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Che cos'e 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?

Riferire quando sul glide slope, mantenere velocità di avvicinamento, continuare la discesa fino all’altitudine di decisione.

Certification Exam Relevance

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

Who Needs to Know This Term?

  • Pilots
  • Air Traffic Controllers
  • Cabin Crew

Related Aviation English Terms

Localizzatoresistema di atterraggio strumentaleSistema di atterraggio strumentaleGlide Slope

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Che cos'e 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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