Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

RNAV approaches are now available at thousands of airports worldwide. Theyre especially useful for airports that dont have the budget or suitable terrain to install an Instrument Landing System (ILS). This makes more airports accessible under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR). on the final approach.

Approach 52

Approach Pilot Descent Airplanes 52

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. Terrain clearance became my biggest concern with only an estimate of his distance to the east.

Weight-Shift-Control 52

Weight-Shift-Control VOR Runway Distance Measuring Equipment 52

Pilot Institute

OCTOBER 17, 2024

The Visual Approach Slope Indicator (VASI) is a Visual Glide Slope Indicator (VGSI) placed near a runway to help you land safely. This system of lights is visible from 3-5 miles during the day and 20 miles at night. Like the VASI, PAPI enables you to know if you are too high, too low, or just right when approaching a runway.

Runway 98

Runway Approach Threshold Clearance 98

Aerotime

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

2024, a Boeing 737-400 freighter operated by Swift Air of Spain on behalf of global logistics giant DHL crashed on final approach into Vilnius Airport (VNO) in Lithuania, the aircraft’s intended destination. However, while ATC had transmitted a landing clearance to the crew of BCS18D, no meaningful response was received.

Final Approach 336

Final Approach Approach Instrument Landing System Runway 336