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Old 25th Aug 2022, 03:15
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@FlightDetent, all very good points, however,
Given the inherent low experience of crews visitung JSI due lack of exposure, safety margins could be increased by publishing a 3D RNAV / RNP approach for the runway (acceptably in a form of prescribed visual manoeuvring track and profile). This will enable the use of present on-board technology to reduce crew workload by creating a perception scenario that is well rehearsed in daily operstions, laying ground for optimal cognitive performance during very short approach and transition to flare.
I don't think this would help. In my view, this approach and landing went pear-shaped at 200ft. I see a discernable duck-under about then, and then a pronouced level-off (or at least significant flattening) of the last stages to get to the runway and a smooth, little-flare landing. This was on a gin-clear day with, I assume, a working PAPI. I doubt whether any 3D approach would have made slope control below 200ft any easier than using the PAPI. Before then, it's just an approach like any other.

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