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by Bluestream
Fri May 27, 2016 2:37 pm
Forum: Pilot Training Program
Topic: Visual approaches
Replies: 2
Views: 3056

Re: Visual approaches

Thanks for the explanation jtbarton. I've flown a few visual approaches in my turbine duke now without any problems. It just really helps to know what to expect beforehand.
by Bluestream
Tue May 24, 2016 8:40 am
Forum: Pilot Training Program
Topic: Visual approaches
Replies: 2
Views: 3056

Visual approaches

Hi,

I've flown a few of the I-ratings now (completed the I4) and am a bit confused about what is expected of me after getting a visual approach.

When am I expected to see the airport, as in how far out? I think they seem pretty hard to find when unfamiliar with the area. Is there a point where the ...
by Bluestream
Mon May 16, 2016 1:51 pm
Forum: Pilots
Topic: Never again on PE - share your mistakes
Replies: 441
Views: 834280

Re: Never again on PE - share your mistakes

This is a bit of a weird one, I decided to do a practice run of the I2 (KSNA-KCRQ). This was my first IFR flight except for the I1 and I made a bunch of smaller mistakes like turning way before Oceanside VOR after being told to turn when passing it because I was too busy looking for the approach ...