Pilot Institute

JANUARY 14, 2025

Even driving a car can be dangerous in foggy weather. So, how do pilots manage to land their aircraft safely and accurately without even being able to see where theyre going? The ILS (Instrument Landing System) uses radio signals to help pilots align the aircraft accurately on their approach to a runway.

Approach 96

Approach Descent Runway Instrument Landing System 96

Pilot Institute

DECEMBER 4, 2024

VNAV adds automated vertical guidance to approaches, reducing pilot workload during descents. Explaining Each in Simple Terms) LPV, LNAV, and VNAV are three navigation types that provide Global Positioning System (GPS) based instrument approach guidance for your aircraft. LNAV provides basic horizontal guidance using GPS.

Approach 52

Approach Descent Weather VOR 52

Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Understanding both traditional and GPS-integrated methods gives you more options in various weather conditions. Consistent instrument scanning and course corrections are required to maintain a precise approach. Unlike an Instrument Landing System (ILS), a VOR approach only provides horizontal guidance.

VOR 52

VOR Approach Descent Final Approach 52

Pilot Institute

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Airports with precision instrument landing systems (ILS), like Heathrow, often pair PAPI with ILS to provide pilots with extra visual confirmation during approaches, especially in bad weather or at night. Conclusion VASI and PAPI lights help you with your landings. Safe landings!

Runway 98

Runway Approach Threshold Clearance 98

Aerotime

JULY 26, 2024

During the final approach, the pilot reduced engine throttles to manage airspeed and align with the Instrument Landing System glideslope. The incident occurred while the crew was conducting a low-visibility approach through dense fog. The crew did not notice the aircraft’s dropping vertical velocity until it was too late.

Wind Shear 269

Wind Shear Instrument Landing System Final Approach Runway 269

Aerotime

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

The flight then began its descent into Vilnius and passed to the north of the city on a right-hand downwind approach for its landing on runway 19 at Vilnius Airport. link] Video evidence seen by AeroTime appears to show the aircraft fully established for its landing, with little sign of anything adverse occurring onboard. .”

Final Approach 334

Final Approach Approach Instrument Landing System Runway 334