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How to Fly an ILS Approach

Pilot Institute

The ILS (Instrument Landing System) uses radio signals to help pilots align the aircraft accurately on their approach to a runway. Autopilot aids ILS approaches but needs close monitoring. What Is an ILS Approach? Precision Approaches (e.g., Glideslope (GS): Provides vertical guidance for the correct descent angle.

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Delta Air Lines 767-400 loses pressurization, makes emergency descent into ParisĀ 

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A Delta Air Lines Boeing 767 en route from New York to Paris was forced to make an emergency descent following cabin pressurization issues. The aircraft managed to land safely in Paris despite its rapid descent from 34,000 ft to just 10,000ft in eleven minutes.

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Norwegian B737 suffers runway overrun in Molde, close call with sea edge: video

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According to the Aviation Herald, the top of descent and initial approach phases were uneventful and routine with the aircraft beginning its descent into Molde at 18:39. Flightradar24 The flight climbed normally to 32,000ft (9,756m) and followed a north-westerly track direct to Molde.

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Lithuania releases interim report into DHL cargo crash, confirms human error

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On November 25, 2024, a Swiftair Boeing 737-400 tragically crashed during its approach to Vilnius Airport (VNO) in the early hours of the morning. At 03:09:09 local time, the captain tried to contact the Vilnius Area control center (ACC) to report a descent into Vilnius but received no reply. The aircraft was completely destroyed.

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Delta Connection flight received sink rate alert before Toronto Pearson crash

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While the report draws no conclusions as to the cause of the crash, investigators set out a detailed timeline which focuses heavily on the Mitsubishi CRJ900s descent. TSB At a height of 50 feet the rate of descent had increased to 1114 feet per minute (fpm) from 672 fpm around 14 seconds before. to the right, the TSB said.

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Mastering Approach Lighting Systems: Key Insights for IFR Pilots

Flight Training Central

Youve probably seen runway approach lights at larger airports many times during your training and when flying at night. If an approach lighting system is available for a runway, the symbology will be displayed in both the small airport diagram in line with the runway, and in the briefing strip towards the top of the instrument approach chart.

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RNAV Approaches Simplified: A Guide for New Pilots

Pilot Institute

Well, one important thing youll need to know is RNAV approaches. These approaches use GPS to help you land and offer more flexibility than traditional systems like ILS. In this guide, you’ll learn how RNAV approaches work, the different types available, and tips to make them feel natural and straightforward.