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
Pilot Institute
JUNE 19, 2025
On runways used by international commercial flights, a threshold must be present (we’ll look into that later in this article). Non-precision runways often look similar to visual runways but feature threshold and aiming point markings. A runway threshold identifies the beginning of a runway.
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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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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