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Understanding a Visual Approach Chart or VAC

Air

It contains standardised symbology providing information on: Aerodrome infrastructure: Details the orientation of runways, taxiways, and aprons, including visual aids like aerodrome lighting. VOR , NDB). The first step into the cockpit begins today.

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Holding Procedures – Airplane Holding Patterns Easily Explained

Pilot Institute

Pilots use holds for traffic delays, weather, emergencies, planning, or runway changes. Runway Changes (or Closure) Where possible, airplanes normally like to land in the wind. If the wind changes significantly, the airport authority may decide to change the runway. Yep, those runway numbers do mean something. Is that it?

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Flying with the Old Breed—Why’d You Do That?

Air Facts

Beginning almost forty years ago, I spent time in the cockpit with a series of pilots whose influence I have only recently started to appreciate. Beginning almost forty years ago, I spent time in the cockpit with a series of pilots whose influence I have only recently started to appreciate. Then came the long taxi to the runway.

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