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Old 2nd Jan 2018, 09:16
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arelix
 
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Rad alt is really only used for cat 2&3 approaches, light a/c are only cat 1.(cat2&3 require a whole lot more equipment&training to use so not practical) egpws gives terrain warning, as does the likes of SD nowadays.So a rad alt is waste of time, doesn't show the mountain in front of you, IMHO
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