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Glideslope transmission range


Willie Nelson

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When flying the Huey and Viper and L101, no doubt many others, the electronic glideslope transmission range in the Caucus map and NTTR map can only be received around approximately 15 nautical miles. 
 

As a real world pilot that flies internationally from time to time, this is not like any other glideslope transmission that I have ever seen. In Australia usage of ILS is authorised within 25nm and 35 degrees of the LLZ unless specifically limited due to terrain. 
 

In fact, coming in to both capitol cities and smaller locations you can at least see ILS indications albeit with their associated false nodes well into typical VHF transmission range. 
 

Be great if this could be fixed up. 

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On 9/20/2023 at 2:19 PM, randomTOTEN said:

"The glide slope is normally usable to the distance of 10 NM. However, at some locations, the glide slope has been certified for an extended service volume which exceeds 10 NM. "

- USA FAA

 

In Australia the Aeronautical information publication or AIP certifies them to 25 nautical miles and 35 degrees either side of the localiser course. In any case certification or service volume ans the FAA refers to it and visibility of glidepath are two entirely different things. Trust me, all glideslopes the world over are certainly visible well beyond 10 nautical miles, ask anyone who flies a real airplane. 


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