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What is Glide slope?

Glide slope 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 “Glide slope” Used in Practice?

Report established on the glide slope, maintain approach speed, continue descent until decision altitude.

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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What is Glide slope?

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

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