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Old 1st Oct 2009, 15:41
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MichaelJP59
 
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I'm not familiar with helicopter ops - why do they use a runway at all and not have a helipad area away from the fixed wing approaches? Wouldn't that be safer for all concerned?

Or is it to do with instrument approaches using radio nav aids?
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