All posts tagged ILS

Fly the Visual Approach, Backed Up by the ILS

By | March 12, 2009 | Flying Tips | 3 Comments

How often do you shoot an instrument approach? Chances are that it is not very often. Most of us have the good sense to stay out of the weather when conditions are marginal. Furthermore, in most parts of the world, the weather is usually conducive to a visual approach. This is good news for VFR pilots, but it can make the instrument rated aviator more than a bit rusty. Read more…

How Flying Slow Can Save Time

By | January 30, 2009 | Advanced Flying | 2 Comments

Sometimes it pays to pull the power back and take your time. In fact, sometimes it can save an awful lot of time.

I was operating a flight from Chattanooga to Memphis on a foggy winter day. I had been flying this trip all month, and the flight had become quite routine. Today, the weather put a slight kink in our plans. The latest forecast read as follows: Read more…