One other point noted in the report is that it states the PAPI Simulator was observed at 4 metres.
Absolute
!!!!!
It was at least 6 metres, if not more.
Also, the researchers told me that the PAPI Simulator was designed to simulate a PAPI at a range of 6 miles (which I admit I presumed meant 6 nautical miles). The report states the PAPI simulated range was 5.4 km.
There is a significant difference between 5.4 km and 6 Statute Miles (9.6 km - almost double the distance), let alone 6 Nautical Miles (11.1 km - more than double the distance).
We have a number of problems here. Either there is highly erroneous information within the report which casts doubt on its integrity or the researchers did not know what they were (a) doing and / or (b) talking about.
In either case, it is highly unacceptable.
This is a supposedly professional report on a matter of "QUOTE UK CAA:
pure science" which is being used to determine the future of many aspiring commercial pilots therefore ANY inaccuracy is unaceptable.