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Old 30th Jun 2006, 05:04
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Originally Posted by extreme P
What do your SOP's define as low vis?

Given ground radar, airport lighting and restrictions on movement under CAT II/III operations I think the potential for a collision with either another airplane or vehicle is slim.
Actually, this is the spot where you are most likely to participate in the next accident.
Runway Incursions are defined as one of the major risk factors in aviation.
For one, ground radar does not protect against runway incursions, even systems like SMGCS-1 & 2 (2 is not operational yet) only provide protection against ~50% of RI situations.
Airport lighting? Do you know how many airport markings and lightings do not conform with ICAO standards? Are you aware of how little pilots and vehicle drivers know of their meaning and of the Low-Vis procedures?

I would minimize the time spent on the runway, and get the hell out of there!
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