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Old 8th Apr 2003, 05:01
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Bladestrike
 
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Question CAT I, II or III?

I fly helos uncertified for anything below CAT I ILS's, so I have no exposure to CAT II or lower.

I was wondering why, if given the option, most airlines do not opt for the CAT II Approach if the weather is at CAT I limits? Are the procedures that much more complicated? Why would you not take the approach that would give you the lowest possible limits everytime? We often hear the controller giving the option to the pilots but it isn't often that its taken.

Any input appreciated!
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