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Old 2nd Jan 2005, 15:41
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HEATHROW DIRECTOR
 
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<<If there are currently no plans, could such a thing be achieved at least theoretically?>>

I don't see why not; it only needs software to calculate distance from touchdown to arrive at a descent profile. I've worked with pilots who used to follow a VOR radial and count the miles off using a TACAN 20 miles away for their descent. Seen them do that and land in a sand storm! GPS should be capable of far greater accuracy.
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