On The Cover: Breaking out after an instrument approach is one of the most satisfying things an instrument pilot can achieve. Most likely, we'll want to land on the runway ahead of us, but what if that's not the case? We have options, but we have to plan for them. See the article beginning on page 16 for more. Photo by Michal Orlita/Dreamstime.com
After a few hours in the clag, pushing buttons and keeping the magenta line more or less centered, you’re vectored for the approach at your destination, fly the procedure, descend and spot the runway, just as everyone said you would. There’s a big, beautiful runway right there in front of you. What’s next? Conventional wisdom, […]
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