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Old 27th October 2003 | 16:24
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From: Blighty
Having been into ALC a gazillion times, i can safely say that in good VMC, Vilna to a 10 mile final is perfectly safe.

Have the aircraft at an intermediate approach speed, reduce your rate of descent. 800 fpm will do.Have the EGPWS on.

In good VMC this will take you away from high ground, save 5 minutes, plus fuel, and makes safe commercial sense. If you are unhappy don't do it, marginal VMC, again don't do it. Like FMGC says, will you never take a visual approach???

Its your choice, make a safe decision @ Vilna.

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