Flying Magazine

JULY 17, 2025

Distance Measuring Equipment (DME) is about to become more accessible for pilots who use Garmin products.

Distance Measuring Equipment

Pilot Institute

JANUARY 14, 2025

DME (Distance Measuring Equipment) calculates the slant range distance to the runway using radio frequencies. Modern IFR-certified GPS can also substitute for DME, providing precise distance information as outlined in AIM 1-2-3. This is provided by Marker Beacons, DME, and GPS.

Approach

Pilot Institute

JUNE 19, 2025

The associated sign displays the VOR station identification letter, the selected (published) course for the check, the phrase “VOR check course,” and Distance Measuring Equipment (DME) data, if applicable. It’s positioned for easy access by aircraft but won’t obstruct other airport traffic too much.

Runway

Air Facts

MAY 7, 2025

Instrument flights were conducted between these navigation beacons along airways (often called highways in the sky) and a flights progress was measured by crossing intersections (beams from other navigation aids), or in some cases by DME (Distance Measuring Equipment) signals sent out from some VOR stations.

Weight-Shift-Control

Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 22, 2025

However, if you look at the requirements section, youll find that you also need Distance Measuring Equipment (DME) if youre entering from a particular waypoint. Since this example chart shows an ILS or LOC approach, you already know your aircraft requires a functioning ILS receiver.

Approach

Airline Economics

MAY 16, 2024

Following a GPS jamming interference in the Baltic region that prompted Finnair to pause some flights to Estonia for a month, the Estonian Air Navigation Services will offer an alternative navigation option with its distance measuring equipment solution (DME) from May 23.

Distance Measuring Equipment

Pilot Institute

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Marker Beacons These days, the ILS is generally paired with a DME (Distance Measuring Equipment). It allows the pilots to compare their height at each DME distance to the promulgated chart. It consists of lights that start at the landing threshold and extend into the approach area.

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