Some instrument approach procedures just don’t seem fair. Take this approach into Hailey, Idaho, for example. Not only is it an NDB approach, it’s an NDB approach into a mountainous airport with circle-to-land minimums only. We’re seeing fewer NDB approaches as satellite-based RNAV procedures emerge, but nondirectional beacons are simple in their operation, if more difficult to fly precisely. Study the chart below and consider how you would prepare to fly the procedure.
Chart Wise: Challenging Approaches
Key Takeaways:
- The article describes a particularly challenging NDB instrument approach into Hailey, Idaho, characterized by a mountainous airport and circle-to-land only minimums.
- NDB approaches are noted as becoming less common due to the emergence of satellite-based RNAV procedures, but are simple to operate despite being difficult to fly precisely.
- Pilots are encouraged to study the accompanying approach chart and consider how they would prepare to fly this complex procedure.
Key takeaways sponsored by Aviator Pro | Start Your Training ->
See a mistake? Contact us.
