Tips for ADF approaches

[mahmoodnz]

my meifr flight test is coming soon i want to know some tips for adf approaches little bit worried

[Buster Cherry]

In a nutshell (http://www.allstar.fiu.edu/aero/ADF.htm)

[NoseGear]

I learned a saying that has seen me right thru many hours of fixed card ADF approaches - "Head right, turn right" (and vice versa.) To explain, if the head of the needle is to the right of your required course, turn the aircraft to the right. Initially and depending on how far you are from the station and the wind strength, try 10-15 degrees, wait, see what the needle does. If there is no change try 20-25, again wait, see if there is a trend back towards track. I have tried to keep a "gods eye" view of my aircraft in relation to the aid during approaches, its seems to have worked for me. If you are flying the tail of the needle, then reverse the above saying - "head right, turn left." I hope this is not too confusing, there are many ways of saying the same thing. I am sure you will do fine, good luck for your flight test, let us prooners know how you get on.

Nosey

[89polaris]

approaching an NDB :

open 3 of your five fingers THUMB, INDEX, MEDIUM

Index = is Your present heading and track(needle)
if the desired track is on the right (thumb) go to the left to intercept it
if it is on the left (medium) go to the right to intercept.

Leaving an NDB the indication will became natural the track will be where indicated in accordance with the tail of the needle.........

Seems confusing but it works ...

Try also http://www.casaberg.at/en/frameset_main_en.htm


I hope it will be usefull

Ciao

[89polaris]

to complete the indications open :

http://www.casaberg.at/en/frameset_main_en.htm

click PROJECT
click IN THE AIR
click TRAINING

..have a nice ....training

Ciao