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.

NDB

Air

JUNE 17, 2025

Its purpose is twofold: on one hand, it provides the pilot with clear guidance, and on the other, it enables the Air Traffic Control service to manage aircraft flows in a predictable and safe manner. Holding patterns: Depicts the specific circuits where an aircraft must orbit if instructed to hold by air traffic control.

Approach

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.

Airplanes

Aviators of Tomorrow

JUNE 13, 2023

Consider these recommendations: a) Maintain Radio Communication: Keep in touch with air traffic control (ATC) and other pilots in your vicinity. b) Use Traffic Collision Avoidance System (TCAS): Equip your aircraft with a Traffic Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) to detect and track nearby aircraft.

Air Traffic Control