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Old 9th Aug 2008, 12:04
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MYROSTERSUCKS
 
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KTM approach is a lil tricky due to the terrain around it and the resulting high gradient descent...unfortunately there have been a few crashes there as well...familiarize yourself with the Jeppessen approach plate well and DO follow the altitude restrictions for step descent on the VOR app for Rwy 02. smaller a/c ( whole bunch of them) use rwy 20 for landings regularly and occasionaly a 737 or 320 would circle to land on 20 after the app on 02.( this HAS to be done within 4NM of the rwy) special procedures to follow in case of single engine due close proxmity of terrain. Take off is allowed on both rwy's but a lot of load restriction while using 02 due obstacles. weather at this time of the year can be bad...carry enough holding fuel!!
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