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Old 28th Oct 2007, 03:07
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The 16 STARs conclude with picking up the localiser. If there is no localiser then the STARs should not be issued, at least in their presently published form. The IAF for the NDB is Bolinda. Only one STAR flies over Bolinda, the rest turn well inside of it and nobody likes NDBs.
Well sort of, from my understanding, because they are all RNAV STARS whilst the STAR does end with the LLZ, it's not required for navigation. So the STAR is perfectly valid to be issued when one or more of the aids mentioned on the plate are out of service.

The approach clearance may/will be different than the STAR plate depending on conditions and available aids, eg VSAs, VOR, NDB, RNAV etc. hence why they aren't integrated into the STAR plates and have their own page(s).

PS, VD, like it, I guess all these Northerly/Westerly winds (aka ASA hot air) commence just west and south of the runway intersection; sure blame the inefficient ATCs for airlines turning up 40 an hour when only 28 are landing; it's just easier that way.
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