The RNAV (GPS) Rwy 19 approach at Alpine, Texas (E38) presents unique challenges due to its high airport elevation (4500 ft MSL), surrounding terrain, and sloping runways, necessitating careful ...
The article clarifies the distinct definitions of RNAV (Area Navigation), RNP (Required Navigation Performance), and PBN (Performance Based Navigation), emphasizing RNP's requirement for onboard ...
Earning an instrument and a type rating today still demands the applicant successfully fly a circling approach. Despite the FAA’s recent Advisory Circular (AC) 120-123 calling for an increased focus ...
Example circling maneuver at Boire Field, New Hampshire. Author graphic In Part 1, we discussed the classic simulator circling check and the “Part 142” excuse. You might think the odds are stacked ...