How Does an ILS Work? | Pilot Institute Airplanes

ILS is a standard landing aid used by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO). It’s often used in low visibility, at night, or in bad weather. ILS can help pilots maintain a predetermined flight path to the runway, even when the runway isn’t visible. ILS stands for Instrument Landing System, a precision radio navigation system that helps pilots land aircraft safely on a runway. ILS uses two radio beams to provide pilots with vertical and horizontal guidance during landing. - #ils #i

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