The Precision Approach Path Indicator - PAPI.

Abstract

The Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI) is a simple visual aid that has been developed to assist pilots during their approach to landing. It enables pilots to acquire the correct glideslope and subsequently to maintain their position on it, thus ensuring an accurate approach and landing. This paper discusses the operational requirements for current and future needs and shows why the PAPI system best meets these needs. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1976
Accession Number
ADA038149

Entities

People

  • A. J. Smith
  • D. Johnson

Organizations

  • Royal Aircraft Establishment

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Traffic
  • Aircraft Equipment
  • Aircraft Landings
  • Aircrafts
  • Clearances
  • Electrical Circuits
  • Flight
  • Flight Paths
  • Landing Fields
  • Maintenance Personnel
  • Military Aircraft
  • Passenger Aircraft
  • Pilots
  • Precision
  • Standards
  • Transport Aircraft
  • White Light

Readers

  • Aviation Science / Aeronautics.
  • Materials Science
  • Systems Analysis and Design