PH.VII.C.K1
KnowledgeSelecting an alternate destination.
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- Chapter 16: Navigation › Flight Diversion
basis of a radial from a nearby VOR or an airway that closely parallels the course to your alternate destination. However, remember that the magnetic heading associated with a VOR radial or printed airway is outbound from the station ... navigate to an alternate airport that has a VOR or NDB facility on the field. After selecting the most appropriate alternate destination, approximate the magnetic course to the alternate using a compass rose or airway on the sectional chart…
- Chapter 5. Air Traffic Procedures › Section 5. Pilot/Controller Roles and Responsibilities › 5-5-16. RNAV and RNP Operations
allowed alternate means) is suitable for the accuracy of the segment being flown. Automatic scaling and alerting changes are appropriate for some operations. For example, TSO-C129 systems change within 30 miles of destination and within 2 miles ... support approach operations. For some navigation systems and operations, manual selection of scaling will be necessary. 2. Pilots flying FMS equipped aircraft with barometric vertical navigation (Baro-VNAV) may descend when the aircraft is established on-course following…
- Chapter 2: Aeronautical Decision-Making › The Decision-Making Process › TEAM Checklist: Choose and Implement Risk Controls
ceilings at destination, for instance, the pilot can perform good ADM by selecting a suitable alternate, knowing where to find good weather, Departure and destination airports have long runways. Weather is the main hazard. Although…
- Chapter 1: Risk Management and Single-Pilot Resource Management › Three-P Model for Pilots
evaluate the outcome of this action. With the example of low ceilings at destination, for instance, the pilot can perform good ADM by selecting a suitable alternate, knowing where to find good weather, and carrying sufficient fuel to reach…