Approach Instrument Landing System VOR 
Pilot Institute
JANUARY 14, 2025
The ILS (Instrument Landing System) uses radio signals to help pilots align the aircraft accurately on their approach to a runway. Lets learn more about this system! Key Takeaways ILS provides precise guidance for safe landings in low visibility. Autopilot aids ILS approaches but needs close monitoring.
Pilot Institute
JUNE 19, 2025
Visual Runways Visual runways have no instrument approach procedure available. Non-Precision Runways Non-precision runways have at least one non-precision approach available. Precision Runways Precision runways feature at least one precision approach aid at either end of the runway, such as an Instrument Landing System (ILS).
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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
MAY 7, 2025
The longest runways had front course and back course ILS (Instrument Landing Systems) and an on-field VOR that provided navigation and approach capabilities for aircraft on instrument flights. In the 70s, enroute navigation was usually on VOR Airways (Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Radio).
Pilot Institute
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
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?
Pilot Institute
DECEMBER 4, 2024
We’ll explain what these approaches are, what equipment you’ll need, and why it’s important to understand them for safer flight. Key Takeaways LPV approaches use satellite guidance for near-ILS precision and lower minimums. VNAV adds automated vertical guidance to approaches, reducing pilot workload during descents.
Plane and Pilot
SEPTEMBER 7, 2024
However, when it comes to the instrument panel, the picture is not so rosy. ADFs, marker beacons, and VOR receivers, each relying on a constantly shrinking population of land-based navaids, fill these dated flight decks. Many elderly singles and twins come equipped with a panel chock full of aviation history.
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