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Was ist Gleitweg?

Gleitweg The vertical guidance portion of an ILS, providing an optimal descent path to the runway threshold for precision approaches.

Source: ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

How is “Gleitweg” Used in Practice?

Melden Sie established auf dem Gleitweg, halten Sie die Anfluggeschwindigkeit, sinken Sie weiter bis zur Entscheidungsflughöhe.

Certification Exam Relevance

ICAO Level 4ICAO Level 5ICAO Level 6EASA FCL.055

Who Needs to Know This Term?

  • Pilots
  • Air Traffic Controllers
  • Cabin Crew

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Was ist Gleitweg?

The vertical guidance portion of an ILS, providing an optimal descent path to the runway threshold for precision approaches.

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