Air Traffic Control Approach NDB 
Flying Magazine
JULY 29, 2025
Such is the case of a friend of mine, Heather “Ramp Rat” McNevin, a retired air traffic controller who was called upon to present a seminar on “all things ATC.” Months ago I promised a friend who lives in Texas that I would teach him how to fly a non-directional beacon (NDB) approach.
Air
JUNE 17, 2025
Understanding a Visual Approach Chart VAC A Practical Guide for Pilots Every pilot remembers the feeling of approaching a familiar aerodrome: a blend of focus and comfort. To navigate safely within the controlled airspace of an aerodrome, Visual Flight Rules (VFR) pilots rely on a vital document: the Visual Approach Chart (VAC).
Pilot Institute
JUNE 9, 2025
Traffic Busy airports can only accommodate a certain number of airplanes safely at any one time. The ramp may be busy, or air traffic control may have reached its limit regarding how many airplanes they can safely monitor within their airspace. That way, air traffic control can keep other traffic around the airport clear.
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