BOAC hi,
We have a MAIP (Military - AIP) that includes only Greek airports. For other airports we use DoD FLIPS, CENOR, UK military FLIPS (RAF No 1 AIDU - produced) and of course Jepessen. Our SOPs are based on Jepessen charts (to describe the standard approach briefing for instance).
Naturally, on issues like this one, the opinion of the operator (the squadron) is very important to HQ - they will almost always approve the squadron's point of view on procedural matters (as long as it is properly justified), so we want to make sure we get this right.
johns7022:
I see your point of view. Nevertheless, I believe that procedures have to be, amongst other things, in accordance with regulations. If a 50 ft requirement is deemed appropriate and is included in a regulatory document, this requirement has to be reflected in the SOPs. What can or may happen during line flights is a different (also very interesting) issue.
Anyway, this has been a very interesting discussion indeed - once more, thank you for all the replies, they are very appreciated.
Regards,
Spiros Chazapis
Athens, Greece