The difference between simulated instrument flying and the real thing—especially when compounded by darkness—is difficult for novice instrument pilots to imagine. [iStock] A pilot flying a Piper ...
The Lakefront Airport (KNEW) VOR DME Runway 36L approach is more complex than it initially appears, heavily relying on DME for navigation, step-downs, and fix identification. DME is explicitly ...
Does that APR, or approach mode key, on your autopilot somehow activate a GPS receiver so it can fly an approach? The answer is no, it doesn't. And if you're confused about that, you're not alone. And ...