On Thu, 22 Jan 2004 14:31:34 +0000 (UTC), (Paul
Tomblin) wrote:

In a previous article, "Barry" said:
When doing an ILS approach, with the glideslope, is it a requirement to be
able to identify the outer marker or a substitute? FAR 91.175(k) lists the

"or a substitute" is the operative phrase. If the FAF is identified by an
intersection, LOM, or DME, that's an acceptable substitute for a locator
beacon.

In my experience, it has been most unusual for an OM to be located at the
FAF for an ILS approach. They try to get them close, but they rarely are
(at least here in the NorthEast).


Ron (EPM) (N5843Q, Mooney M20E) (CP, ASEL, ASES, IA)