A significant shift has occurred in non-precision approach philosophy, moving from the "dive and drive" method (steep descent to MDA then leveling off) to the FAA's current standard of a ...

The two privately funded precision instrument approach procedures at Monmouth Executive Airport have lower minimums than the non-precision approaches that were originally approved for the airport.

Precision, accuracy, stability – these are what a pilot wants in a precision instrument approach. The instrument landing system (ILS) has provided these qualities for years; however, the Federal ...

ILS is a traditional ground-based precision approach system, utilizing localizer and glideslope radio signals, and remains the standard for lowest visibility (Category II/III) despite potential signal ...

The South African Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has approved instrument approach procedures at eight airports, the Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS) announced on Tuesday. It said critical ...