Keithl,
I tried to find documentation on where the false glidepaths appear, but haven't succeeded so far. So I would like to see what you can find.
And, sorry, I haven't either found an approach where such an approach would be the normal procedure. Would like to hear if there is such, as well.
And then a correction to my own posting after having read it a number of times; Setting the localizer minima when flying an ILS approach could create a big hazard (B-737-700). If you at any point decide to do a missed approach, the Flight Director/Auto Pilot will aim for the altitude set in the MCP panel.
It will be a judgement call if you are intercepting the glidepath from above, but latest, as my SOP says, the approach should be stabilized from 1000' RA meaning:
Aircraft in landing configuration
Aircraft on the correct fight path
Airspeed within target speed +10/-5 kts
Sink rate maximum 1200 fpm
Engines at stabilizid forward thrust
Landing check list completed.
I am sorry for the lengthy post, but I didn't want anyone to get new ideas based on my previous posting.
I haven't come up with any answers to your question but I will follow this thread, as I am curious myself.
Last edited by bluethunder; 5th January 2004 at 07:38.