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Message started by JayG on Feb 21st, 2011 at 5:11pm

Title: Re: Lou - STORIES
Post by LOU on May 30th, 2022 at 3:06pm
Hello all you simmers.  Hope you are all well and happy!

I've mentioned this before but one of the fun approaches is the River Visual to RW 19 at KDCA.  I really enjoyed this approach in the B-727, but It's really fun in the B-757 as well.

Use this link to get a PDF of the approach plate: https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwi1l6nsu4f4AhVhn4QIHQbrCvwQFnoECAYQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fly.faa.gov%2FInformation%2Feast%2Fzdc%2Fdca%2FatcCharts%2FDCA_CVFP_00443RIVER_VIS19.pdf&usg=AOvVaw0bXj9gRpmk36-ZTAvE2te5

The approach starts at the 10 mile DME arc of the DCA VOR 111.0.  You basically follow the river for noise abatement as you step down in altitude at the various DMR arcs.  There are some good visual check marks as you fly the approach.  You need to observe the P-56 area about two miles out as you start your final maneuver to line-up with the runway.  It's best to be configured for landing by the Chain Bridge around 6 DME so you can complete the landing checklist and concentrate on the approach and landing.

Give it a try and let me know how you like it.  You can also try the visual approach to RW 13 L&R at KJFK.  Once you feel comfortable with the approach, try adding some weather to make it more of a challenge.

Have fun,
Lou

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