Plane and Pilot

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

The plan was to shoot an instrument landing system (ILS) at the military airport next door, but clearance delivery told us they were landing the other direction. Repairs included replacing the pitot tube/angle-of-attack sensor and the outside air temperature probe. Hmm, OK, how about the LPV approach?

Pitot Tube 84

Pitot Tube Approach Aileron Instrument Landing System 84

Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

Theyre especially useful for airports that dont have the budget or suitable terrain to install an Instrument Landing System (ILS). This makes more airports accessible under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR). Its calculated by the avionics system and offered as a feature, but the FAA doesnt officially recognize it.

Approach 52

Approach Pilot Descent Airplanes 52

Ask the Pilot

JUNE 28, 2024

More than once… In 2013, a Southwest 737 destined for Branson, Missouri, instead ended up at a small general aviation field nearby, touching down on a runway less than four thousand feet long. But not the same thing as two pilots taking their plane to the wrong destination. Which, I’m the first to admit, has happened.

Air Traffic Control 54

Air Traffic Control Approach Runway Instrument Landing System 54