Instrument Rating – Helicopter › VI. Instrument Approach Procedures › Task A. Non-precision Approach

IH.VI.A.R2

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Selecting a navigation frequency.

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Instrument Flying Handbook p. 10-18
Chapter 10: IFR Flight › Approach to an Airport With an Operating Tower, With an Approach Control › Radar Monitoring of Instrument Approaches
coincides with the final approach of the navigational aid and only during the operational hours of the PAR. The radar advisories serve only as a secondary aid since the pilot has selected the NAVAID as the primary ... approach. Prior to starting final approach, the pilot is advised of the frequency on which the advisories are transmitted. If, for any reason, radar advisories cannot be furnished, the pilot is so advised…
Aeronautical Information Manual p. 5-4-39
Chapter 5. Air Traffic Procedures › Section 4. Arrival Procedures › 5-4-12. Radar Monitoring of Instrument Approaches
secondary aid since the pilot has selected the navigational aid as the primary aid for the approach. b. Prior to starting final approach, the pilot will be advised of the frequency on which the advisories will be transmitted…
Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge p. 3-13
Chapter 3: Aircraft Construction › Chapter Summary › Navigation Instruments
selected navigation facility or fix. This group of instruments includes various types of course indicators, range indicators, glideslope indicators, and bearing pointers. Newer aircraft with more technologically advanced instrumentation provide blended information, giving the pilot more accurate positional information. Navigation ... instruments are comprised of indicators that display GPS, very high frequency (VHF) omni-directional radio range (VOR), nondirectional beacon (NDB), and instrument landing system (ILS) information. The instruments indicate the position of the aircraft relative to a This chapter provides…
Instrument Flying Handbook p. 6-19
Chapter 6, Section II: Airplane Attitude Instrument Flying › Learning Methods › Navigation Instruments
indicators, very high frequency omnidirectional range/nondirectional radio beacon (VOR/NDB) indicators, moving map displays, localizer, and glideslope (GS) indicators. [Figure 6-27] The instruments indicate the position of the aircraft relative to a selected navigation facility or fix. Navigation instruments allow…
Helicopter Flying Handbook p. 4-18
Chapter 4: Helicopter Components, Sections, and Systems › Stability Augmentations Systems › Autopilot
stability augmentation systems, but they have additional features. An autopilot can actually fly the helicopter and perform certain functions selected by the pilot. These functions depend on the type of autopilot and systems installed in the helicopter. The most common ... climb/descent or IAS is maintained by the autopilot. Some autopilots have navigation capabilities, such as very high frequency (VHF) OmniRange Navigation System (VOR), Instrument Landing System (ILS), and global positioning system (GPS) intercept and tracking, which is especially useful…
Aeronautical Information Manual p. 3-5-8
Chapter 3. Airspace › Section 5. Other Airspace Areas › 3-5-5. Published VFR Routes
Transition Route d. Helicopter Route Chart. 1. Helicopter Routes are depicted on a specialized VFR chart established for select high traffic density areas to enhance helicopter access and ease of operation. The Helicopter Route Chart depicts prominent geographical features, roads ... instructions for navigating over visual reference points as published, or as instructed by ATC. 2. Helicopter Route Charts, as depicted in FIG 3-5-4, incorporate expanded ground reference and unique symbology to improve visual navigation. The charts contain additional…