Really excellent, crisp, informative, to the point video! Audio and overall presentation is very professional. Others making similar videos should listen to this.
Once again a great tutorial, I have Skyvector but I have never used it for other than USA routes but will give it a go thanks to your tutorial, I agree the best is Navigraph but for someone who does not want to go down the paid route then Skyvector could be the answer
You can also get all the charts completely updated and legally for free here: www.eurocontrol.int/articles/ais-online. I personally use Navigraph subscription also because it's all in one place but in that site you can get everything you want from the sources.
For that example of OKBK, if you dont have navigraph whats the best way to view the IFR airways info for the airport to figure out the sids/stars? (since it doesnt look like skyvector has it)
Hi there! I loved the tutorial; I found it very helpful and informative. I am having a problem however, I am trying to do a departure out of KBOS: RWY 04L with the PATSS FIVE departure. The issue is, I cannot find the actual SID for that runway like you did @ 10:42 . I am using Flight Aware for my IFR plates. Are the specific runway departures only from Navigraph? Or am I just doing something wrong?
Great Video. Truly enjoyable and easy to digest. How do you handle a situation where ATC is involved, and give you approach or departure instructions that do not match your flight plan? Turn off the LNAV and VNAV on the autopilot and use Altitude and Heading Instead? I am using Xplane 11. Thank you
You should always load approaches with VECTORS because most of the time you will get vectors to the aproach often past all the IAFs. Once on the approach hit the APR button and make sure you are at the IAF altitude when you get to the final approach fix whcih will intercept the glide slope. The rest is as charted.
Excellent video Osamah. I'm still re-learning Xplane and find your videos and explanations so valuable. Always look forward to your new videos. I have subscribed to Navigraph as well for the new Airac data as well Canada charts are not on Skyvector. Quick question, trying to land Zibo mod 737 on autoland. Do I need to dial down altitude to runway after approach lock on the GS? Thanks for creating these very informative and enjoyable videos for us.
At the beginning you mentioned it being illegal to file without intent to fly. I don't think this is the case. I maybe request a clearance for 1 out of 10 of the flight plans I file. It's a great video though and I came to you looking for helpful tips. Cheers.
Hey there Steve, thanks for watching the video. The mention in the beginning is from the SkyVector website it self. I was simply re-iterating their warning which I felt I must provide to the viewers. Happy flying my friend!
How do you determine which SID or STAR to use without having to look at each SID and each STAR? For example, if the wind direction changes along with the active runway, how would you know which SID or STAR to use? Thx
SID and STARS are normally assigned by ATC. The wind direction will determine your runways. SID and STAR will depend on the active runway and the route, type of aircraft ...etc.
Yes, if you look at the icons to the right of "Flight Plan" on the flight plan window, the last icon will allow you to export to .fpl format and send it to your email address if you wish.
Thank you for the video! I never realized that Skyvector had so many helpful features. Can you help me find some information on the first waypoint on this SID out of KSDF? It's part of an IFR route to KBDL. JKUKA058025 JHW WILET STELA1 I can see it on the charts but I'm wondering how they come up with the route? There are also similar waypoints on SIDS out of KSDF such as IIU356017. Are you able to program these waypoints into an FMC? Thanks.
Is there anyway we can use Skyvector to look for the most fuel efficient route? Insid VS there's an auto option (the green leaf you mentioned) but what about outside?
Hi G8 Pilot, thank you for you video, very clarifying. Question: Trying to build an IFR flight plan using W7 low airway on skyvector from SBGR (São Paulo GRU Intl Airport) to SBGL (Rio de Janeiro Galeão Intl Airport) I couldn't find a way to select from two different STAR procedures on SBGL: EPGIP1B RWY15 and EPGIP1B RWY28/33. Skyvector only recognises EPGIP1B. Is there any clue for doing this? Here are the STAR procedures: EPGIP 1B RWY15 => "ais.decea.gov.br/download/?arquivo=74bb0946-250f-1033-8701-72567f175e3a&apikey=1587263166" EPGIP 1B RWY28/33 => "ais.decea.gov.br/download/?arquivo=8cab4624-250f-1033-8701-72567f175e3a&apikey=1587263166"
Not entirly true about US only , If you sign up for an account that is absolutly free, you can access the whole worlds data & maps. I know because I have done it. For sim users NEVER,NEVER,NEVER, use file a flight plan! That would be a federal crime.
Somehow I couldnt manage to make IFR planning from EDDF to LOWW and back. Both routes I cannt find the right STARS or TRANSITIONS. Need Help :( . Btw great video but Im dumb.
there is only a limited amount of sids and stars on xplane you need to buy navi graph I think its called that if you want to be able to find all the sids and stars
