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Marcador

A radio transmitter used in the ILS to provide pilots with range information along the approach path, typically located at specified distances from the runway threshold.

Quick answer: A radio transmitter used in the ILS to provide pilots with range information along the approach path, typically located at specified distances from the runway threshold.

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Quick answer

A radio transmitter used in the ILS to provide pilots with range information along the approach path, typically located at specified distances from the runway threshold.

Why it matters

Marcador matters because it supports clear communication in Navigation 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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Questions and answers

Questions and answers

What is Marcador?

In this glossary, Marcador refers to: A radio transmitter used in the ILS to provide pilots with range information along the approach path, typically located at specified distances from the runway threshold.

How is Marcador used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Você está passando pelo marcador externo, continue a aproximação e reporte quando estabelecido no localizador."

Why does Marcador matter in aviation?

Marcador matters because it supports clear communication in Navigation 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 Marcador?

Marcador is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Marcador belong to?

In this glossary, Marcador is grouped under Navigation. 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

A radio transmitter used in the ILS to provide pilots with range information along the approach path, typically located at specified distances from the runway threshold.

Operational example

You are passing the outer marker, continue approach and report when established on the localizer.

Localized term

Marcador

Localized example

Você está passando pelo marcador externo, continue a aproximação e reporte quando estabelecido no localizador.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Navigation

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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