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Old 14th Aug 2007, 03:23
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Hailstop3
 
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Don't want to nit pick but as far as i know, most DME are at the VOR position arent they, which is not at the threshold, so that wouldnt be super accurate would it? Would give a reasonable indications though id imagine.

Yep, happy to back up richo with the same rule of thumb that we use at my abode and also where I use'd to teach.


If -
@ 6nm from the threshold : 1 dot +/- slope = 100 ft

Each nm either side of the 6 nm position, 20 ft can be +/- from the deviation.

ie @3 nm from threshold -: 1 dot deviation = 40 ft (100 - 60).

ie @9 nm from threshold -: 1 dot deviation = 160 ft (100 + 60).

Hope this helps

PS dunno if it's true - might have to wander off the glideslope one day
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