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Old 28th Aug 2013, 11:09
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P2K4, assuming you mean the offshore landing, this is conducted at night using the automation until a very late stage, 200' above deck height when the final "sight picture" approach is commenced, or even later. It is still a visual approach, its just that one is driving via the IAS, ALT, VS, HDG trims as opposed to the pole. This results in a much more stable flight path, much less stress for the pax, and much safer as I think any Bristow 225 driver will agree. Not sure of the policy of the other operators.
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