Pilot Institute
JUNE 19, 2025
Visual runways feature aiming point markings (described later on in this article) if the runway is 4,000ft or longer or used by jet aircraft. To provide a clear area for jet and propeller blasts to dissipate. To prevent jet or propeller blasts from scattering debris or water onto the taxiway. To prevent taxiway overruns.
Plane and Pilot
MAY 31, 2025
Control and Performance Years ago, the debate raged between the control/performance instrument flying methodology used primarily by the military and airline jets and the primary and supporting methodology favored by the GA crowd at the time. In the old days of VOR and ADF, we just turned knobs and pushed a few buttons.
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Air Facts
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
These categories apply whether youre flying a Cub on a summer evening or a business jet on an RNAV approach. We no longer need to worry about identifying VORs and dialing in the right radial, but we do need to worry about that thunderstorm sitting right on top of our direct route or the low ceiling at our destination.
Pilot Institute
JUNE 9, 2025
The hold over “Kingston” VOR? Usually, it will be a ground-based navigational aid such as a VOR or NDB. Holding Speed Compare a fighter jet to a light aircraft. Still, there is a key difference in how they are denoted on charts. You’ll find that missed approach holds are depicted with dotted lines. Take a look at this chart.
Flying Magazine
JULY 7, 2025
It includes NAV/VOR/ILS features and comes with a comprehensive set of accessories, including a headset adapter, a 12V power cord, and a backup AA battery pack. Price: $139.99 Yaesu FTA550L Handheld VHF Transceiver A solid backup radio, the Yaesu FTA550L is effective for pattern work and communicating with nearby towers.
Pilot Institute
MAY 26, 2025
Jet streams, mountainous areas, and high altitudes are more likely to have CAT. They usually occur near jet streams. It might occur high in the sky near jet streams or lower down near the ground. Jet Streams Clear Air Turbulence (CAT) often happens near something called jet str eams. How does a jet stream happen?
Flying Magazine
MAY 9, 2025
But a recent incident I experienced while working with a new Vision Jet owner left me more sympathetic toward these pilots and provided a better understanding of how these situations can creep up. Legally, the pilot was PIC, and I was riding in the right seat to help them develop experience and confidence in the jet.
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