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Old 10th Jul 2013, 00:12
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Oktas8
 
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Not an ATCO, but have flown it (once!)

It is a non-precision approach like any other, but is ATC-interpreted rather than pilot-interpreted. Less work for the pilot, more for ATC. Mainly used when navaids are out of service.

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