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Old 25th Oct 2022, 12:32
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So CBR RWY30 RNP uses a 3.7 degree approach path. The PAPI uses 3.9 Degrees. 3.7 degrees angle is 6.5% gradient. 3.9 degrees is 6.8% gradient. You are right, you are not flying 5%, but you are certainly not flying less than it.

A 5% gradient is about 2.9 degrees. Probably why ILS glide paths are set to 3 degrees. The approach gradients to ILS runways are surveyed at 2% which is about 1.1 degrees, so flying the glidepath will keep you well above any obstacles.
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