<p>This episode focuses on establishing IFR approach minima, ensuring terrain and obstacle separation, and introduces concepts like Minimum Sector Altitude (MSA), Required Obstacle Clearance (ROC), and the role of Terrain Awareness Systems (TAWS), including cold temperature corrections.</p>

This episode focuses on establishing IFR approach minima, ensuring terrain and obstacle separation, and introduces concepts like Minimum Sector Altitude (MSA), Required Obstacle Clearance (ROC), and the role of Terrain Awareness Systems (TAWS), including cold temperature corrections.

BIR: Episode 19: Approach Minima & Terrain Awareness: Landing in the Invisible

The Scan – IFR from Concept to Cockpit
A no-nonsense aviation podcast for private pilots tackling the EASA BIR.

Not just theory—this is the guide I wish I had.
If you’ve nailed your PPL and want to fly smarter, safer, and further, you’re in the right cockpit.

Each episode breaks down what actually matters in IFR flying: how to think, plan, and stay sharp.

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The Scan – IFR from Concept to Cockpit A no-nonsense aviation podcast for private pilots tackling the EASA BIR. Not just theory—this is the guide I wish I had. If you’ve nailed your PPL and want to fly smarter, safer, and further, you’re in the right cockpit. Each episode breaks down what actually matters in IFR flying: how to think, plan, and stay sharp.

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BIR: Episode 19: Approach Minima & Terrain Awareness: Landing in the Invisible

BIR: Episode 19: Approach Minima & Terrain Awareness: Landing in the Invisible