When foul weather wipes out familiar landmarks, airline pilots have the I.L.S. (Instrument Landing System) glide path to lead them in a gradual descent to the runway. At many airports they also have G ...

On a rainy afternoon last week, an Italian airliner approached New York City’s International (Idlewild) Airport through a low overcast from which heavy rain was falling. Guided by instruments and ...

Landing is one of the most difficult aspects of flight. Most airplanes require a long runway and relatively stable winds to attempt to land. Doing so at night requires runway lights, approach lights, ...