Close-In Changes

Thursday, March 19, 2020 at 01:31 PM ET

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Key Takeaways:

Electronic Flight Bags (EFBs) offer quick access to approach plates, and new online resources from NWS's Meteorological Development Laboratory provide superior long-range graphical weather forecasts compared to discontinued services.
Flying VFR in challenging conditions, such as snow in remote areas, carries significant mid-air collision risks, especially when following linear ground features, underscoring the importance of evolving risk management strategies.
Pilots express concerns regarding the effectiveness of ATC's wake turbulence warnings, questioning if they sufficiently protect general aviation aircraft, and seek clearer understanding of distinctions like Marginal VFR versus Special VFR clearances.

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I’d like to add one more suggestion to Thomas Turner’s article on “Handling In-Close Approach Changes” (January 2020). Using ForeFlight on a tablet, I have found the pilot can switch from one approach plate to another in literally a couple of seconds rather than the several minutes it takes to thumb through a booklet looking for the appropriate paper approach plate.

David Shepherd – Via email