Pilot Institute

JANUARY 14, 2025

So, how do pilots manage to land their aircraft safely and accurately without even being able to see where theyre going? 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! What Is an ILS Approach?

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Approach Descent Runway Instrument Landing System 98

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).

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Weight-Shift-Control VOR Runway Distance Measuring Equipment 52

Pilot Institute

JANUARY 27, 2025

The stability of the spinning disc increases with an increase in mass or speed of the disc. The discs inside the mechanical gyros of aircraft instruments are constructed of heavy-duty materials to allow the disc to spin at very high speeds. This spinning disc will maintain a constant attitude as long as no external forces act upon it.

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Pitot Tube Altimeter Instrument Flight Rules Descent 52

Pilot Institute

DECEMBER 4, 2024

LPV (Localizer Performance with Vertical Guidance) LPV works just like a virtual Instrument Landing System (ILS) approach. These approaches use the Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) for ILS-like precision. VNAV Benefits Stabilized approaches. Always have a backup (ILS/VOR). Better weather conditions.

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