Flying the Glidescope

Question 1

Approximately what height is the glide slope centerline at the MM of a typical ILS?

Answer 1

200 feet.

Question 2

An ILS is categorized by:

Answer 2

Decision height and flight visibility.

Question 3

Runway Visual Range (RVR) is:

Answer 3

Machine measured horizontal visibility near the approach end of the runway.

Question 4

A non-directional beacon co-located with an outer marker beacon is called:

Answer 4

A Compass Locator.

Question 5

The part of the glideslope that intersects the localizer is called:

Answer 5

The Glidepath.

Question 6

Any deviation from the glidepath, less than half scale, should be corrected by making:

Answer 6

Pitch changes only.