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Old 13th Jul 2010, 09:05
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Azrael229
 
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They probably don't have any special procedures or minima. It's unique type in the PLAF so they probably use civilian minima and old LOT procedures for these, updated to modern standards ad hoc.

I saw a post on one polish forum by AF pilot recently about procedures and standards for civilian airspace and he said there they simply got an order that from certain date they have to fly according to ICAO and other regulations. No special training, just were ordered. Probably crews from 36th regiment have more training on-on-the-job by virtue of what they do most of he time then combat pilots but it all seems a sad image. (I must admit from observation though - as I live on EPWA approach path - that polish F16's do practise flying in civil controlled airspace on regular schedule - which I can clearly hear and see , but this is irrelevant here for sure)

Anyway - I am not professional in flying but happy to help with any Polish language materials for this thread.
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