Aircraft Systems

distance measuring equipment

An aircraft navigation system providing slant-range distance to a ground station, often paired with VOR or ILS.

Quick answer: An aircraft navigation system providing slant-range distance to a ground station, often paired with VOR or ILS.

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Quick answer

An aircraft navigation system providing slant-range distance to a ground station, often paired with VOR or ILS.

Why it matters

distance measuring equipment matters because it supports clear communication in Aircraft Systems contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.

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What is distance measuring equipment?

In this glossary, distance measuring equipment refers to: An aircraft navigation system providing slant-range distance to a ground station, often paired with VOR or ILS.

How is distance measuring equipment used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "DME indicates 5 nautical miles to threshold, prepare for final approach."

Why does distance measuring equipment matter in aviation?

distance measuring equipment matters because it supports clear communication in Aircraft Systems contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.

Who uses distance measuring equipment?

distance measuring equipment is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does distance measuring equipment belong to?

In this glossary, distance measuring equipment is grouped under Aircraft Systems. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.

Where does this definition come from?

This definition is sourced from ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG and published by Protermify Aviation as a static aviation reference page.

Definition

An aircraft navigation system providing slant-range distance to a ground station, often paired with VOR or ILS.

Operational example

DME indicates 5 nautical miles to threshold, prepare for final approach.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Aircraft Systems

Exam relevance

  • ICAO Level 4
  • ICAO Level 5
  • ICAO Level 6
  • EASA FCL.055

Target audience

  • Pilots
  • Air Traffic Controllers
  • Cabin Crew

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