Some Tips

⦁ 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

⦁ Staying at altitude with no autopilot is what I call 'medium flight'

⦁ Nearest in lieu of DME see AIM 1-2-3-c Uses of Suitable RNAV Systems.   

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

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

⦁ 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 possible to give time to get setup and established

⦁ Information vs instruction from ATC

⦁ Cleared and Established you have permission to follow approach altitudes

⦁ 'Traffic in sight' or 'Negative contact'

⦁ No radar coverage no vectors

⦁ GPS MEA includes ATC

⦁ 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