It’s been a while
but enough positive feedback was gained from the trial for Manchester Airport to go ahead with Phase II and Delta 5 now has a single test system operating. Turn up your MKR volume and, as you pass through the Hold, you should hear
‘Ground Marker testing - Ground Marker testing’. Manchester’s intention, if things go as planned, is to apply the system to (Red) Runway Stop Bars where any infringement would provide pilots with an
immediate Audio Warning.
For an example see
HERE, second image down, and click the Play Button.
The layout of Delta 5, with microwave sensors, is shown below. The trial will run until, approximately, 31st May 2009. Operators out of Manchester will have received a questionnaire for comments; but all reasonable opinions welcomed here.
