Altimeter Descent VOR 
Pilot Institute
JANUARY 27, 2025
The six primary instruments (the six-pack) are the Attitude Indicator (AI), Heading Indicator (HI), Turn Coordinator, Airspeed Indicator, Altimeter, and the Vertical Speed Indicator (VSI). Pitot-Static Instruments The instruments that use the pitot-static system are the airspeed indicator, altimeter, and Vertical Speed Indicator (VSI).
Pilot Institute
DECEMBER 12, 2024
If you’re on a non-precision or precision approach, understanding MDA (Minimum Descent Altitude) and DA (Decision Altitude) is incredibly important. The main difference: MDA involves leveling off, while DA involves deciding during descent. These paths guide the airplane safely during its descent. What does that mean?
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Pilot Institute
MAY 1, 2024
The landing minimums section includes: Minimum descent altitudes. Preflight Planning Some pilots believe an approach briefing means skimming the chart right before descent. Set the ILS, LOC, or VOR frequency required for the approach on your navigation radio. Set your altimeter bug accordingly. Decision altitudes/heights.
Plane and Pilot
AUGUST 8, 2024
There are a wide variety of options on the market, ranging from simple radios to units with GPS/VOR navigation features and full ILS capabilities. Closed traffic Aircraft does not plan to leave traffic pattern Go ahead Proceed with your message – does not refer to any movement.
Plane and Pilot
AUGUST 8, 2024
There are a wide variety of options on the market, ranging from simple radios to units with GPS/VOR navigation features and full ILS capabilities. Closed traffic Aircraft does not plan to leave traffic pattern Go ahead Proceed with your message – does not refer to any movement.
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