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Be Prepared!

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Key Takeaways:

  • Before flying to a major airport, ensure proficiency in air traffic control communications, IFR-standard flight control, and maintaining at least 100 knots indicated airspeed on final approach.
  • Thoroughly study airport diagrams (Jeppesen recommended) to understand runway layouts, taxiways, and FBO locations to minimize ground confusion.
  • Familiarize yourself with terminal area charts (IFR or VFR) and understand procedures for IFR reservations, potential routing changes, and wake turbulence avoidance.
  • Utilize available resources like Ac-U-Kwik for FBO information and the FAA's Automated Voice Airport Reservation System for IFR reservations; always be prepared to adapt to unexpected changes in instructions from Air Traffic Control.
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This safety piece, which first appeared in the August edition of the Flying, was written months before the September 11th attacks on America. While the nature of our airspace has changed, and continues to change, we believe the general message, that you need to be prepared and profession when you fly in busy airspace, is more timely now than ever.

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