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

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

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. Usually, this is small, light aircraft used in general aviation(single-engine airplanes).

Approach 52

Approach Knot Runway Distance Measuring Equipment 52

Ask the Pilot

JUNE 28, 2024

On March 25th, a British Airways regional jet took off from London City Airport (LCY) bound for Dusseldorf, Germany. Not until the jet touched down did they realize they were headed to the wrong city. April 23, 2019 DID YOU HEAR the one about the flight that went to Edinburgh instead of Dusseldorf?

Air Traffic Control 57

Air Traffic Control Approach Runway Instrument Landing System 57

Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Key Takeaways Part 91 covers general aviation with minimal restrictions. Part 91 concerns general operations and flight rules. General aviation operations fall into this categorythink of a private pilot flying with his friends or family. Part 135 regulates charter and commuter flights with stricter rules.

Federal Aviation Regulations 72

Federal Aviation Regulations Pilot Instrument Landing System Approach 72