Descent Distance Measuring Equipment Pilot 
Pilot Institute
JANUARY 14, 2025
So, how do pilots manage to land their aircraft safely and accurately without even being able to see where theyre going? The ILS (Instrument Landing System) uses radio signals to help pilots align the aircraft accurately on their approach to a runway. The ILS gives three types of information to the pilot. Why Do We Need ILS?
Pilot Institute
FEBRUARY 22, 2025
Theyre officially called Instrument Approach Procedure (or IAP) charts, but pilots often casually call them approach plates. The descent profile. As a pilot flying this approach, you need to know where to look for the right information at the right time. This perspective makes the descent path easier to understand.
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