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Old 30th Jan 2009, 18:09
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ILS Localiser at the far end of the runway. Glidepath to one side, close to the touchdown point. Surveillance radar can be positioned anywhere; doesn't even have to be on the airport. However, GCA radar - rarely used at civil aerodromes now - is usually positioned close to the touchdown point.
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