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Old Nov 29, 2009 | 1:36 am
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Originally Posted by thebat
No, it means being on course, as in aligned with the radio 'beam.'
As far as I can tell, both terms are used in aviation, and they have different meanings. "Abeam" is used in the sense AC681 mentioned. "On the beam" is used (although not frequently--I've never heard it, though I never flew IFR) as thebat mentioned.
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