Most pilots start out with the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) charts, but at some point in their career, they have to make the switch to Jeppesen plates. The transition between the two charts … [Read more...]
What are standard takeoff minimums?
This is such a complicated question. Standard takeoff minimums depend on a multitude of factors such as what FAA Part you're operating under, the standard instrument departure, and the airport's … [Read more...]
How to Cancel a VFR and IFR Flight Plan
Flight plans are an essential part of flight planning for both IFR and VFR pilots. Creating, opening and closing flight plans are relatively easy, if you know how to do it. But, as with anything, … [Read more...]
How to Brief an Instrument Approach
Briefing the instrument approach is an absolute must for every instrument flight for several reasons. Briefing prior to an approach gives you a chance to catch mistakes you made setting up your … [Read more...]
How to Quickly Calculate the Top of Descent
Even if you fly the most sophisticated aircraft in the world, knowing the distance from the airport to the top of descent is useful. A good pilot always knows how far out from the airport they should … [Read more...]