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How to Read an IFR Approach Chart

Pilot Institute

Airport information, such as the length of the runway and the approach lighting pattern. FAA charts also add an airport diagram section showing the runway layout and lighting information. Airport/Runway Information Box This section first provides basic information about the approach. Approach minima. Hazards in the area.

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Revenge at 4,000 Feet

Air Facts

Eight of these would be non-precision VOR and fixed-card NDB approaches flown to minimums in a non-radar environment. As we lined up on Runway 32, he advanced the throttles to 36.5 The propellers stabilized at 2300 rpm, and the roar of 18 cylinders making 900 horsepower assaulted our ears. Jerry would fly the first leg.

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