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Old 17th July 2011 | 14:10
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Otto Throttle
 
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The original poster does not state their airline, but from my point of view (and that of my employer), a stable approach requires you to be following the correct approach profile, vertically and laterally, amongst other things. Four whites on the VASI/PAPI is not on profile.

A landing 1000m beyond the touchdown point would also be considered a flight safety violation.

Did the pilot in question have a 'should' gate in mind for the mid-point of the base leg in order to assess his vertical position regardless of simulator visuals? If not, hopefully a lesson learned. If he did, was he high at this point and why did he choose to continue?
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