September 16, 201213 yr All For simplicity I use the default FSX planner for IFR flights. When should I use high and low altitude airways? I figure the 10s are low and 20s are high. Don't think I can use the transition layer because that's low in some parts of the world. No doubt, it depends... Guess I'm just looking for a rule of thumb. Cheers Mike Mike Dryden
September 16, 201213 yr All For simplicity I use the default FSX planner for IFR flights. When should I use high and low altitude airways? I figure the 10s are low and 20s are high. Don't think I can use the transition layer because that's low in some parts of the world. No doubt, it depends... Guess I'm just looking for a rule of thumb. Cheers Mike In the U.S. the low-altitude Victor airways are used from 1,200 above the surface up to 18,000 feet. At 18,000 feet and above, the Jet airways are used. The situation in Europe varies by region I believe. Sent from my DROID BIONIC using Tapatalk 2 Jim BarrettLicensed Airframe & Powerplant Mechanic, Avionics, Electrical & Air Data Systems Specialist. Qualified on: Falcon 900, CRJ-200, Dornier 328-100, Hawker 850XP and 1000, Lear 35, 45, 55 and 60, Gulfstream IV and 550, Embraer 135, Beech Premiere and 400A, MD-80.
September 16, 201213 yr Author That's what I was afraid of. I expected the transition level to be used in the States. Where the transition level is 4,000' I'm not so sure it's that simple! :-( Thanks Mike Mike Dryden
September 21, 201213 yr If you are IFR in an airliner, jet airways. VFR in a lil' number= victor. **Disclaimer**- this is used most of the time, exceptions do apply! ORBX- the way to go Sincerely, John McGee
September 21, 201213 yr Author Sounds fair enough. There are ALWAYS exceptions that prove the rule. ;-) Thanks Mike Mike Dryden
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