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Lesson 02 · ILS fundamentals

Don’t Chase the Needle

Read the trend before making the correction

Level
Fundamentals
Time
2 minutes
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Free

An ILS indication shows relationship and trend. A calm correction begins with understanding which way the desired path lies.

  1. 1Decision
  2. 2Debrief
  3. 3Transfer

Scenario

You are established on an ILS at approximately 1,200 feet AGL. The localizer is centered and airspeed is on target.

The glideslope indication moves above center and continues trending upward.

Make the call

What should you do?