Post by Don Gieseke on Apr 6, 2012 8:20:08 GMT -6
QUIZ ME!
Here’s a question asked by an AOPA member who contacted our aviation services staff through the AOPA Pilot Information Center. Test your knowledge.
Question: Do I need a marker beacon receiver to perform a Category 1 ILS approach?
Answer: A marker beacon receiver is required if substitute equipment is not available to identify the outer marker. A category 1 ILS approach procedure includes an outer marker that needs to be identified to help the pilot verify final approach fix (FAF) crossing and the aircraft's altitude on the glideslope. According to FAR 91.175(K), the substitutes are a compass locator, precision approach radar or airport surveillance radar, DME, VOR, or a nondirectional beacon fix. The other option is a suitable RNAV system that identifies the outer marker. So, as long as you have the equipment to identify the FAF you would be legal to perform this approach.
Here’s a question asked by an AOPA member who contacted our aviation services staff through the AOPA Pilot Information Center. Test your knowledge.
Question: Do I need a marker beacon receiver to perform a Category 1 ILS approach?
Answer: A marker beacon receiver is required if substitute equipment is not available to identify the outer marker. A category 1 ILS approach procedure includes an outer marker that needs to be identified to help the pilot verify final approach fix (FAF) crossing and the aircraft's altitude on the glideslope. According to FAR 91.175(K), the substitutes are a compass locator, precision approach radar or airport surveillance radar, DME, VOR, or a nondirectional beacon fix. The other option is a suitable RNAV system that identifies the outer marker. So, as long as you have the equipment to identify the FAF you would be legal to perform this approach.