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How does the ILS (Instrument Landing System) work? Explained by CAPTAIN JOE : Video

ILS systems work by sending two beams able to be picked up by aircrafts radios and instrumentation that guide the aircraft down to a safe landing spot in the runway one guides you down on the altitude to the runway in a sort of slope (that’s why it’s called a GLIDESLOPE) and the other guides you into the centreline of a runway from the moment that you hear a pilot say LOCALIZER ALIVE the system is guiding him into the extended centreline of the runway. This is done by a needle on the bottom of the horizontal indicator on the PFD for modern, electronic commercial airliners. And for others it’s done by mechanical gauges.

The GLIDESLOPE works with the same principle, except it shows that needle on the vertical side of the artificial horizon. If you’re to low the needle will tell you by moving up, telling you to climb and if you’re too high it will move down telling you to descend. Aircraft capable of auto land can use the autopilot to interpret this information and make much better adjustments than the pilots can. This is why the auto land is only used in certain conditions that the pilots couldn’t control the plane safely in. I.E- low visibility.

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Boeing, Antonov to Collaborate on Defense Projects

– MOU represents Boeing’s commitment to work with Ukrainian industry

– Includes exploring opportunities for collaborating on in-country support of Unmanned Aerial Systems

A Memorandum of Understanding was signed today by Boeing and Antonov Company to investigate potential collaboration on defense-related projects.

“We’re happy to keep collaborating with the Antonov Company to help Ukraine’s economic development and expansion,” stated Ted Colbert, CEO and president of Boeing Defence, Space, & Security.

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“This agreement demonstrates our ongoing efforts to find more opportunities to work with Ukrainian industry, which was underscored by our signing of the Ukrainian Defence Industry Compact earlier this year.”

The areas of potential collaboration identified in the agreement consist of training, logistical support and overhaul services for tactical Unmanned Aerial Systems utilized by the Ukrainian Armed Forces, which includes the ScanEagle. In addition, the companies will also explore opportunities for Antonov to provide engineering support to Boeing.

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“A strong, innovative, and efficient defense industry is key to sustainable economic development and national security, and we are extremely excited to collaborate with Boeing,” said Ievhen Gavrylov, CEO of Antonov Company.

This agreement brings a whole new level of opportunity to implement the latest and most effective solutions – in addition to the possibility of future projects with Boeing in the aerospace and defense industry.”