How do I create a Navlog?
Creating a Navigation Log
- Mark the course on the sectional.
- Decide on and mark checkpoints.
- Using your plotter, measure distances between the checkpoints and enter in the Nav Log.
- Decide on appropriate cruise altitude and enter in Nav Log.
- Check DUATS.
- Using your flight computer, calculate the cruise density altitude.
What is Navlog?
A navigation log is a tool that you use to guide your preflight planning, and a plan that you execute in flight. The value you obtain from the navigation log is the centralization of all of the information you need in an easy to read, single location.
What is GS on flight plan?
Acceleration is described in units of the force called “Gs.” A pilot in a steep turn may experience forces of acceleration equivalent to many times the force of gravity. This is especially true in military fighter jets and high-performance, aerobatic aircraft where the acceleration forces may be as high as 9 Gs.
Is VFR over the top worth it?
VFR over-the-top can be a very useful tool to get above a cloud layer instead of flying in haze or restricted visibility below the clouds. But remember that you have to come back down at some point. Part 91 specifies cloud clearances below 10,000 feet MSL as 500 feet under, 1000 feet over, and 2000 feet horizontal.
How far apart should VFR checkpoints be?
Towards the beginning of your route, each checkpoint should be about 5-10 miles apart. As you reach cruise flight, you can begin extending the distances between checkpoints, up to 20 miles per checkpoint. Generally speaking, the smaller the point, the closer it needs to be for you to spot it.
How can I get IAS?
Read your altitude above Mean Sea Level (MSL) on your altimeter, based on the proper altimeter setting. Mathematically increase your indicated airspeed (IAS) by 2% per thousand feet of altitude to obtain the true airspeed (TAS). For example, the indicated airspeed (IAS) of my Comanche at 8,500 ft. MSL is 170 knots.
Can VFR fly in clouds?
“The short answer is yes. You may legally fly on top as long as you can maintain the appropriate VFR cloud clearances. The only regulatory restriction is that student pilots are not allowed to fly above a cloud layer without ground reference.
Can VFR pilots fly in rain?
Yes, you can fly a plane VFR in rain as long as the visibility limits are met for your air space and altitudes. When flying below 3,000 feet AMSL or 1,000 above the terrain, you can fly in VFR in the rain if the sky is clear of clouds and in sight of water/the ground and also the flight visibility must be 5km.