IFR clearances are intimidating even for experienced instrument pilots, but they don’t have to be. Like most things in aviation, complex tasks like copying clearances become infinitely easier when … [Read more...]
When Should you Set the Altimeter?
What is the procedure for setting the altimeter while flying? It’s a great question, and can be confusing even to experienced pilots. I will break it down two sections: VFR and IFR as each have … [Read more...]
What is the difference between LPV, LNAV/VNAV and LNAV minima?
I ran into a Navy pilot the other day who had never flown an RNAV approach! I was a little shocked as I thought most experienced pilots had flown Area Navigation approaches (RNAV) … [Read more...]
The Differences Between Jeppesen and FAA Charts: Part 3
So you need to switch to Jeppesen plates? There are a variety of reasons why you would need to switch. Whatever the reason, switching to different plates is a pain at first. Don't worry, though, the … [Read more...]
When Can You Log Actual Instrument vs Simulated (Hood) Time?
What is the difference between "actual" and "hood" time? In other words, when can you can log "actual instrument" vs "simulated instrument" in your logbook? This question is extremely important … [Read more...]