What is a plotter in aviation? There are many types of navigation plotters. The most common used in VFR navigation is the sectional plotter, which typically will enable you to measure nautical miles and statute…
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What are the 4 phases of flight? Phases of Flight Phases of Flight: Pre-departure. This is the preparation time for flight. Clearance to Taxi. Take-off. Initial climb. Climb to cruise altitude. Cruise altitude. Descent. What…
What means ad c? Automatic dependent surveillance – contract (ADS-C) uses the same systems on board the aircraft to automatically transmit similar information – aircraft position, altitude, speed, elements of navigational intent and meteorological data…
Do planes land upwind or downwind? Pilots and approach controls almost always land and take off aircraft facing into the wind to use nature to assist in take off and landing operations. Short answer: They…
How do you decode a Metar? To decode, place a “10” or “9” before the first digit (use a 9 if the 3-digit value is 500 or more), and place a decimal point before the…