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It's certified as an AATD, so the simulation of the avionics doesn't have to be spot on. There was a time when the G1000 in RB's didn't even depict Class D airspace. That made it really interesting when schools were trying to fly with an online ATC network where the airspace actually mattered...

I speak relatively slowly when cold-calling, otherwise I think I speak slightly faster as normal conversational tone (just a by a hair), OR I match the pace of the controller, whichever of the two is faster. The reason for cold calls being slower than read backs seems obvious to me, but I can...

Your route of flight overflies an IAF for the RNAV RWY 22, ALUGE. For planning purposes, I'd go with that and call it a day.

I would hazard a guess that the issue is one of ambiguity as to when it can/should be flown as opposed to the visibility of the procedure. The clearance here was likely 'as filed', or 'upon entering controlled airspace, direct [first fix], then as filed'. A pilot who routinely flies out of a...

As a backup to C-1 Pilot's post, I've departed from Katama and transitioned the Delta along the shoreline. Plenty of time to call the Delta prior to entry. Calling airport manager or trying to call on the ground is absolutely overkill. This is standard Class Delta procedure, and there is ample...

Very rare to get nothing from the tower in terms of course guidance to the first fix. If you receive no instructions, AND an instrument approach exists, AND the Takeof Off Minimums document contains no reference to a departure procedure, then you're good to execute a diverse departure. Cross DER...

It is NOT ATC's responsibility to be aware of notes/restrictions regarding the approach, it's 100% on the pilot. This is definitively stated in the 7110.65 (FAA Order on ATC).

Wondering the same thing. The number of instances of trips where I couldn't get on top at 8, 10 or 12k when the ceilings were that low is very, very small. That said, if the skew-t/log-p shows that I'll be in it the whole time, I will generally still do the trip with exceptions for icing, or...

This ultimately comes down to understanding that radials emit outward from the VOR. The 060 radial DOES NOT EXIST southwest of the VOR. Sure, you can be inbound to the VOR on a 060 course, with your OBS set to 060, but make no mistake, you are inbound on the 240 radial in that case (placing you...

I recall Machado's Instrument Survival Manual describing that TERPS restricts DR legs on SIAPs to a certain length as they have to allow for massive variations in wind conditions. It is, for all intents and purposes, DR. It's just that you're not calculating the heading to flown, that work is...

MARIC4 SID at BFL, there's a heading to join a radial: https://aeronav.faa.gov/d-tpp/2110/00036MARIC.PDF Tons of pilot nav SIDs have heading-based legs to join specific courses.

I have used an airplane for business travel between NJ (not far from TEB) and many parts of FL for the past 14 years. I plan for 2 hours into North Carolina for gas (KHRJ, specifically), then another 2 hours to Orlando-ish. I route via SSI on the way down to minimize my offshore time. Here's the...

Pilotworkshops has a product called Instrument Rating Accelerator which I believe contains footage of a mock checkride (conducted by a DPE). It was 'mock' because the whole thing was done through remote instruction with simulators, hence the time couldn't be used towards the rating...

I quoted a random part, just so that you'd be tagged, but really just wanted to thank you for helping to confirm that the RCO goes to the FD position. Very interesting to know about the phone, that's a great point about being full duplex. I know that's helpful when picking up clncs at my home...

FF's Aeronautical map mode is heaven-sent. Its ability to declutter complex airspace is pretty incredible. Add to that the fact that the airspace is color coded based on whether it'll be a factor at your current altitude.....very handy as a check & balance when you're dealing with Deltas, under...

It should not be surprising that MEAs are frequently lower than the OROCA for the sectors they pass through. Look at the area covered by an OROCA vs an MEA. If memory serves, there isn't a reference to the OROCA in Part 91 with regards to minimum IFR altitudes either. I was going to bring up the...

The RCO should work, however, it's generally more efficient to talk to the local ARTCC or tracon than Flight Service, because in order for the St Louis FSS to issue your clearance, guess who they're going to call on the phone? The ARTCC or tracon, then they'll relay the clnc to you. If a local...

Quite right, I meant 'closed' but had a brain fart.

"resume appropriate VFR altitudes" is normally used to remove any previously-issued restrictions. "VFR altitude your discretion" is generally a polite way of saying, "thanks, but I just checked, twice, and it turns out I don't care." You will often hear VFR pilots 'requesting' an altitude in...

That would be a GCO or RCO. N07 lists this in the airport communications block of the Chart Supplement: "GCO 121.725 (MILLVILLE RADIO)" When I landed at Elko, NV a few years back, I needed to cancel my VFR flight plan. There was a giant sign on the ramp showing the RCO freq, but, failing that...