Pilot Institute

JANUARY 14, 2025

Even driving a car can be dangerous in foggy weather. So, how do pilots manage to land their aircraft safely and accurately without even being able to see where theyre going? The ILS (Instrument Landing System) uses radio signals to help pilots align the aircraft accurately on their approach to a runway.

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Approach Descent Runway Instrument Landing System 96

Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Are you curious about flying a VOR approach? If you’re aiming to master instrument-rated flying, it’d be valuable to learn about VOR approaches. We’ll cover what a VOR approach is, how to fly it step-by-step, and even whether GPS can replace it in today’s navigation. Ready to make VOR approaches easy?

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VOR Approach Descent Final Approach 52

Pilot Institute

DECEMBER 4, 2024

(Explaining Each in Simple Terms) LPV, LNAV, and VNAV are three navigation types that provide Global Positioning System (GPS) based instrument approach guidance for your aircraft. That’s because each one assists you in navigating to the runway based on the weather and your aircraft equipment. Better weather conditions.

Approach 52

Approach Descent Weather VOR 52

Plane and Pilot

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

However, when it comes to the instrument panel, the picture is not so rosy. ADFs, marker beacons, and VOR receivers, each relying on a constantly shrinking population of land-based navaids, fill these dated flight decks. If you are still listening to the AM baseball and weather on your ADF, its days, at least in the U.S.,

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Cockpit Instrument Landing System Approach Pilot 78

Pilot Institute

DECEMBER 19, 2024

This technology provides reliable navigation in various weather conditions and increases safety during important flight phases such as landing and other flight operations. Modern WAAS-enabled avionics also offer a cost advantage over older navigation systems. How does WAAS make flying safer? How does WAAS help with approaches?

Approach 52

Approach Instrument Landing System Instrument Flight Rules Pilot 52