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How to Fly an ILS Approach

Pilot Institute

The ILS (Instrument Landing System) uses radio signals to help pilots align the aircraft accurately on their approach to a runway. An “ILS approach” is a landing procedure using the Instrument Landing System (ILS) to guide an aircraft to the runway. Lets learn more about this system! Precision Approaches (e.g.,

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How I failed my IFR Practical Test Twice

Air Facts

To my surprise, the Cessna 172S that I have flown for all my training for Private Pilot and Instrument training, had a lapsed 30-day VOR check. I went into the office and informed them of the out-of-date VOR check and a mechanic took the airplane up while I was doing the oral portion of the checkride to complete the VOR check.

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How to Fly a VOR Approach: Made Easy

Pilot Institute

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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I Am UNSAFE Checklist—Lessons Learned on a Fateful Night

Air Facts

The weather was challenging, but quite flyable, until just before the JOT VOR, which was the outer marker on the ILS2L approach. I held at 800, assuming Id see the runway lights below me and then I could continue to 06C. As I crossed the runway threshold, it was solid IMC and I had to go missed.

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Chart Wise: Spirit of St. Louis ILS 26L

Flying Magazine

Subscribe Now Featured A) Two Radials Depicted From the STL VOR, there are two radials depicted that intersect with the final approach path—the R-144 and the R-194. Transitioning from the TOY VOR is also a heavy line radial along the R-261 and notes that no procedure turn would be needed (NoPT).

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Departure Procedure

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So fly runway heading to 4000 expect vectors in 10 min. Would I do a turn to the CLT/VOR then outbound on the R-255 OR would ground give specific instructions? I fly into KCLT for some Class B practice. As normal I am assigned the Knights Three. BUT if I was assigned the DEBIE transition how would I fly it?

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How to Read an IFR Approach Chart

Pilot Institute

Airport information, such as the length of the runway and the approach lighting pattern. FAA charts also add an airport diagram section showing the runway layout and lighting information. Airport/Runway Information Box This section first provides basic information about the approach. Approach minima. Hazards in the area.