Orientation at new Field while airborne

wolf · Post by **wolf** » Tue Nov 02, 2004 8:43 am

I was just wondering if any of you have any time proven techniques to orientate yourself to a new field(multiple runways) while airborne.....for example finding 06L as you approach so you can plan circuit entry, etc. I have used the DG in the past.....any thoughts.

LT · Post by LT » Tue Nov 02, 2004 9:51 am

6L???

This place better have a tower...

They tend to do the job for me...

Always Moving · Post by **Always Moving** » Tue Nov 02, 2004 2:51 pm

I use the Radio aids, ILS for the runway I land, if it is center you will land in the right RWY.
If it has multiple runway, chances are they will have a tower

sakism · Post by **sakism** » Wed Nov 03, 2004 7:03 am

Take the CFS to a copy store.

Have them enlarge and photocopy the airport diagram onto a transparency.

Tape the transparency to your windscreen.

Fly around the airport til the runways on the ground line up with the ones taped to your window.

BINGO!

Have fun, and good luck.

oldtimer · Post by **oldtimer** » Thu Nov 04, 2004 11:24 pm

Sakism - That is the best answer I have heard in a long long time. Just might work!!!

LT · Post by LT » Fri Nov 05, 2004 12:19 am

It's good in theory, but most airports that are in the CFS haven't actually been updated in the CFS..

They forget to do that everytime they sell another copy(with new cover)

PA31 Driver · Post by **PA31 Driver** » Thu Mar 03, 2005 8:31 pm

sakism wrote:Take the CFS to a copy store.

Have them enlarge and photocopy the airport diagram onto a transparency.

Tape the transparency to your windscreen.

Fly around the airport til the runways on the ground line up with the ones taped to your window.

BINGO!

Have fun, and good luck.

IT WORKS EVERYTIME>>>>> LOL

wha happen · Post by **wha happen** » Fri Mar 11, 2005 11:43 am

too funny, just match up the pictures

captainsweaty · Post by **captainsweaty** » Sun Mar 13, 2005 8:40 am

Always moving's advice is the most practical, another one is fessing up, If you are unfamilar with the area and you have the luxury of a controller let them know. Sure you sound like a wuss but better that then assuming you know where you are! You could save yourself from a major embarassment or worse