Aerodrome Sketch

APPENDIX B

T-34C INSTRUMENTS

Review the Minima

The pilot obviously needs to know how low he/she can descend and you should be able to

determine whether the weather is high enough for the type of approach you are planning to fly.

To find the above information, you need to know what category of aircraft you are flying.

Remember, if you are a category B aircraft, you can use minima for category C, D, or E aircraft

but you cannot use a lower category to determine the appropriate information. If you are flying a

VOR approach also note the time from the FAF to the MAP. Remember the timing is based on

groundspeed, not IAS.

Aerodrome Sketch

Check the field elevation, which incidentally is the highest point on the usable landing area.

Additionally, note the direction and distance of the runway from the FAF. You should also

check the type of lighting that you would expect to see in marginal visibility. Memorize the first

heading and first altitude of the Missed Approach Procedure. Study the aerodrome sketch to

determine the position.

B-2 APPROACH PLATE STUDY TECHNIQUE