Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Key Takeaways Airport beacons help pilots locate airports during night or low visibility conditions. Airport beacons (also known as airport rotating beacons or aerodrome beacons) are like lighthouses for pilots. But as the aviation industry grew, it became essential to provide a means for safe navigation during nighttime hours, too.

VOR 64

VOR Pilot Instrument Landing System Weather 64

Airspeed Junkie

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

The R-2800’s legacy extends beyond its operational success, paving the way for future Pratt & Whitney engine developments, which enhanced performance and reliability in aviation technology. Developed in 1937, this 18-cylinder, air-cooled radial aircraft engine quickly became a cornerstone of American aviation.

Aviation Technology 52

Aviation Technology Ceiling Approach Pilot 52

Airspeed Junkie

AUGUST 27, 2024

Airbus A350 | Features, Comfort & Efficiency The Airbus A350, launched in 2015, represents the cutting edge of aviation technology. The common cockpit design allows pilots to transition between different Airbus aircraft with minimal additional training, enhancing operational flexibility.

Ceiling 96

Ceiling Drag Wide-Body Aircraft Lift 96

Aerotime

DECEMBER 28, 2024

The top 10 fastest fighter jets ranked Rank Aircraft Max speed (Mach) Max speed (mph) Max altitude (service ceiling) 1 Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-25 Mach 2.83 RELATED Pilot narrowly escapes as IAF MiG-29 fighter enters freefall before crash: video 6. In active duty, Tomcat pilots report regularly reaching the advertised speed of Mach 2.3,

Jet 258

Jet Knot Pilot Cockpit 258