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Old 4th Feb 2012, 16:17
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FBW390,
Another exemple where the TO runway was not properly identified! Is it too difficult to press the LS push-button to check you're well on the LOC?
Pushing the LS is not the procedure or the SOP and neither is taking out runway lights either. The point is, some runways in the network of airlines have an off-set LOC of 3 degrees like JFK rwy22R, (LOC 222 and rwy 225), and so the LS button is not a good idea to try and follow when it is offset behind you, although all the lights are good for low viz.

Low viz procedures are meant to balance out, as much as possible for all departures, as there is a lot to be remembered and followed and the idea is to keep it simple as possible given the conditions.
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