Originally Posted by
P160
Perhaps all airlines should be issued with Dash 6's and then a 7.5 deg glideslope can be flown, LCA and Plymouth all over again.
Originally Posted by
P160
When originally installed, the glideslope at LCA and Plymouth were commisioned at 7.5 degrees, the DHC Dash 6 was the only type certified to operate this angle of approach. But with production of this aircraft ceased trials were done to certify other a/c types to operate at 5.5 degrees. I'm not sure when the changeover took place but LCA operated at 7.5 deg for quite a few years from its opening date in the late 80's.
I was not aware Larnaca ever had a steeper glideslope. But LCY on the other hand.....