Notam 9/1/18

[herc15]

scuse that lack of intelligence but what is a localiser

[nitro999]

MYTEE 53 with Swanwick Mil 252.875

[nitro999]

scuse that lack of intelligence but what is a localiser

Instrument approach landing system

[martmpf]

51 and 53 same issues.. Thats why 52 went first.

[igorski]

scuse that lack of intelligence but what is a localiser

Part of the ILS system: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Instrument_landing_system

[Rory76]

scuse that lack of intelligence but what is a localiser

Something to do with ILS?

Like the “you are here” dot on SatNavs maybe?

[martmpf]

Did 51 get down?

[herc15]

From what i can make out, 51 and 52 landed and 53 diverting,

[martmpf]

Only 53 diverting , others down.
51 and 53 both reported possble ILS issues.

[wezgulf3]

60-0005 MYTEE51

[johnwayne]

scuse that lack of intelligence but what is a localiser

Something to do with ILS?

Like the “you are here” dot on SatNavs maybe?

Localiser provides runway centreline , glideslope approach angle (ht).

[martmpf]

53 on vectors to Mildenhall

[baz1]

rnwy 11 309.200

[TREBAX_RAVEN]

MYTEE53 0012/MT Yellow fin band arr Mildenhall 14:29

[SamP]

To confirm, is that 60-0012?

[slogen51]

Yes 60-0012 - I needed this one so well pleased - first visit for UK?

[DEREK SMITH]

RAF Marham 1973

[Dave Smith]

herc15 wrote:
scuse that lack of intelligence but what is a localiser,

The Localiser is one half of the ILS. It provides guidance to line the aircraft with the runway centreline. The other half is the glidepath which provides information which keeps the aircraft on the ideal approach - ideally 300ft per minute for every mile from touchdown.

[tim_raper]

herc15 wrote:
scuse that lack of intelligence but what is a localiser,

The Localiser is one half of the ILS. It provides guidance to line the aircraft with the runway centreline. The other half is the glidepath which provides information which keeps the aircraft on the ideal approach - ideally 300ft per minute for every mile from touchdown.

It's more than 300ft / min for a B52 doing 150kts+, probably closer to 700ft/min

[mushbuster]

In the trade the approach angle transmitters are referred to as Glideslopes and are typically set up to transmit a signal at an approx. bearing of 3 degrees (2.8 degrees iirc is normal) above horizontal from a defined point on the runway dependant on the terrain surrounding the airfield. This is used with the localiser and equipment in the aircraft to guide the aircraft down an idealized approach funnel onto the runway.