Re: Self-positioned ILS approach
Flying Daggers, that's a good remark about the traffic pattern. Having flown one of the eastern made airplanes I can only confirm that even the SOP (approach phase) was adjusted to the standard traffic pattern (5 NM final and 2,5 lateral).
Interesting though was the fact, that SOP prescribed to take the gear first, so you will never face a hot approach as you have to be at the right alt at base anyway. Simple, but very effective.
Cheers.