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Old 6th Oct 2022, 16:24
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Originally Posted by TCAS FAN
Wouldn't agree that there are "difficulties", more a case of limiting options. The worldwide move away from ground based navaids is underway. Its a very attractive move for aerodrome operators, no ILS localiser/glidepath/DME equipment to purchase/install/maintain/get flight checked every six months. If the UK can buy in to the necessary satellite technology RNAV-LPV IAP is the way to go. It has already been demonstrated to be capable of CAT III operation, albeit due to off-airport obstacles CAT 1 is the best that SOU could expect.
Yep, by "difficulties" I meant with installing an ILS for 02, so it seems we are violent agreement. Thanks for your insight.
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