Airline Economics

MAY 16, 2024

Following a GPS jamming interference in the Baltic region that prompted Finnair to pause some flights to Estonia for a month, the Estonian Air Navigation Services will offer an alternative navigation option with its distance measuring equipment solution (DME) from May 23.

Distance Measuring Equipment 59

Distance Measuring Equipment 59

Pilot Institute

JANUARY 14, 2025

DME (Distance Measuring Equipment) calculates the slant range distance to the runway using radio frequencies. Modern IFR-certified GPS can also substitute for DME, providing precise distance information as outlined in AIM 1-2-3. This is provided by Marker Beacons, DME, and GPS.

Approach 96

Approach Descent Runway Instrument Landing System 96

Pilot Institute

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

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. It consists of lights that start at the landing threshold and extend into the approach area.

Approach 52

Approach Knot Runway Distance Measuring Equipment 52

Fear of Landing

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

One hour out, our ground speed is an absurdly slow: seventy knots as indicated by our distance measuring equipment (DME). I tighten my five-point harness that secures our shoulders and hips, with a belt between our legs to prevent us from slipping forward. Out of the corner of my eye, I see Gavin tighten his harness.

Weather 97

Weather Knot Pilot Distance Measuring Equipment 97