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Old 12th Mar 2006, 07:45
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There's a lot of technical explanation of various techniques here, but I think it can be boiled down to a couple of points.

1. A stable, constant-angle approach is safer, and is standard procedure for all large-aircraft operators..

2. There is little to be gained from flying level at MDA to the MAP - and it's potentially very dangerous if you decide to dive for the runway once you see it. Bear in mind you have visibility/RVR limits for a reason!

3. Decide what you're going to do, brief it and then fly it. Don't make your plan up as you go along, and don't change a good plan.

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