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  • Chapter 6: Airborne Navigation Databases › Path and Terminator Limitations

    this type are authorized only for sufficiently equipped RNAV systems, it is possible that a pilot may elect to fly the approach with conventional navigation, and then re-engage RNAV during a missed approach. If this missed approach is flown…

  • Chapter 5. Air Traffic Procedures › Section 4. Arrival Procedures › 5-4-7. Instrument Approach Procedures

    authorized by the FAA to fly special instrument approach procedures associated with private navigation aids (see paragraph 5-4-8). Owners of navigation aids that are not for public use may elect to turn off the signal for whatever reason…

  • Chapter 5. Air Traffic Procedures › Section 4. Arrival Procedures › 5-4-5. Instrument Approach Procedure (IAP) Charts

    pilot may elect to use the course reversal pattern when it is not required by the procedure, but must receive clearance from air traffic control before beginning the procedure. (a) ATC should not clear an aircraft to the left base ... expected to proceed direct to the IF/IAF and accomplish a straight-in approach. Do not execute HILPT course reversal. Pilots are also expected to fly the straight-in approach when ATC provides radar vectors and monitoring to the IF/IAF…

  • Chapter 7: Automation & Flight Path Management › Balancing Automated & Manual Flight

    accomplish the appropriate checklists. These tasks will increase workload and divert pilot attention from monitoring and controlling the flight path. If using an autopilot to track the approach, the automation performs the control inputs and allows the pilot to complete ... pilot loads the instrument approach and decides to remain on autopilot. However, after the aircraft passes the initial approach fix, ATC cancels the approach clearance. ATC provides vectors and tells the pilot to expect to hold. In this situation…

  • Chapter 6: Threat and Error Management › Causes of Errors › Inadequate Flight Planning or Preparation

    filed a flight plan in the air as visibility started to diminish after departure. Soon after, ATC required a hold as the destination airport had closed for snow removal. The entire region was becoming affected by a snowstorm ... pilot was running low on fuel. Luckily, after explaining the situation to the controller, the pilot was able to divert to Bridgeport in Connecticut (KBDR), which was the last airport open in the area. Fortunately, the ceiling was just above…

  • Chapter 4: Approaches › Terminal Arrival Areas

    Following entry into the HILO pattern and when flying a route or…