Lesson 02 · ILS fundamentals
Don’t Chase the Needle
Read the trend before making the correction
An ILS indication shows relationship and trend. A calm correction begins with understanding which way the desired path lies.
- 1Decision
- 2Debrief
- 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