Originally Posted by
parkfell
A successful operation is dependant upon a reliable service. The components are many but includes a serviceable aircraft, and the ability land from an instrument approach.
This elderly Saab will need a fair amount of TLC.
The summer months weather wise will be 98%+ successful using a NPA. Newcastle will pick up a few diversions.
The challenge will come probably November to March. Not so much fog ( invariably a passage of a weak warm front) which Carlisle suffers from probably a few times a year, but Cumbrian low cloud requiring a 200' DH / RVR 800m.
Once the customers patience is tested that will be the critical point.
I hope that CAT 1 ILS is on the shopping list to ensure an enduring service.
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I doubt that an ILS will ever be installed. RNAV approaches with LPV capability should provide close to ILS Cat 1 capability without the cost of installation and maintenance of ground equipment, though the cost of CAA approval may be significant. Stobart in fact submitted an application for approval of RNAV procedures some eighteen months ago. The CAA response it seems was to require further noise studies. Since then I have heard nothing.
https://www.caa.co.uk/uploadedFiles/...20REDACTED.pdf