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Old 22nd August 2005 | 19:43
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DH setting is used when flying an approach based on Radalt i.e. Cat2/3 ILS.
MDA is used when flying an approach based on Baro alt i.e. Non-precision or Cat 1 ILS. This is based on operators using QNH for approach. I have never used QFE so am not sure if there is a difference.
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