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Old 17th August 2024 | 13:58
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The chart has 5.31 degrees between FF02 and 55LOC, then 3 degrees from 55LOC to 3.1 DME for the VDP/MDA. If you were to draw a straight line from the FAF to the KTM VOR it would be a FPA of 4.25 degrees. The chart is designed so that the last 1200 feet is flown at 3 degrees from 55LOC.

Cargo rates into KTM are pretty good, and fuel is expensive (tanker), so it’s common to land near MLW. With the higher density height, TAS is up around 155-160 kts, plus a tailwind, on a 3 degree path you are pushing 900 fpm V/S on short final.
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