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Old 11th Mar 2012, 19:44
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eastern wiseguy
 
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Another consideration might be a limiting wind speed for the radar....I have to switch ours off at 70 knots(as far as I can recall) to prevent damage to the turning gear. Lack of an airfield radar could slow traffic rates.
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