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Old 18th Mar 2007, 12:33
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chimbu warrior
 
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Of greater concern is that as recently as 18 months ago (last time I was there) the ILS check height/DME distance at Apia is still not correct. I forget the magnitude of the error (more than half a mile as I recall), but ATC are totally dismissive of any complaint about it.

If you operate there, particularly at night, be VERY cautious, as ATC are worse than useless. I once went there at night and all the ground staff were "half-cut". When I queried them they revealed that there had been a "session" in the tower prior to arrival, and they couldn't wait to get rid of us so that the party could continue!
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