Instrumentenlandesystem (ILS: Instrument Landing System)
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Definition
A precision approach system using radio signals to guide aircraft to a runway in poor visibility
Verwandte Begriffe
Anflugverfahren (Approach Procedure)
A series of maneuvers used to align an aircraft with a runway for landing
Entscheidungshöhe (DH: Decision Height)
The altitude during a precision approach at which the pilot must decide to land or go around
Nebel (Fog)
Visibility-reducing water droplets suspended near the surface, a major cause of airport delays
Gleitpfad (GS: Glideslope)
The vertical component of an ILS providing descent guidance to the runway
ILS-Lokalisierungsantenne (LOC: ILS Localizer Antenna)
A ground-based radio transmitter providing horizontal guidance for precision approaches