There are two types of instrument approaches called precision and non-precision. Precision: A precision approach is able to guide the airplane in both the vertical (altitude) and horizontal (alignment with runway) Non-Precision: A non-precision approach is only able to guide the airplane in the horizontal plane. The most common precision approach is the ILS approach….
I’ve added a new category to the website called “Australia”. I’m planning a trip back to the land down under and I am looking into getting a PPL license down there so that I can fly. I think it would be awesome to be able to rent a plane in Sydney, or Perth, and see…
Most big planes use an ILS approach. An ILS approach does not involve looking out the window at all, you just follow your instruments all the way down to the runway. One of the downfalls of ILS approaches is that you cannot create “curved” paths to the runway. This means that you must have a…
I arrived at the airport a little early to make sure that I got all the info I needed for the dual flight. I had previously did less than spectacular on the pre-flight test and had to re-do a few exercises: The diversion, steep turn, forced landing, and precautionary. I usually see paramedics coming and…
SPECI CYKZ 271219Z CCB 11005KT 2 1/2SM -FZDZ BR OVC002 RMK ST8= You know why if you can read the above. Otherwise, it says: “2.5 miles visibility in light freezing drizzle and fog. Overcast at 200′. There’s no way you’re flying in this weather buddy!”
Virgin America is trying to get a foothold in the US market. The Department of Transportation no diced their application and now VA has an online petition. One of the coolest thing that they have showcased is their onboard entertainment system called “RED”. Charles Ovilvie describes the system that they have developed in a video:
My lesson the other day was delayed because the runway friction index at Buttonville was .27. The minima for instructors is .30. The Canadian Runway Friction Index (CRFI) is a way of measuring how slippery the runway is due to surface contamination. The scale runs from 0.1 to 1.0. The easier it is to stop…
There has been some discussion over the past few weeks for a get together for all of the “Blogging Pilots”. The event has been spearheaded by IFR Pilot. Some pertinant details have been decided upon: Date: June 23, 2007 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada (CYTZ) The preliminary Agenda looks something like this: Friday night – arrive…
I’m trying to find a part time job to pay off some of my Christmas induced bills. The best case scenario would be something in the aviation related industry that I could transition into a full time position when I’m done school. I’m impartial to what the tasks would be: washing airplanes, working at a…
The airliner pushed back from the gate, the flight attendant gave the passengers the usual information regarding seat belts, etc. Finally, she said, “Now sit back and enjoy your trip while your captain, Judith Campbell, and crew take you safely to your destination.” Ed sitting in the eighth row thought to himself, “Did I hear…