Hi all,
Disregarding any tail wind advantage, I wanted to get a sense of what parameter people use on the VFR sectional charts only to determine their lowest and legal VFR cruising altitude. I find myself using the MEF (max elevation figure) +500 by quadrant as my method.
Thanks!
Massimo
VFR - Methods for Choosing the Lowest Cruising Altitude
VFR - Methods for Choosing the Lowest Cruising Altitude
Massimo D'Alessandro
Simulator Pilot
Beech Baron 58, King Air 350, Premier 1A
Simulator Pilot
Beech Baron 58, King Air 350, Premier 1A
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Re: VFR - Methods for Choosing the Lowest Cruising Altitude
Hi Massimo,
The technique you're using is a good one. Another one I was taught was to find the highest terrain/obstacle with 5nm either side of my planned track and then add 500 ft and round up to the nearest appropriate VFR cruising altitude.
Ray
The technique you're using is a good one. Another one I was taught was to find the highest terrain/obstacle with 5nm either side of my planned track and then add 500 ft and round up to the nearest appropriate VFR cruising altitude.
Ray
Ray Salmon
Manager, Pilot Services
Manager, Pilot Services
Re: VFR - Methods for Choosing the Lowest Cruising Altitude
Thanks Ray,
I like how that method is calculated based on your route of flight.
Its interesting to see what was “taught”. You can’t always find taught experience gems in a text book or blog.
I like how that method is calculated based on your route of flight.
Its interesting to see what was “taught”. You can’t always find taught experience gems in a text book or blog.
Massimo D'Alessandro
Simulator Pilot
Beech Baron 58, King Air 350, Premier 1A
Simulator Pilot
Beech Baron 58, King Air 350, Premier 1A