Pilot Institute

JUNE 19, 2025

As a pilot, understanding every airport marking that you may encounter is vital to the safe operation of your aircraft. Centerlines, aiming points, and touchdown zones help pilots land accurately. Airport markings are a system of symbols, lines, and colors found on runways, taxiways, aprons, and other areas of an airport.

Runway

Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

Area Navigation (RNAV) is a way for pilots to know where they’re going without needing help from the ground. 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). What Are RNAV Approaches? How Does RNAV Work?

Approach

Pilot Institute

JANUARY 27, 2025

Gyroscopic instruments rely on rigidity in space and include the AI, HI, and Turn Coordinator. Pitot-static instruments measure airspeed, altitude, and vertical speed. Mastering the six-pack is essential for safe and effective piloting. What Are the Six Instruments? The turn coordinator has four white demarcations.

Pitot Tube

Pilot Institute

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Have you ever wondered how pilots navigate with such precision? GPS technology has revolutionized aviation, but not all GPS systems are created equal. These systems make GPS navigation more reliable and accurate, but they work in very different ways. Why do these differences matter to pilots? Ready to learn more?

Approach