push the APR key whenever you hear the words “cleared for the approach.” For nonprecision ...
In Part 1, we discussed how there’s a significant difference between flying a circling approach in training and flying one in the real world. In the U.S., approaches are created using criteria ...
Cleared for an approach I couldn’t find on any civilian chart, I had to rely on ATC vectors, tight altitude restrictions, and absolute trust in the system. This wasn’t just another IFR arrival - it ...
Earning an instrument and a type rating today still demands the applicant successfully fly a circling approach. Despite the FAA’s recent Advisory Circular (AC) 120-123 calling for an increased focus ...
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