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Experience in the Chair: Guiding a Twin Beech Home

Air Facts

Its maximum takeoff weight of 9,300 pounds and large cabin space made it suitable for cargo, passengers, or specialized equipment. After the war, many surplus aircraft were repurposed for civilian use in business aviation, regional airlines, and bush operations. Such it was in those days.

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ILS Explained (With Examples)

Pilot Institute

It consists of lights that start at the landing threshold and extend into the approach area. The pilots can continue the approach to land when they are visual with the ALS. Marker Beacons These days, the ILS is generally paired with a DME (Distance Measuring Equipment). This helps the pilots verify the glideslope.

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