NDB (Non-Directional Beacon) approaches, though less common, are still part of FAA documentation and check rides, requiring pilots to understand ADF (Automatic Direction Finder) usage. ADF uses a ...
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 ...
Carefully verify cross-country flight distances meet FAA requirements (FAR Part 61.1) before logging them, as minimum distances vary by certificate type. Cross-country flight time logged in a pilot's ...
In Part 1, we discussed how fuel planning affected flights a few decades ago. The DC-9 arrived at Princess Juliana Airport and shot an NDB (yes, those were still being done in jets in the 1970s).
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