US investigators probing a CommutAir Embraer ERJ-145’s offset approach path, before it suffered a runway excursion at Presque Isle, have disclosed that a second aircraft had encountered an offset to ...
French investigation authority BEA believes the prevalence of ILS approaches has obscured an underlying vulnerability of aircraft to the risk of terrain collision arising from incorrect altimeter ...
During a solo circumnavigation attempt, a pilot performed a night ILS approach into Al Bateen Executive Airport in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Instrument Landing System procedures allow aircraft ...
METRO AIRPORT (WXYZ) — The U.S. Special Counsel is taking issue with the actions of Federal Aviation Administration managers at Metro Airport yet again. The 7 ...
A look at some of the most challenging approaches in the world, and what makes them so difficult for pilots.
The author generally prefers RNAV (GPS) approaches over ILS approaches due to potential ILS signal issues and the complexities of switching CDI needles on some systems, which can lead to unintended ...