Everything you know about approach charts

[joshblake8808]

I dont know anything about Approach charts only that they tell you how to approach i guessed that
so i want to know
1.what is a approach chart
2.where do you get them from
3.do they make it easier to approach and land
4.how do i use approach charts

and anything else you know about them

[fxsttcb]

RW Approach Plate tutorial: http://sunairexpress.com/images/How_...ach_Plates.pdf

[jeroen79]

1.what is a approach chart

It is a chart that describes how to fly a particular approach.

2.where do you get them from

The internet, here, companies like jeppesen, second hand from flying companies.

3.do they make it easier to approach and land

They give you a procedure to carry out.
You fly to the the starting point of the approach and if you then faithfully do what the chart tells you will find yourself lined up with the runway. You'll have to do the landing yourself.
If the chart is for an instrument approach you can even perform it in IMC.

4.how do i use approach charts

Easiest is to print them out, for example on A5 format. You could also view them on a second screen or tablet. AltTabbing back and forth would be a hassle.
Study the chart before starting the approach, then keep them as a reference during the approach.
Just do what the chart tells you to do.