Plane and Pilot

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Some pilots discover they need extra practice with performance landings or more time mastering VOR navigation, for instance. Still, its common to have weak spots, so its essential to communicate with your instructor about areas that need more attention.

Federal Aviation Regulations

Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

The Demise of the Airway Beacon System: 1940s 1950s With the introduction of advanced radio navigation aids like VOR (VHF Omnidirectional Range) and ILS (Instrument Landing System) in the 1940s and 1950s, the Airway Beacon System began to lose its importance. Most issues regarding airport beacons are related to misidentification.

VOR

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

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. The Flight I departed KAZO, and began to realize how tired and hungry I was but did not divert (mistake #4). Rain had begun as the approaching weather had arrived.

Ceiling

WayMan

JUNE 16, 2025

It involves an extensive set of advanced systems: Navigation Systems: Such as the Global Positioning System (GPS), VHF Omni-Directional Range (VOR) receivers, and Inertial Navigation Systems (INS), offering accurate positional knowledge and guidance.

Instrument Meteorological Conditions

Flying Magazine

MAY 7, 2025

Indeed, the Garmin nav/com radio listed above includes the functionality/display of a VOR head that our 1971 pilot would have to purchase separately, to the tune of $4,000. And obviously, theyd be getting a small fraction of todays reliability and capability.

Airplanes

Vintage Aviation News

MAY 3, 2025

I also used an old VOR in the upper left quadrant, which will be replaced when the time comes. I used the Blinker Oxygen Indicator as a “stand-by” to fill in space, it looks better when on display to have as many holes filled as possible.

Pitot Tube

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. For VOR and NDB holding procedures, you’ll have to constantly monitor the audible ident to ensure that the beacon is radiating and providing you with reliable information before entering the hold. Take a look at this chart.

Airplanes

Air Facts

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

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. Book work and sim time really do pay off.

Pilot in Command

Flight Training Central

JUNE 20, 2025

The OBS for a VOR indicator is set to 253. What is the aircraft's approximate location with reference to the VOR station? Comply with all medical requirements or restrictions associated with their U.S. driver's license. The CDI is deflected to the right with a TO indication. South-Southeast North-Northeast Southwest Correct!

VOR

Flying Magazine

MAY 21, 2025

When an air carrier declares an emergency due to a loss of a VOR or other instrumentation, I get an email. Although NTSB 830.5 It is part of the airline company operating procedures. Remember this is a crewed environment, said Sedor, noting they have more resources than someone flying a single-pilot operation in a GA environment.

Pilot

Pilot Institute

MARCH 6, 2025

It consists of two independent components VOR and TACAN. VORTAC – VHF Omni-directional Range/Tactical Air Navigation VORTAC is a navigational aid operating in the VHF band that is used to provide guidance along airways, air traffic service routes, and intermediate and final approach tracks.

Pilot

Flying Magazine

MAY 13, 2025

The idea of briefing the approach is to know what to expect during the execution of itthe missed approach procedure, approach type hardware and weather minima, radio frequency and VOR radials, time if in a timed approach, inbound heading, and final altitude.

Rudder

Pilot's Life Blog

JUNE 18, 2025

These exercises teach cross-check techniques, navigation using VOR or GPS, and system management under IFR conditions. Instrument maneuvers include partial-panel straight-and-level flight, standard-rate turns, and instrument approaches (ILS, GPS).

Pilot

Air

JUNE 17, 2025

VOR , NDB). Holding patterns: Depicts the specific circuits where an aircraft must orbit if instructed to hold by air traffic control. Navigation systems: Shows the location and frequency of ground-based radio aids, if any (e.g.,

Approach

Pilot's Life Blog

JUNE 18, 2025

These features help students master precision approaches, navigation via GPS and VOR, instrument cross-check, and complex airspace procedures before advancing to multi-engine or commercial certificates. Why do many schools use a Cessna 172 for student pilots?

Cockpit

AV Web

JANUARY 15, 2025

Its comparable in that it has a VHF comm radio and VOR/ILS receiver. If we had to pick a preference for a vintage used GPS, we might go with a well-cared-for GNS 530W, but understand that it may not be a long-term solution because of support. We found plenty of them priced at or around the $5000 point. Dont forget the GPS antenna.

VOR

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.

VOR

Flying Magazine

MAY 23, 2025

Navigation and weather awareness are enhanced with a Narco 810, VOR with CDI, Garmin 496, and stormscope. Pilots looking for IFR readiness will appreciate the Garmin GMA 340 audio panel, Garmin 430W GPS/nav/com, GTX 327 transponder, and GDL 88 providing full ADS-B In and Out capabilities.

Annual Inspection

Flight Training Central

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

The weather reports or weather forecasts, or a combination of them, indicate that, at the estimated time of arrival at the alternate airport, the ceiling and visibility at that airport will be at or above the following weather minima: A ceiling of at least 600 feet and a visibility of two statute miles if the airport has a precision approach (ILS Approach) (..)

Ceiling

Pilot's Life Blog

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Familiarity with navigation aids, such as VORs and GPS, is also important. Planning and executing a cross-country flight using pilotage (visual references) and dead reckoning (calculations based on time, speed, and course) are critical skills.

