When we need to land our helicopter in cloud, darkness or bad weather we would use an ILS or ‘Instrument Landing System’ approach. Here, Flight Examiner Angus is demonstrating how to set up and execute an instrument approach in the AW139 Full Flight Simulator. ILS means that the aircraft can automatically descend towards a runway by itself, whilst the Pilot monitors the instruments until the aircraft has visibility to land. If a landing cannot be accomplished following an instrument approach, th

🫡🫡🫡 Understanding the Instrument Landing System (ILS): A Guide to Safe Approaches The ILS is a precision approach system that enables pilots to land safely in low-visibility conditions like fog, rain, or nighttime. It uses ground-based radio signals to provide both lateral (left-right) and vertical (up-down) guidance, ensuring a smooth and accurate descent onto the runway. Components of ILS: Localizer (LLZ) Purpose: Provides lateral guidance to keep the aircraft aligned with the runway center