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Old 22nd March 2001 | 12:35
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AffirmBrest
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Erm... Airfield BeacoN ALTernating (flashing) White & Green every 8 Seconds?

Aerodrome Ref Point is the position used for elevation measurements and Lat Long etc. - I believe it is worked out using a mean position between the centres of the longest runways or something. You shouldn't worry about it too much unless you have INS or GPS to navigate - then you need to be aware of the implications.

I think...
AB

PS What's an ERSA? (En-route Supplement something or what? UK or US?)
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[This message has been edited by AffirmBrest (edited 22 March 2001).]