Pilot Institute

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Sometimes, it seems like the pilots can’t see anything all the way down to the ground. 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. The ILS is a type of approach pilots use to land.

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Approach Knot Runway Distance Measuring Equipment 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.

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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 estimated damage totals $456,248,485. The incident occurred while the crew was conducting a low-visibility approach through dense fog.

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Wind Shear Instrument Landing System Final Approach Runway 269

Ask the Pilot

JUNE 28, 2024

Obviously certain outlets find the whole “the pilots flew to the wrong airport!” The pilots, the flight attendants, and their aircraft were dispatched, flight-planned, and fueled for a trip to Edinburgh. But, you’re thinking, wouldn’t the “welcome aboard” spiel by either the pilots or cabin crew have given things away?

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Pilot Institute

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Have you ever wondered how pilots navigate with such precision? GPS technology has revolutionized aviation, but not all GPS systems are created equal. These systems make GPS navigation more reliable and accurate, but they work in very different ways. Why do these differences matter to pilots? Ready to learn more?

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Approach Instrument Landing System Instrument Flight Rules Pilot 52

Airspeed Junkie

AUGUST 6, 2024

Some key features of the radar system include: It is a pulse-Doppler radar, which can track targets at distances beyond visual range and down to close range. It allows pilots to engage enemy aircraft with precision. The radar system can automatically acquire enemy aircraft, providing a significant advantage in close-in dogfights.

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Jet Thrust Pilot Cockpit 52

Airspeed Junkie

JANUARY 24, 2023

The F-16 is designed to be capable of locating targets in any weather condition and detecting low-flying aircraft in radar ground clutter. In case of non-visual bombing conditions, the fighter jet can deliver ordnance accurately thanks to its all-weather capability. As per the Air Force Statistics of the U.S.,

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Jet Cockpit Instrument Landing System Pilot 52

Aerotime

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Onboard the incident flight was two pilots of Spanish origin, plus two DHL employees – one German citizen plus one Lithuanian citizen. At the time of writing, reports say that one person (reportedly one of the pilots) has lost their life as a result of the incident. Poor weather conditions do not appear to be a factor.

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Final Approach Approach Instrument Landing System Runway 334

Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

To a pilot, however, aviation laws are the rules by which they operate to ensure the highest level of safety. Despite us pilots considering ourselves the epitome of human perfection, few are bar-certified lawyers. General aviation operations fall into this categorythink of a private pilot flying with his friends or family.

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Federal Aviation Regulations Pilot Instrument Landing System Approach 72