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Navigation und Luftraum
Gleitpfad (GS: Glideslope)
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Definition
The vertical component of an ILS providing descent guidance to the runway
Verwandte Begriffe
Entscheidungshöhe (DH: Decision Height)
The altitude during a precision approach at which the pilot must decide to land or go around
ILS-Lokalisierungsantenne (LOC: ILS Localizer Antenna)
A ground-based radio transmitter providing horizontal guidance for precision approaches
Instrumentenlandesystem (ILS: Instrument Landing System)
A precision approach system using radio signals to guide aircraft to a runway in poor visibility
PAPI (PAPI)
Precision Approach Path Indicator — a visual aid providing glidepath guidance during approach
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gleitpfad (GS: Glideslope)?
The vertical component of an ILS providing descent guidance to the runway
What does GS stand for?
GS stands for Gleitpfad (GS: Glideslope). The vertical component of an ILS providing descent guidance to the runway
How does Gleitpfad (GS: Glideslope) relate to other aviation concepts?
Gleitpfad (GS: Glideslope) is closely related to Decision Height and ILS Localizer Antenna, among other key aviation concepts.
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