SMAC178 Goodbye “DME” Hello Equipment Requirements Notes

In this episode we say goodbye “DME” and Hello Equipment Requirements Notes. We are joined by Rick Felty, Tom Frick, Russ Roslewski, and Bill English to discuss this fairly technical aspect of a change coming to aviation. Preflight Checklist: Sponsor: AviationCareersPodcast.com – Scholarships, Career Coaching, and an inspirational podcast. Announcements: Orbital ATK CRS-9 resupply may 20th at 5 am. Cruise Flight: FAA Flight Services Information Flight Service WX Brief Goodbye “/DME” Hello Equipment Requirements Notes The FAA instrument approach charts are getting a minor makeover starting on May 24, 2018, with notes such as “DME Required” and “ADF or RADAR Required” moving to a new location on the chart. In addition, they are going to be more descriptive as to where and how the notes apply. Some notes will change on RNAV approaches as well, with new terms being used. https://cfiruss.blogspot.com/2018/05/goodbye-dme-hello-equipment.html After Landing Checklist: Picks Of The Week: Bill – X-Naut iPad fans keep your iPad from overheating when using flight apps. Carl – Aeroplane T-Shirts and Hats Great apparel for aviators including Sun N Fun T-Shirts. Russ – Ground Speed Records A fun site to report your ground speed records in any plane. Rick – Backcountry Pilot News and information about backcountry flying. Tom – Those Incomparable Bonanzas A great book about Bonanza airplanes. Links Mentioned In The Podcast: EQUIPMENT AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENT NOTES ON INSTRUMENT APPROACH PROCEDURES FAA instrument approach charts (new ones available 19 days prior to publication date) FAA’s IFP Information Gateway (draft charts and coordination documents) Video Of The Week: Flight Service Video: ICAO Flight Plans, FAA Release “Fall 2017” The post SMAC178 Goodbye “DME” Hello Equipment Requirements Notes appeared first on Stuck Mic AvCast.