The ease with which we can carry current charts in an EFB app means there’s usually no good reason we don’t have approach plates aboard. But stuff can happen. You’ll need a little more help from ATC.
No Charts? No Problem…
The ease with which we can carry current charts in an EFB app means theres usually no good reason we dont have approach plates aboard. But stuff can happen. Youll need a little more help from ATC.
Key Takeaways:
- If a pilot lacks current approach plates, they must inform ATC, who can provide critical information like frequencies, courses, and minimum altitudes for the chosen approach.
- ATC can assist with various approach types, including ILS/localizer/VOR, RNAV/GPS (requiring an approved navigator), and even published radar procedures like ASR/PAR.
- Although ATC offers significant assistance in such scenarios, relying on them for approach plate information is a last resort and indicates a failure on the pilot's part to properly prepare.
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