Aircraft Systems

instrument landing system

A precision approach system providing lateral and vertical guidance to aircraft during landing using radio signals.

Quick answer: A precision approach system providing lateral and vertical guidance to aircraft during landing using radio signals.

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Quick answer

A precision approach system providing lateral and vertical guidance to aircraft during landing using radio signals.

Why it matters

instrument landing system matters because it supports clear communication in Aircraft Systems contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.

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Questions and answers

What is instrument landing system?

In this glossary, instrument landing system refers to: A precision approach system providing lateral and vertical guidance to aircraft during landing using radio signals.

How is instrument landing system used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Cleared for ILS approach, localizer and glideslope captured, continuing to land."

Why does instrument landing system matter in aviation?

instrument landing system matters because it supports clear communication in Aircraft Systems contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.

Who uses instrument landing system?

instrument landing system is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does instrument landing system belong to?

In this glossary, instrument landing system is grouped under Aircraft Systems. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.

Where does this definition come from?

This definition is sourced from ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG and published by Protermify Aviation as a static aviation reference page.

Definition

A precision approach system providing lateral and vertical guidance to aircraft during landing using radio signals.

Operational example

Cleared for ILS approach, localizer and glideslope captured, continuing to land.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Aircraft Systems

Exam relevance

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

Target audience

  • Pilots
  • Air Traffic Controllers
  • Cabin Crew

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