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Old 7th Feb 2014, 16:35
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Here is most of the FAA's MVA chart for the Salt Lake City area. There is no possible way a pilot can maintain situational awareness with respect to the terrain, especially on a vector to the north ILS's.

Situational awareness with respect to the assigned ILS, yes. With respect to the terrain, no.

Those who have TAWS are fortunate and should have it displayed in an FAA terminal area like this one.

Other countries keep them simpler than our friendly FAA.

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