Some Insights

⦁ Hand fly except cross country to keep sharp

⦁ Keep in mind the major difference between DA vs MDA

⦁ Can't intercept the GS from above it

⦁ When air is turbulent, fly above MDA (buffer)

⦁ Do not bank more than standard rate

⦁ Remember compass errors ANDS NOSE UNOS

⦁ Use BRG1/BRG2 as a tool

⦁ VFR on top when pilot requests...Uses magnetic course

⦁ When using Visual Approaches...Stay clear of clouds per AIM 5-5-11

⦁ Keep resetting the heading bug to be on top even when on NAV mode

⦁ Too busy trying to figure out where the waypoint is? "Can I get an initial vector?"

⦁ Request full approach or delay vectors if needed to give time to get setup and established

⦁ Request descent to Minimum Vectoring Altitude (MVA)

⦁ Request a Cruise Clearance...Example "N123AB Cruise 8000" = Stay between MEA to 8000

⦁ Information vs instruction from ATC

⦁ Cleared and Established = you have clearance to follow approach altitudes

⦁ No radar coverage no vectors

⦁ GPS MEA includes ATC coverage

⦁ R for FSS is frequency they receive on

⦁ Expect PTAC (Position Turn Altitude Clearance)

⦁ When you are cleared to an airport/fix if you go NORDO you can fly to the clearance point

⦁ Tower/ATC do not use ADS-B for airborne aircraft