ODP SC
Obstacle Departure Procedures (ODPs) ODPs come in two forms, textual and graphic. When the textual ODP is considered to be “complex” (lots of turns or…
ASR / PAR SC
Airport Surveillance Radar and Precision Approach Radar IAPs Congrats! You just found the simplest approach plate known to man! The Radar Minimums! This is what…
When Can You Log an Instrument Approach? SC
When Can You Log an Instrument Approach? The FAA issued INFO 15012 (Information for Operators) to help us understand exactly when you can and cannot…
RNAV / LNAV / VNAV / LPV SC
What is RNAV? RNAV in simple terms is GPS. RNAV stands for “Area Navigation” (thanks acronym maker guy). Bottom line, if you are planning on…
LDA / SDF SC
Localizer Directional Aid / Simplified Directional Facility Both non-precision and uncommon approaches. You are more likely to find a LDA over a SDF. At the…
VOR SC
The Very Inaccurate VOR Approach! It’s no surprise this is a non-precision approach. They might as well call this an obstacle clearing procedure rather than…
DME Arc SC
DME Arcs…..because they just had to build the airport right inside of all the mountains. A DME arc is a ROUTE, that is part of…
ILS / LOC SC
Reading ILS and LOCALIZER Plates Watch the above video to refresh on what information is on the plate and where it is. Use the LEGEND…
Approach Plate Extra Credit! SC
Want to Know MORE! Check out some extra credit information here to learn a little bit more about instrument approach plates and how to put…
Descent Planning SC
The Perfect Descent So before we jump into approach plates, I think it’s important to take a pause for the cause for 2 minutes and…