Originally Posted by
Tagron
I imagine the flight plans would be filed via the STARs, but the FR24 tracks suggest they get clearance direct to the approach fix by the time they reach the London FIR, possibly much sooner. The Danger.Areas not an issue in the middle of the night.
But the AIP still stipulates that when radar is not available arrivals should route to the SND NDB and carry out the procedure from there. That presumably is to take account of Danger Area activity in day time. Time for an AIP revision perhaps
As I said previously, I dont believe it is the approach path which has been causing the local residents sleepless nights. It is the use of reverse thrust on the landings and the subsequent take-off, all pre-dawn that affects a large amount of neighbours of the airport. Those on the flight path will of course be inconvenienced but their number is relatively small compared to those who can hear the reverse thrust and take-off noise. The local rag is now reporting that the local MP is getting involved.