Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Key Takeaways Airport beacons help pilots locate airports during night or low visibility conditions. Modern upgrades include energy-efficient LED lights and potential remote monitoring systems. Airport beacons (also known as airport rotating beacons or aerodrome beacons) are like lighthouses for pilots. What Are Airport Beacons?

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VOR Pilot Instrument Landing System Weather 64

Pilot Institute

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Have you ever wondered how pilots navigate with such precision? GPS technology has revolutionized aviation, but not all GPS systems are created equal. These systems make GPS navigation more reliable and accurate, but they work in very different ways. For aviation navigation, precision is required for safety.

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Approach Instrument Landing System Instrument Flight Rules Pilot 52

Airspeed Junkie

AUGUST 6, 2024

Some key features of the radar system include: It is a pulse-Doppler radar, which can track targets at distances beyond visual range and down to close range. It allows pilots to engage enemy aircraft with precision. The radar system can automatically acquire enemy aircraft, providing a significant advantage in close-in dogfights.

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Jet Thrust Pilot Cockpit 52