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Abu Dhabi Airport’s Northern Runway reopens ahead of schedule; fully operational

Aerotime

Zayed International Airport’s (AUH) Northern Runway (13L/31R) is now fully operational after reopening ahead of schedule following a rehabilitation and upgrade plan. The project included reinforcing and resurfacing the runway with 210,000 tons of asphalt. Exciting News!

Runway 216
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ILS approach with Spencer Suderman to Jacksonville Int’l

Flight Training Central

The Instrument Landing System (ILS) is a precision approach and provides both lateral and vertical guidance to a runway. For most general aviation operations, it allows a pilot to descend to as low as 200′ AGL and assist a pilot in locating the runway in as low as 3/8 mile visibility.

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Ask a CFI: What is an ILS critical area and when should I hold short?

Flight Training Central

When taxiing towards the starting point of a runway, you may see a red sign on the left with the letters ILS. There will also be a corresponding yellow marking on the taxiway, which looks like a ladder.

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VASI vs. PAPI: Understanding the Differences and Similarities

Pilot Institute

These systems are designed to help you stay on the correct glide path as you approach the runway. Knowing their differences can significantly impact your landing. In this article, you will learn how these systems work and what makes them different. nautical miles from the runway threshold.

Runway 98
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How to Fly a VOR Approach: Made Easy

Pilot Institute

This type of approach is a non-precision instrument procedure that uses ground-based radio signals to guide you safely to a waypoint or the runway, even when visibility is poor. Unlike an Instrument Landing System (ILS), a VOR approach only provides horizontal guidance. Look for the runway once you reach the MDA.

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Getting Back in the Air

Plane and Pilot

There was a nice crosswind, and I demonstrated landing on a concrete expansion joint, offset from the runway centerline. Then off to the other runway for a full stop. 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.

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ILS Explained (With Examples)

Pilot Institute

You might have heard pilots talking about the Instrument Landing Systems (ILS). The ILS is a type of approach pilots use to land. The ILS contains multiple components , allowing pilots to land in the worst conditions. The aerials are at the runway’s landing end. What is an ILS? But what is it?