Things To Do While Descending

摘要

As you descend,use a printed checklist or a cockpit flow check to confirm everything is set as needed for the approach.For example and at a minimum, you need to confirm: 1. #1 COMM -SET (usually on the center or approach frequency in use) 2. #2 COMM-SET (usually on tower or the CTAF) 3. #1 NAV-TUNED and IDENTIFIED 4. #1 NAV Indicator (HSI, VOR head)-SET to inbound course (unless being used for primary navigation during descent) 5. #2 NAV-TUNED and IDENTIFIED as a backup, or for crossbearings or as part of the missed approach procedure) 6. #2 NAV Indicator-SET as intended for use 7. Altimeter Setting-CONFIRMED 8. Heading Indicator-CONFIRMED (accounting for magnetic compass errors).