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Old 11-14-2006, 05:50 AM
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Texandrvr
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The other reason for identifying the nonprec FAF while on the ILS is in order to check the glideslope crossing altitude. That's the little number between the maltese cross and the NAVAID at the top. That is the only way to ensure that you are on the correct GS. There is such a phenomenon as a "false glideslope". This check is required for AF pilots BTW.
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