Pilot Institute

JANUARY 14, 2025

The ILS (Instrument Landing System) uses radio signals to help pilots align the aircraft accurately on their approach to a runway. An “ILS approach” is a landing procedure using the Instrument Landing System (ILS) to guide an aircraft to the runway. Lets learn more about this system! Precision Approaches (e.g.,

Approach 98

Approach Descent Runway Instrument Landing System 98

Air Facts

MAY 7, 2025

The snow plow operators were happy to be able to go about their clearing operations without having to hold short or vacate runways to wait for arrivals or departures. Not all VOR stations provided DME and not all aircraft had the necessary Equipment on board. From there, the pilot was able to advise runway lights in sight.

Weight-Shift-Control 52

Weight-Shift-Control VOR Runway Distance Measuring Equipment 52

Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 22, 2025

Airport information, such as the length of the runway and the approach lighting pattern. FAA charts also add an airport diagram section showing the runway layout and lighting information. Airport/Runway Information Box This section first provides basic information about the approach. Approach minima. Hazards in the area.

Approach 52

Approach Descent Runway Final Approach 52

Pilot Institute

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

The aerials are at the runway’s landing end. Marker Beacons These days, the ILS is generally paired with a DME (Distance Measuring Equipment). It allows the pilots to compare their height at each DME distance to the promulgated chart. We have the ILS Approach for RDU Runway 5L, for this example.

Knot 52

Knot Approach Runway Distance Measuring Equipment 52

Fear of Landing

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

One hour out, our ground speed is an absurdly slow: seventy knots as indicated by our distance measuring equipment (DME). One-half mile from the runway a diabolic meteorological treachery reduces our cloud crevasse to a narrow V. Sheeting rain streaks the windscreen, but I don’t dare lose sight of the runway.

Weather 98

Weather Knot Pilot Distance Measuring Equipment 98