Altimeter Approach Final Approach 
Pilot Institute
FEBRUARY 15, 2025
Well, one important thing youll need to know is RNAV approaches. These approaches use GPS to help you land and offer more flexibility than traditional systems like ILS. In this guide, you’ll learn how RNAV approaches work, the different types available, and tips to make them feel natural and straightforward.
Air Facts
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
Consider the following accident report, a representative one picked mostly at random, which recounts how the pilot of an A36 Bonanza got behind the airplane, lost situational awareness, and ultimately crashed on an RNAV approach. These categories apply whether youre flying a Cub on a summer evening or a business jet on an RNAV approach.
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Vintage Aviation News
JANUARY 30, 2025
Chet Smith, who had learned to fly the Coronado as co-pilot to DeLorenzo, said his altimeter over the target indicated less 50 feet. On the final approach to the target, I turned over control of the plane to the bombardier by means of the auto synchronization of the autopilot and the Norden bombsight.
Air Facts
MAY 5, 2025
The ice finally disappeared altogether as we descended into clear skies and above freezing air on our approach to Kirksville. All in all, the weather looked perfect for my very first cross country where I would be in actual instrument conditions for the entire flight, including the approach. How can this be?
Fear of Landing
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
Whether or not there were issues with CRM or in the approach, there is no evidence at this time that either pilot had struggled through their training or were anything less than qualified for their positions. The cockpit recordings during the final approach and the flight data on impact are sure to be of particular interest.
Plane and Pilot
JULY 1, 2025
Investigators noted at the time of the accident the temperature was 30 degrees Celsius, the dew point was 4 C, and the altimeter setting was 29.98. The student turned early onto the base leg of the airport traffic pattern, then turned onto final approach, resulting in the airplane being high and fast.
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 checked the course deviation indicator for the straight-in approach—but the needle didn’t make sense. Two pilots landed successfully.
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