Preparing for tomorrow's lesson

Tomorrow's forecast fro MRB and HEF is overcast at 700 with 2 SM rain. This above minimums. I just have to remember the following:

(1) When getting a clearance, fly the airplane first. Then communicate.

(2) When doing the hold for the approach into MRB ILS 26, I do not need to go around. Just use a tear drop to get established. Always use a tear drop for an ILS. Do not use the parallel entry as this may force you to fly around one more time to get a full minute.

(3) If using a VOR approach, the speed has to be set at station passage so the clock can start and be measured accurately. Waiting till station passage to get the speed correct will throw off the ETA estimates. After station passage, set up for a 800 FPM descent to the MDA.

(4) Always right down frequency, altitude and time changes! This is critical when flying VFR-on-top or flying on a cruising clearance.


(5) On a missed approach, declare to tower, get set up, then contact DEPARTURE with what you want to do next!

Thats it for now.