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Old 12th Apr 2022, 16:08
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FullWings
 
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Interesting. I think that it is actually the opposite way round: using raw data and VS/FPA, you can ensure that you are at or above any hard heights by adjusting the vertical profile; if you’re using VNAV (3D) then up to 75’ deviation is allowable and there is no way of controlling that short of using another mode and/or taking the autopilot out, which is contrary to many carriers' SOPs for this type of approach.

All this could be made moot by coding a straight-in RNP procedure like they’ve done with all the other runways. It would even avoid flying directly over the obstacle!
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