IFR Student - Jeppesen's Airway Manual Express

[goaliemn]

I'm starting up my IFR training here next month. I currently subscribe to the airchart service and ordered the IFR book last year. I've been trying to do some updates on it and its quite the PITA. I was looking for some alternatives and ran across the Airway Express pack.

Does that include the complete low-alt charts and approach plates? Do the routes easily flow from page to page? The course I'm taking using the jeppesen book, so I know it will be covered by the instructor, but I wasn't sure if it would be a good option for a starter IFR pilot.

Or, the other option, keep the Airchart system and only update specifically used routes as they are needed?

 

[mach tuck]

IMOA...I've used Jepp Express Pack (I think that's what they're called) Problem with that is they're expensive to update every few months. You can have a yearly subscription to Jeppesen and they will mail you updated charts when they come due. Cheaper plates would be NOS. I didn't use those since they were harder for me to read. There are differences in symbols between Jepp and NOS plates. Think of it this way. If your training for your instrument, you'll really only use instrument charts for a short amount of time, and then probably not fly approaches for awhile after that. It all comes down to cost and personal preference.

 

[minitour]

I'd go with the Jepps. They just present the information in a more "user friendly" way, IMO.

Opinions will vary. What ever you do, just become very friendly with the charts you choose.

-mini

 

[CougarAviator]

It's all low altitude charts for the regions you've selected.

 

[goaliemn]

It's all low altitude charts for the regions you've selected.

So I'd still need approach plates? or are those included?

 

[CougarAviator]

I have the airway manual express, for Texas. I get all the approach charts, and the low altitude routes for the state....

Airway Manual Express:
Designed specifically for IFR students, CFIs, and pilots who fly in small geographic areas, or fly outside their primary area of operation. Airway Manual Express is conveniently segmented into easy-to-use geographic regions. You purchase only the coverage(s) you need. Binders sold separately.

Go to the Jeppesen website or call them, and they can pretty much steer you in right direction !!!

Good Luck!