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Old 6th October 2009 | 02:23
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reynoldsno1
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Circling minima are not calculated with reference to a radio navigation aid - they are based on radii from landing thresholds. They can never be less than the straight-in minima for any approach.

It sounds as though the calculated circling minima at GCTS is 1350ft, but the VOR/DME straight-in minima is 1720ft - the circling minima must therefore be raised for that approach.
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