Flight Training Central

JUNE 20, 2025

The OBS for a VOR indicator is set to 253. What is the aircraft's approximate location with reference to the VOR station? Based upon the altitude indicated by altimeter #3, which course direction is appropriate for this VFR cruising altitude? Does the elevator of a T-tail airplane buffet as the main wing approaches a stall?

VOR

Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

Before RNAV, pilots had to rely on radios (NAVAIDs) and antennas on the ground such as VORs (Very High-Frequency Omnidirectional Range) and NDBs (Non-Directional Beacons). These would guide them when they couldn’t see anything outside their airplane. The satellites then send the corrected signals back to your airplane.

Approach

Pilot Institute

MAY 26, 2025

And when it hits, it can cause the airplane to suddenly drop, rise, or tilt sharply. Did you catch any sudden shifts in your airspeed indicator and altimeter? You: We experienced severe clear air turbulence at flight level 400, approximately 35 miles northeast of DBL VOR. What are the consequences of this? Time was 1547 Zulu.

Turbulence

Flying Magazine

JULY 1, 2025

Some do well while others struggle as they get used to the feel of real controls, refine their rudder coordination skills, and attempt to tune radios and VORs without the option of hitting a “pause” button. Set your altimeter. A physical kneeboard —especially one you use both in the sim and in the airplane—helps create continuity.

Rudder

Air Facts

JUNE 23, 2025

I turned back and entered the holding pattern over the VOR where the approach to Whiting Field began. As each airplane ahead of me began their approach, I descended in the holding pattern. I looked at the altimeter: a round gauge, a needle moving counterclockwise, and unreadable numbers. So did the altimeter.

Altimeter

Northstar VFR

AUGUST 25, 2024

Most of these checks can even be done as the airplane is sitting at the gate because they are minimally invasive, require less tools, and take fewer maintenance personnel. Depending on the maintenance specifications required by the FAA for that airplane, these checks commonly happen after 24-60 hours of flight time.

Annual Inspection

Pilot Institute

MARCH 13, 2025

You can use the CDI with navigation aids like VOR (VHF Omnidirectional Range) or GPS. We wont explain technical details, so you may not understand the example if you havent used a VOR. Imagine were flying an HSI-equipped airplane away from VOR. Q: What is the difference between a VOR and a HSI?

VOR

Northstar VFR

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

Not only are we making checks on equipment and systems, but we’re also confirming our proficiency to fly the airplane. Before you start checking for correct operation of the systems, you need to verify that the airplane is airworthy.

Pilot

Pilot Institute

DECEMBER 12, 2024

These paths guide the airplane safely during its descent. Key Differences Between MDA, DA, and DH (Decision Height) There are two kinds of minimum altitudes for two kinds of approaches: MDA (Minimum Descent Altitude) : Used in non-precision approaches like VOR or some GPS approaches. Dont have a functioning radio altimeter?

Altimeter

Pilot Institute

DECEMBER 12, 2024

For example: Pilot: Seattle Approach, Cessna November Four Five One Romeo, Two Zero miles west of Seattle VOR, at 8,000, with Sierra, to land. For example, ATC: Fly runway heading until two miles from Kennedy VOR, then turn right, heading one zero zero. ATC will let you know the current altimeter setting in their reply.

Approach

iPad Pilot News

JUNE 3, 2025

Choose SmartCharts and youll see some new icons next to each line, with a climbing airplane representing a departure, a descending airplane representing an arrival, a feather flag representing an approach, and a circle representing airport diagrams. Transition is set to All by default, so you can see the full procedure.

NOTAMs

Pilot Institute

MAY 1, 2024

Set the ILS, LOC, or VOR frequency required for the approach on your navigation radio. Set your altimeter bug accordingly. Don’t miss this step whenever you brief the approach. 3) Review and Tune NAVAID and Comm Frequencies IAP charts display the approach frequencies prominently in the briefing strip.

Approach

Pilot Institute

APRIL 24, 2024

If flying under IFR, you’ll need a VOR or TACAN receiver, or an RNAV system (GPS). You don’t want an incorrect altimeter setting to cause an airspace incursion. Equipment Requirements A two-way radio. A Mode-C transponder (automatic altitude reporting capability) inside the Mode C Veil. ADS-B Out inside the Mode C Veil.

Clearance

Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 8, 2024

I generally knew what to expect since this was not my first time in a small airplane. ASA Airplane Flying Handbook can be a great resource. Stay ahead of the airplane in-flight to give yourself time to think and to free yourself for jotting down notes as needed.

Aeronautical Information Manual

Fear of Landing

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

I ignore him, select three VOR stations, determine our radial from each of them, draw it on the map, and determine our approximate position based on the intersection of the lines. I might as well chat with the altimeter. I say, “For fun, I’ll use instruments to triangulate our position.” Can you see anything?”

Weather

Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 8, 2024

I generally knew what to expect since this was not my first time in a small airplane. ASA Airplane Flying Handbook can be a great resource. Stay ahead of the airplane in-flight to give yourself time to think and to free yourself for jotting down notes as needed.

Aeronautical Information Manual