Golden Epaulettes Aviation Pilot Training AcademyPrecision approachA precision approach is an instrument approach and landing using precision lateral and vertical guidance with minima as determined by the…1d ago1d ago
Golden Epaulettes Aviation Pilot Training AcademyCumulonimbusCumulonimbus clouds pose severe aviation hazards, including severe turbulence, icing, micro-bursts, lightning, high liquid water content…2d ago2d ago
Golden Epaulettes Aviation Pilot Training AcademyCarburetor icingCarburetor icing, the most common ice-related issue in piston-engined aircraft, occurs when humid air causes ice crystals to form in the…3d ago3d ago
Golden Epaulettes Aviation Pilot Training AcademyHypersonic flightSupersonic flight exceeds the speed of sound (Mach 1), enabling rapid travel by aircraft such as the Concorde. Hypersonic flight surpasses…4d ago4d ago
Golden Epaulettes Aviation Pilot Training AcademyClear Air TurbulenceClear Air Turbulence (CAT) is invisible turbulence experienced by airplanes at high altitudes, usually above 20,000 feet. It occurs without…Jun 28Jun 28
Golden Epaulettes Aviation Pilot Training AcademyAirport with a controlWhen operating at an airport with a control tower, pilots must maintain two-way radio contact within Class B, C, and D areas unless…Jun 27Jun 27
Golden Epaulettes Aviation Pilot Training AcademyAir navigationAir navigation Three primary instruments are essential for dead reckoning navigation: the BDHI/remote gyro for direction and position, the…Jun 26Jun 26
Golden Epaulettes Aviation Pilot Training AcademyDreaming of the skies?🌟 Dreaming of the skies? ✈ Becoming a pilot might seem glamorous, but there are a few things to consider before you take off! 🚀Jun 26Jun 26
Golden Epaulettes Aviation Pilot Training AcademyILSThe ILS provides precise alignment and descent guidance for aircraft on final approach to a runway. Its basic components are the localizer…Jun 25Jun 25
Golden Epaulettes Aviation Pilot Training AcademyDead reckoningDead reckoning is a navigation method used to estimate a current position based on a previously determined location, considering known…Jun 24Jun 24
