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Old 1st Mar 2004, 13:07
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Ambulance 'Charlie Alpha'
 
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Absolutely!

Been there many times in the dark in both 'orrible and pleasant weather and have to say that the Logan policy of always using the NDB approach at night is a sound one. If anything it eliminates the possibility of CFIT over there and keeps the pax happy too. On a nice day you still get to do the visual 'distillery tour' on the morning run. Either way, Logan drivers cut their teeth in Islay, twice, sometimes three times a day, 6 days per week in all weather. Good practice, and safety minded.

However, even with the NDB to guide you, on a gusty day/night in low viz and heavy rain, it still isn't the most comforting approach and can throw up the odd surprise or two. But then that's not exactly surprising with the beacon positioned next to large hills, surrounded by water and the approach flown at night! Everything that makes for a good NDB approach! Mind you, saying that, you should try the NDB into Barra at night!
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