Weather

Pilot Institute

JANUARY 27, 2025

The Heading Indicator should not be confused with the Horizontal Situation Indicator (HSI), which is an evolution of the Heading Indicator that includes VHF Omnidirectional Range (VOR) and Instrument Landing System (ILS) indications.

Pitot Tube

Pilot Institute

MAY 26, 2025

You: We experienced severe clear air turbulence at flight level 400, approximately 35 miles northeast of DBL VOR. You: Denver Radio, United 872 with an urgent pilot report. FSS: United 872, go ahead with your report. Time was 1547 Zulu. Aircraft is a B777. The turbulence lasted about 3 minutes and caused altitude deviation of about 200 feet.

Turbulence

Flight Training Central

JUNE 16, 2025

VOR, you must complete a special awareness training program and hold a certificate of training completion. Each site can illuminate and track a particular aircraft. If you see this, you should immediately contact ATC. If you want to fly within sixty nautical miles of the Washington D.C. You can find this requirement in 14 CFR 91.161.

Clearance

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). They use modern satellite navigation, like the GPS in your phone or car, instead of old-fashioned radios.

Approach

Inflight Pilot Training

MARCH 30, 2025

An instrument rating unlocks access to: Airports with IFR approaches (ILS, RNAV, VOR, etc.) Access More Airports and Airspace Want to fly into a destination with unpredictable weather? A busy Class B airport? A mountain valley where clouds sit low over the ridges?

Pilot

Vintage Aviation News

MAY 12, 2025

Equipped with VOR and NDB navigation aids, Smith still faced significant challenges throughout her 27,750-mile journey. However, seasonal weather and wind conditions proved unfavorable, requiring her to adjust her course as the flight progressed.

NDB

Flying Magazine

JULY 25, 2025

The panel includes integrated comms, VOR navigation, and traffic awareness via TCAS. Inside, new owners will find a clean and modern layout centered on dual Dynon SkyView displays, one of which features touchscreen capability. A digital autopilot is also installed for ease of workload during longer legs.

VOR

Flying Magazine

MAY 12, 2025

Some Cirrus owners have successfully installed Starlink Mini in the baggage area under a window, while others have explored more creative solutions such as mounting it in a wing tip (though this requires testing to ensure it doesnt interfere with other systems like VOR antennas).

Weather

Flying Magazine

MAY 9, 2025

At MOSSS, we needed to turn about 50 degrees left to fly to DNW, the Dunoir VOR. Id been shooting video with my iPhone but stopped a few seconds after the incident began. It was only by inspecting the video afterward that I figured out how we got into the situation.

Aeronautical Decision-Making

Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 22, 2025

Non-precision approaches (such as a localizer, VOR, LNAV, or NDB) use a Maltese cross for the FAF. Precision approaches (such as ILS) use a jagged arrow to mark the FAF. This is the point where you should intercept the ILS glideslope. At this point you should start descending to the Minimum Descent Altitude (MDA).

Approach

Air Facts

JUNE 4, 2025

I tuned the Manila VOR to confirm my position and set up the next waypoint. Below me stretched a patchwork of rice fields, coconut groves, and coastal villages. The air was smooth, the engine humming steadily, and that familiar sense of freedom settled in. About halfway to Bohol, I noticed a thin layer of clouds forming ahead.

Altimeter

Plane and Pilot

JUNE 20, 2025

The traditional six-pack of flight instruments remains in its original place, next to dual VOR displays. The compact instrument panel has survived decades of upgrades without becoming sloppy or cluttered like so many other aircraft. Switches and engine instruments also appear in their traditional locations.

VOR

Pilot's Life Blog

JUNE 17, 2025

Simulated instrument scenarios: partial panel, unusual attitudes, instrument approaches (ILS, GPS, VOR). Instrument Rating (IR) Use our Cessna 172S with G1000 for IFR training —learn to fly in clouds and low‐visibility conditions. Minimum 50 hours cross‐country PIC, 40 hours actual or simulated instrument time.

Checkride

Flying Magazine

JUNE 24, 2025

For example, “Jax center, Cessna 34B needs 10 degrees left for weather until passing the Chesterfield VOR in 15 miles.” READ MORE: Weather Margins Act as Tool to Manage Uncertainty for Pilots Even better, look at your multifunction display or iPad and find a fix ATC can use.

Air Traffic Control

Flying Magazine

JULY 1, 2025

Some do well while others struggle as they get used to the feel of real controls, refine their rudder coordination skills, and attempt to tune radios and VORs without the option of hitting a “pause” button. The difference is not how much time they spent in the sim. It’s what they used, and how they used it.

Rudder

Flying Magazine

JUNE 30, 2025

The IFR panel includes an Aspen EFD 1000, Garmin GTN 750 GPA/nav/com, Garmin GNS 430 GPS/nav/com, GMA 35 audio panel, GI 106A VOR indicator, GDL 88 transceiver for ADS-B In and Out, Garmin GTX 328 transponder, CGR 30P engine monitor, and S-TEC 50 autopilot. The aircraft received new paint in 2012 and a refurbished interior in 2015.

VOR