Compass locator
Tags: FAA Pilot's Handbook
Compass locator. A low-power, low- or medium-frequency (L/MF) radio beacon installed at the site of the outer or middle marker of an ILS.
Compass locator. A low-power, low- or medium-frequency (L/MF) radio beacon installed at the site of the outer or middle marker of an ILS.
Compass Locator
The compass locator while not technically part of an ILS procedure serves to maintain situational awareness especially in regard to being vectored outside or inside the FAF. Its range may be lower than 15 miles.
(See COMPASS LOCATOR.)
MIDDLE MARKER- A marker beacon that defines a point along the glideslope of an ILS normally located at or near the point of decision height (ILS Category I).
LOM
compass locator at outer marker.
LONG
Lateral Navigation (GLS)
LONGITUDE
Position on earth, east or west of the prime meridian; Symbols: lambda; Typical Units: rad, deg; ...
signals whereby the pilot of an aircraft equipped with direction finding equipment can determine his bearing to and from the station. When the radio beacon is installed in conjunction with the ILS marker, it is normally called a compass locator.
of an aircraft equipped with direction finding equipment can determine the bearing to and from the station. When the radio beacon is installed in conjunction with the Instrument Landing System marker, it is normally called a compass locator.
equipment can determine his bearing to or from the radio beacon and "home" on or track to or from the station. When the radio beacon is installed in conjuncion with the Instrument Landing System marker, it is normally called a Compass Locator ...
 See also: Aircraft, Landing, Pilot, Navigation, Flight
  
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