Airplanes Altimeter VOR 
Pilot Institute
NOVEMBER 30, 2024
As a pilot or aircraft owner, keeping your airplane airworthy is one of the most important things you can do. It’s basically like giving your airplane a yearly check-up. V – VOR Check If you’re flying under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR), your VOR navigation equipment must be tested every 30 days. Why Is AVIATES Important?
Northstar VFR
AUGUST 25, 2024
Most of these checks can even be done as the airplane is sitting at the gate because they are minimally invasive, require less tools, and take fewer maintenance personnel. Depending on the maintenance specifications required by the FAA for that airplane, these checks commonly happen after 24-60 hours of flight time.
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Pilot Institute
DECEMBER 12, 2024
These paths guide the airplane safely during its descent. Key Differences Between MDA, DA, and DH (Decision Height) There are two kinds of minimum altitudes for two kinds of approaches: MDA (Minimum Descent Altitude) : Used in non-precision approaches like VOR or some GPS approaches. Dont have a functioning radio altimeter?
Northstar VFR
SEPTEMBER 1, 2024
Not only are we making checks on equipment and systems, but we’re also confirming our proficiency to fly the airplane. Before you start checking for correct operation of the systems, you need to verify that the airplane is airworthy.
Pilot Institute
DECEMBER 12, 2024
For example: Pilot: Seattle Approach, Cessna November Four Five One Romeo, Two Zero miles west of Seattle VOR, at 8,000, with Sierra, to land. For example, ATC: Fly runway heading until two miles from Kennedy VOR, then turn right, heading one zero zero. ATC will let you know the current altimeter setting in their reply.
Pilot Institute
MAY 1, 2024
Set the ILS, LOC, or VOR frequency required for the approach on your navigation radio. Set your altimeter bug accordingly. Don’t miss this step whenever you brief the approach. 3) Review and Tune NAVAID and Comm Frequencies IAP charts display the approach frequencies prominently in the briefing strip.
Pilot Institute
APRIL 24, 2024
If flying under IFR, you’ll need a VOR or TACAN receiver, or an RNAV system (GPS). You don’t want an incorrect altimeter setting to cause an airspace incursion. Equipment Requirements A two-way radio. A Mode-C transponder (automatic altitude reporting capability) inside the Mode C Veil. ADS-B Out inside the Mode C Veil.
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