Papi is the short for "Precision approach path indicator". It's a visual aid providing guidance information to help a pilot acquire and maintain the correct approach.
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Can we always trust the PAPI lights?
I have a question about the PAPI system. One of the first things student pilots learn during their ground school is the PAPI. You get two whites and two reds on a visual approach, you're on the 3 degree glide path. If you get three reds and one…
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