Pilot Institute

JANUARY 14, 2025

The localizer operates within a subset of the VHF (Very High Frequency) range, similar to VOR, but the underlying technology differs. Modern NAV receivers are typically capable of decoding both VOR and localizer signals, including glideslope signals, even though these systems use distinct technical mechanisms. for the localizer and 0.7

Approach 98

Approach Descent Runway Instrument Landing System 98

Air Facts

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

The weather was challenging, but quite flyable, until just before the JOT VOR, which was the outer marker on the ILS2L approach. As I crossed the runway threshold, it was solid IMC and I had to go missed. The Flight I departed KAZO, and began to realize how tired and hungry I was but did not divert (mistake #4).

Ceiling 90

Ceiling AGL Weather Threshold 90

AV Web

JANUARY 15, 2025

As weve reported, the $1979 flat-rate repair cost for a GNS 430W and $2410 for the GNS 530W is right at a threshold that might not make sense for a unit of its vintage, especially one with questionable future parts support. Its comparable in that it has a VHF comm radio and VOR/ILS receiver. Dont forget the GPS antenna.

VOR 98

VOR Threshold 98

Air Facts

MAY 5, 2025

Just north of Jefferson City, the Kansas City Center controller cleared us to the Jeff City VOR, which was on the airport, to hold at 4,000 feet. I got out my instrument approach chart and studied the holding pattern and the VOR approach procedure. Then my worst fears became reality.

VOR 52

VOR Weather Approach Runway 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. In the 70s, enroute navigation was usually on VOR Airways (Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Radio). The Tower had no radar.

Weight-Shift-Control 52

Weight-Shift-Control VOR Runway Distance Measuring Equipment 52

Pilot Institute

JUNE 9, 2025

The hold over “Kingston” VOR? Holding in Lieu of Procedure Turns Flying a ‘holding pattern’ is a great way to reverse your course and leave yourself pointing towards the runway threshold. Usually, it will be a ground-based navigational aid such as a VOR or NDB. Take a look at this chart. Yep, that’s a missed approach hold.

Airplanes 52

Airplanes Crosswind Approach Knot 52

Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

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). The minima table lists the DA and Height Above Threshold for each type of RNAV approach. Lets look at each type of approach and see how it works.

Approach 52

Approach Pilot Descent Airplanes 52