FlightInsightCalculating a Top of Descent (TOD) point is very helpful to ensure a smooth arrival. A few rules of thumb make this task much easier and can be done quickly in the cockpit. Here is a bit of background on where these rules of thumb come from.
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Calculating Top of Descent Point | Descent Planning Rules of ThumbFlightInsight2022-07-19 | Calculating a Top of Descent (TOD) point is very helpful to ensure a smooth arrival. A few rules of thumb make this task much easier and can be done quickly in the cockpit. Here is a bit of background on where these rules of thumb come from.
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If an engine fails in flight, you have plenty of time to troubleshoot the problem, communicate your issues, and prepare for an off field landing. Practice this technique to not only pass your checkride, but save your life!Changes to Flight Instructor Renewals | CFI Expiration DateFlightInsight2024-10-15 | Check out Flight Instructor Ground School at flight-insight.com/cfi
If you're new to instrument approach plates, it can help to start with a relatively basic one. We'll break down this ILS approach to get you familiar with the fundamentals.Are VORs Still Necessary? | Minimum Operational Network | GPS OutagesFlightInsight2024-09-13 | Check out FlightInsight Ground Schools at flight-insight.com/courses
Can GPS fail? Yes, it can, so the FAA has made sure you always are within range of a VOR and ground based instrument landing system just in case.Common Autopilot Mistakes | G1000 Autopilot TrainingFlightInsight2024-09-10 | Check out Our Transition to Glass Cockpit Course at flight-insight.com/g1000
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Even if you're not a flight instructor, it's important to understand what endorsements are required for different practical test, or checkride endorsements. We'll break that down here.Why Dont Minimum Altitudes Round to Thousands of Feet? | MEA MOCA ExplainedFlightInsight2024-08-16 | Check out IFR Ground School at flight-insight.com/ifr
We cruise IFR at thousand foot intervals, but MOCAs can be at oddball altitudes like 10,300. Would we ever fly an altitude like that?How to Fly a Textual Obstacle Departure Procedure | ODP ExplainedFlightInsight2024-08-13 | Check out IFR training and more at flight-insight.com
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GPS Acronyms are confusing, especially ones that can't even be found on approach plates like LNAV+V. Let's dive into that one in this video.Dont Fall for a False Glideslope! | ILS Glideslopes ExplainedFlightInsight2024-07-30 | Check out IFR Ground School today at flight-insight.com/ifrWhat is DME Slant Range Error? | Distance Measuring Equipment ExplainedFlightInsight2024-07-26 | Check out IFR Online Ground School at flight-insight.com/ifr
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Death Valley is seeing some more record setting temperatures this week, which gives us the opportunity to explore how density altitude affects performance.Wind Corrections in a Hold | How to Do a Triple Wind CorrectionFlightInsight2024-07-09 | Check out IFR training and more at flight-insight.com/courses
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00:00 Crossing the VOR Inbound 03:51 Leveling Off at MDA 04:02 Executing Missed ApproachUsing Cross Radials in IFR | No Voice Over | Fly Along With UsFlightInsight2024-07-02 | No narration on these videos, see the chapters below to skip around. Just join us on this instrument approach, part 1 of 3, using cross radials to fly inbound.
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In this part, we return to our home airport KRNT
The route will be: KRNT BELVU4 HOOME KOLM; ILS 17 Circle to Land 35 KOLM YELM5 OLM V165 UBG KMMV; VOR/DME-B Circle to Land 35 KMMV UBG V287 OLM KRNT; RNAV 34
In this part, we perform an ILS approach, down to circling minimums and circle to land.
The route will be: KRNT BELVU4 HOOME KOLM; ILS 17 Circle to Land 35 KOLM YELM5 OLM V165 UBG KMMV; VOR/DME-B Circle to Land 35 KMMV UBG V287 OLM KRNT; RNAV 34
In this part, we fly to McMinnville and perform our VOR approach
The route will be: KRNT BELVU4 HOOME KOLM; ILS 17 Circle to Land 35 KOLM YELM5 OLM V165 UBG KMMV; VOR/DME-B Circle to Land 35 KMMV UBG V287 OLM KRNT; RNAV 34
In this part, we get our IFR clearance, and begin our departure out of Renton.
The route will be: KRNT BELVU4 HOOME KOLM; ILS 17 Circle to Land 35 KOLM YELM5 OLM V165 UBG KMMV; VOR/DME-B Circle to Land 35 KMMV UBG V287 OLM KRNT; RNAV 34
In this part, we select our route, and plan the flight, satisfying the requirements laid out in 61.65(d).
The route will be: KRNT BELVU4 HOOME KOLM; ILS 17 Circle to Land 35 KOLM YELM5 OLM V165 UBG KMMV; VOR/DME-B Circle to Land 35 KMMV UBG V287 OLM KRNT; RNAV 34
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