Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

The Demise of the Airway Beacon System: 1940s 1950s With the introduction of advanced radio navigation aids like VOR (VHF Omnidirectional Range) and ILS (Instrument Landing System) in the 1940s and 1950s, the Airway Beacon System began to lose its importance. Most issues regarding airport beacons are related to misidentification.

VOR 64

VOR Pilot Instrument Landing System Weather 64

Pilot Institute

MARCH 13, 2025

Glass cockpit HSIs integrate maps, weather, and traffic for better situational awareness. You can use the CDI with navigation aids like VOR (VHF Omnidirectional Range) or GPS. We wont explain technical details, so you may not understand the example if you havent used a VOR. Whats the Difference between the HSI and CDI?

VOR 52

VOR Cockpit Altimeter Weather 52

Pilot Institute

DECEMBER 19, 2024

This technology provides reliable navigation in various weather conditions and increases safety during important flight phases such as landing and other flight operations. RAIM vs WAAS: Key Differences RAIM and WAAS offer different technologies and advantages. How does WAAS make flying safer? Why Is WAAS Better Than RAIM?

Approach 52

Approach Instrument Landing System Instrument Flight Rules Pilot 52