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Old 9th Aug 2007, 10:03
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thanks for the heads-up. I don't necessarily use Google Earth or Maps as my precision measuring instrument

I try to give factual statements here, to minimise speculation. I try to provide some way that people can reference the facts where possible.

Google Earth is just a way that people can see the relevant distance and the threshold markings. It is a blunt but effective tool when considering significant distances such as the nautical mile length of the declared landing distance available and the runway strip size.

For the avoidance of doubt "Use of Google Earth for aeronautical data is not in compliance with ICAO Annex 14 Volume I, Chapter 2, Section 2.1 and Appendix 5."
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