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What does PAPI stand for?

Precision Approach Path Indicator


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To help a pilot establish the correct three-degree glide slope when on approach to land, the precision approach path indicator (PAPI) has a row of four lights either side of the touchdown zone.
The project also includes replacement of runway guidance signage, replacement of the precision approach path indicators, and runway end identifier lights.
Plans also call for installation of live navigational aids, including two runway edge identification lights, which show airplanes at what angle to land and new precision approach path indicators, which are stronger lights that direct planes where to land on the runway.
In three separate contracts in Africa, an ILS, 4 Precision Approach Path Indicators (PAPI), runway lights and 2 VOR/DME systems will be supplied.
To help a pilot establish the correct three-degree glide slope when on approach to land, the precision approach path indicator (PAPI) has a row of four lights either side of the touchdown zone.
Joint participation agreements to install security lighting and a precision approach path indicator system were authorized as well.
These contracts encompass the full range of airfield lighting systems including approach lighting systems, elevated edge lights, inset lights, apron lighting, precision approach path indicators, signs, constant current regulators, control panels, transformer, cables and installation.

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