Monographs
Here are some of my topical essays exploring various issues, mostly regulatory:
Logging Pilot In Command Time [A frequent topic of debate among
pilots]
Safety Pilot Operations [Required qualifications of safety
pilots, logging of time]
Radio Station Licenses and Operator Permits -- Are They Required? [A look at the applicable FCC regulations]
The Dark Side Of Night [There are different kinds of
"non-day" in the
To Light or Not To Light [When must you operate your position lights and anticollision lights?]
Remote Radio Links [All about Remote Communication Outlets (RCOs), RCAGs, RTRs, GCOs, etc.]
Articles
These
are a series of articles published under the banner “Instrument
Readings™”. They are an in-depth
exploration of various issues relating to IFR operations, including aspects of
|
|
No.
1 |
A look at the new RNAV
approach procedures |
|
|
|
No.
2 |
Make sure your clearance
is consistent with the ODP |
|
|
|
No.
3 |
Published takeoff minima
and departure procedures |
|
|
|
No.
4 |
|
|
|
|
No.
5 |
Discussion of AIM, more
on VCOAs, Roll-your-own ODPs |
|
|
|
No.
6 |
GPS (VFR or IFR) can
still be valuable even when not being used as the primary navigational tool |
|
|
|
No.
7 |
Gain a better
understanding of these useful symbols on the chart, and how to create your
own when one is not given |
|
|
|
No.
8 |
Choosing an alternate
deserves more emphasis than it is frequently given |
|
|
|
No.
9 |
A missed approach
procedure is valid only when initiated at the MAP and at or above MDA. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Check
back from time to time for new stuff.