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Old 9th May 2008, 08:46
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CheekyVisual
 
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FRA isn't strictly a full parallel approach. ATC usually allow a minimum gap (although smaller than required for arrivals on the same runway) between aircraft making simultaneous approaches on the east / west runways. By running parallel they can also allow departures off both runways simultaneously although they favour 18 25R / 07L. The interesting one is doing the VOR approach to 25 as it lines you up perfectly with the centre taxyway. If you want real parallel approach excitement try 33 L/R in Madrid !

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