Why Instrument Approach Is Important in Flight Currency

Maintaining flight currency through instrument approach procedure

 

 

Every set of instrument flight rules (IFR) needs to have an instrument approach briefing. Instrument approach is important in a flight to ensure its safety, to maintain the flight currency and to avoid problems inside the craft and collision before it lands, and, finally, to prevent unanticipated accidents. In its briefest explanation, the following are the procedures most pilots—or anyone in command of any aircraft—follow in maintaining flight currency:

 

Read the chart. A seasoned pilot must vocalize the procedure they follow to know if it is still up to date. It is vital to confirm with your copilot’s chart to avoid false approaches and to maintain the flight currency. Follow the approach plate, one of the important segments of an instrument approach procedure, and take note of the flight path. These are the common steps in maintaining flight currency, unless there are other issues, such as weather conditions. In this case, pilots must take alternative steps to follow according to their IFR.

 

Find the runway. Most modern navigation systems and system trackers will lead the airplane to the runway it is assigned to land. For convenience, the pilot in command of an aircraft should also request from air traffic control to direct the airplane automatically to its runway via radar. Make sure the runway is safe to land, and check the landing distance available before takeoff.

 

Get ready to land. Once pilots have completed the previous steps, the airplane is now ready for landing. The airplane should be visible at the beginning of its approach, most especially at nighttime. The airplane should be seen through the runway lighting. Finally, the airplane landing should make a full stop with its landing gear.

 

A pilot must meet with the instrument approach procedures to maintain flight currency and to have a safe and successful landing and takeoff. Even the most proficient pilots need to follow their instrument approach procedure because, aside from the fact that briefing approaches are compulsory, they need these conditions as precautions and preventive measures.

 

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References

 

Sarah Fritts. 2015. “How to Brief an Instrument Approach.” Think Aviation, October 26. Accessed April 4, 2018. http://thinkaviation.net/how-to-brief-an-instrument-approach/.

Avian Flight Center. “Currency.”  Accessed April 5, 2018. http://www.avianflight.com/rental/currency.php.

 

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