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Old 26th Sep 2004, 12:09
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DirtyPierre
 
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I was told by a Dash 8 pilot that TCAS fitted to their aircraft are limited in range, altitude, and angle of detection.

What this means is that there are "blind spots" in the TCAS for the aircraft. So at certain angles of interception, vertical or horizontal, TCAS may not see the aircraft in conflict.

Is this correct?
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