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How to Fly a VOR Approach: Made Easy

Pilot Institute

Proper identification and tracking of VOR radials is essential to flying these approaches. 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.

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Round Dials or Glass Cockpits?

Plane and Pilot

GPS is everywhere, from our wristwatches and cell phones to the complete selection of RNAV departures, approaches and T routes that comprise the majority of the under-12,500-foot airspace system. The Instrument Landing System (ILS) seems safe for now, but LPV approaches are cheap, accurate, and are everywhere.

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VASI vs. PAPI: Understanding the Differences and Similarities

Pilot Institute

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.

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ILS Explained (With Examples)

Pilot Institute

The ILS approach has revolutionized aviation and the types of weather we can fly in. Including how it became the most reliable approach for pilots in aviation history. You might have heard pilots talking about the Instrument Landing Systems (ILS). The ILS is a type of approach pilots use to land.

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B-1B bomber accident at Ellsworth AFB caused by crew errors, unhealthy culture

Aerotime

The incident occurred while the crew was conducting a low-visibility approach through dense fog. During the final approach, the pilot reduced engine throttles to manage airspeed and align with the Instrument Landing System glideslope. The estimated damage totals $456,248,485.