Status of the Federal Aviation Administration's Microwave Landing System
PSAD-78-149
Published: Oct 19, 1978. Publicly Released: Oct 19, 1978.
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The Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA's) microwave landing system (MLS), which is designed to replace existing instrument and other landing systems, is to be an all-weather precision guidance system making instrument landings possible at more locations and providing flexibility in approach paths. It is expected to be easier to install and maintain and less expensive than the current system.
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