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Above the clouds.
A decade of private flying - EASA & FAA PPL with Instrument Rating. Flying a Cirrus SR22T across Europe, based at Schonhagen (EDAZ) near Berlin. 8 articles and growing.
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335 flights · 602.5h · 46 airports · N111DU
LPV vs LNAV/VNAV - Understanding RNAV Approach Minimums
A complete breakdown of the differences between LPV and LNAV/VNAV approaches, including WAAS, SBAS requirements, decision altitudes, and when to use each type.
Updating Garmin Perspective (G1000) Navigation Data via SD Cards
Step-by-step guide to updating navdata, obstacles, terrain, and charts on the Cirrus Perspective system using three SD cards -- including the correct circuit breaker sequence.
The Circling Approach - Finally Explained So It Actually Makes Sense
A step-by-step technique for flying the circling approach with confidence - the 45° break, 30-second rule, half-track-width correction, and constant-angle final turn. With Cirrus SR22T examples.
Flying the Cirrus SR22T Across Europe
Adventures and learnings from flying a Cirrus SR22T based at Schönhagen airfield near Berlin.
US West Coast Trip in a Cirrus SR22T G5
A flight report from a West Coast tour in a nearly new Cirrus SR22T G5 - from San Carlos to Las Vegas, Sedona, San Diego, Santa Monica, and over the Golden Gate Bridge at 1,000 ft.
Cirrus SR22TN Procedures
Complete operating procedures for the Cirrus SR22TN - speeds, takeoff, climb, LOP operations, traffic pattern, landing, IFR approaches, maneuvers, and emergencies.
Cirrus SR22TN Checklists & IFR Procedures
Custom checklists for the Cirrus SR22TN - VFR/IFR main checklist, approach procedures for precision and non-precision approaches, and a complete IFR flight planning checklist.
Instrument Rating Formula Collection
Complete formula collection for the Instrument Rating - navigation, radio aids, altimetry, pressure corrections, airspeed conversions, gyroscopic drift, and bearing diagrams.
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