Topper80: In the `60s BEA trialed Cat3C (true zero/zero) with their Tridents. What became rapidly apparent was that in conditions of very poor visibility there were problems with whether the airport fire services could in fact operate well enough to find any aircraft which might need them. This raises the issue of whether one is then operating without fire coverage. I think this plus the taxying issue may be why true Cat3C never seems to be found now.
All the other postings about whether the landing would be legal are covered by others. It would be most interesting to hear what the relevant fire services say on the matter - what with " health and safety" being so important now!
In fact the legality of the operation may hinge on the level of fire coverage in place.
After two days of silence I am surprised that none of the legal eagles on these boards have been able to come up with an answer regarding low vis fire cover.
BOAC - where are you?
Last edited by Meikleour; 16th Dec 2011 at 09:30.