P.A.P.I. Lights

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Red and White PAPI Lights (Precision Approach Path Indicator‎)

The angle of final approach to the runway, changes the ratio of white lights to red lights seen from the cockpit.
Coming in high above the designated glideslope, the pilot will observe more white lights than red.
Approaching below the ideal angle will show more red lights than white.
At the optimum approach angle, the pilot will see two red and two white lights.
The angle of approach to the runway, changes the ratio of white lights to red lights seen from the windshields.
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Coordinates:   19°5'17"N   72°52'19"E
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