BY JOEL A. TURPINATP CFI-I FAA MASTER PILOT INTRODUCTION The goal of professional flight planning begins with a mindset. This mindset is to never be surprised by something that could have been known before departure. Good instrument pilots are familiar…
INTRODUCTION The objective of this tutorial is to teach pilots how to instinctively look at an instrument approach chart with a critical eye.In this lesson, we will attempt to unravel the mysteries of what the chart symbols mean, and what…
INTRODUCTION One of the more challenging maneuvers while flying on instruments is the missed approach. Arriving at the missed approach point while still in the weather requires a complete change of strategies, from landing to going around. Since your immediate…
The objective of this tutorial is to help pilots new to instrument flying master all aspects of the IFR clearance. This includes copying, understanding, and the reading back of all types of clearances issued by ATC. Newly rated instrument pilots,…
By Captain Joel A. TurpinATP, CFII, FAA Master Pilot I was hired by United Airlines on June 9, 1986 as a Boeing 727 Flight Engineer. Being a flight engineer was a rite of passage for all airline pilots in that…