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Old 8th January 2010 | 16:57
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I cannot resist posting, sorry. Why when given the choice between having an ILS-like presentation thru, LNAV/VNAV (or LPV) approach with a charted DA, would any professional pilot choose a "dive and drive" NPA? The minimums are the same, if you follow the "dive and drive" technique to a visual descent point, the distance from runway when the decision has to be made, is the same. There is no reason not to use the simpler and safer approach method, other than an attachment to old ways.

Flying the F-100C down final at 185 KIAS, with a 3" MM-3 AI and raw data, was challenging and made for a fast crosscheck, is that a valuable skill anymore? NO. It is the 21st Century, use the stuff that is proven safer and more reliable.

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