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ILS Explained (With Examples)

Pilot Institute

Marker Beacons These days, the ILS is generally paired with a DME (Distance Measuring Equipment). It allows the pilots to compare their height at each DME distance to the promulgated chart. An audible tone or a visual light in the cockpit helps identify the position. This helps the pilots verify the glideslope.