Title :
Microwave landing system: a pilots point of view
Author :
Rissmiller, Ralph W., Jr.
Author_Institution :
Federal Aviation Admin., Oklahoma City, OK, USA
fDate :
5/1/1990 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The author describes the MLS installation on runway 19L at Mid-Continent Airport, Wichita, Kansas, which has been operational since mid-1987. He describes the MLS equipment installation in his aircraft, which is one of a number of aircraft in the Wichita area that have been equipped with MLS equipment and routinely utilize the system. He summarizes his operational experience with the system. He reports complete satisfaction and increased versatility as a result of the guidance information provided.<>
Keywords :
aircraft instrumentation; ground support equipment; MLS equipment; Mid-Continent Airport; aircraft instrumentation; microwave landing system; Aircraft; Airports; Displays; FAA; Instruments; Meteorology; Multilevel systems; Poles and towers; Power system relaying; Satellite ground stations;
Journal_Title :
Aerospace and Electronic Systems Magazine, IEEE