Course overview
During this presentation we covered:
- Techniques for self-evaluation of fitness for SPIFR flight
- The SPIFR flight planning process
- Hazards and risk mitigation
- Safely executing SPIFR flight
- Answers to viewer questions
Key Points of This Course
- Excessive Speed, Improper Power Management and Distractions all contribute to Destabilized Approaches
- Power Attitude Configuration (PAC) techniques improve, Power Management, Configuration Management and Airspeed Control reduces pilot workload suring an approach.
- A stabilized approach 1000 feet above touchdown elevation is defined as: In landing configuration and landing checklist complete
- Operation below DA/ DH or MDA… no pilot may operate an aircraft below the authorized MDA or continue an approach below the authorized DA/DH unless—
- The aircraft is continuously in a position from which a descent to a landing on the intended runway can be made at a normal rate of descent using normal maneuvers
- The flight visibility is not less than the visibility prescribed in the standard instrument approach being used;
- From the AIM: …during the approach at least one of the following visual references for the intended runway is distinctly visible and identifiable to the pilot:
- Paint-- the threshold markings, the touchdown zone markings, the runway markings.
- Lights—the threshold lights, runway end identifier lights, visual approach slope indicator, touchdown zone lights. the runway lights, the approach light system
- Concrete –the threshold, the touchdown zone, the runway
- You may log actual instrument time when you are on the autopilot in IMC
Sponsor
This ABSWeb presentation is generously sponsored by VREF, premier provider of aircraft valuation, appraisal and purchase assistance services. www.vref.com.
American Bonanza Society
The American Bonanza Society serves Beechcraft enthusiasts by sharing valuable safety, technical and educational resources, and by promoting interaction among and advocacy on behalf of its members.
ABS is the premier association for Bonanza, Baron, Debonair, and Travel Air enthusiasts, with 10,000 members who own, fly, or have a sincere interest in these Beechcraft models. Learn more at www.bonanza.org
