Chapter 7 MLS Flashcards
1
Q
What type of approach is an MLS?
A
Precision approach
2
Q
What are the advantages of MLS compared with ILS?
A
- more channels
- no straight in long final approaches
- allows special procedures
- no multipath interference
- little sight prep
3
Q
What is the scan rate in azimuth?
A
13 scan cycles per second
4
Q
What is the scan rate in azimuth?
A
39 scans per second
5
Q
What is the coverage in azimuth?
A
40 degrees either side
6
Q
What is the coverage elevation?
A
20 degrees
7
Q
What is the frequency band of the MLS?
A
5031-5091MHz
8
Q
What does the aircraft require to use MLS?
A
Multi mode receiver
9
Q
What does the aircraft require to do a segmented/curved MLS approach?
A
DME/P
