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Distance Measuring Equipment

Final Approach

How to Read an IFR Approach Chart

Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 22, 2025

Since this example chart shows an ILS or LOC approach, you already know your aircraft requires a functioning ILS receiver. However, if you look at the requirements section, youll find that you also need Distance Measuring Equipment (DME) if youre entering from a particular waypoint. Intersections at fixes are labeled INT.

Approach

Approach Descent Runway Final Approach

ILS Explained (With Examples)

Pilot Institute

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

It consists of lights that start at the landing threshold and extend into the approach area. The pilots can continue the approach to land when they are visual with the ALS. Marker Beacons These days, the ILS is generally paired with a DME (Distance Measuring Equipment). This helps the pilots verify the glideslope.

Approach

Approach Knot Runway Distance Measuring Equipment

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