Re the rwy 33 Threshold
Looking at post #1828: is the New threshold the final resting place or will there be a final perminant 33 threshold say abeam Taxiway Echo ? - when the extension is complete. I only ask as looking at the photos of the civil works.
Obviously works like the placement of the PAPI's and Glide Slope Ariel are major works and safety items let alone the associated cabling.
Obviously threshold siting is governed by the Dist from the A45, single engine in op safety gradients, obstacles and other factors the professional Engineers & Pilots will factor in etc, but the new threshold looks a long way from the eventual extension of the operational strip.
I'm thinking of the old 33 arrangement siting of the old 15 Loc Etc.
[Sorry if I am out of date on this - I will look at the maps of the original proposals. Just wondering]
[Edit to Edit: Sorry everyone the New threshold is the final one: As you might expect: given the work involved - For the non - techs [me] placement is governed by Runway end safety area [RESA] Rules.
CAT III (Sometimes best ignored.)
Last edited by Guest 112233; 9th Feb 2014 at 15:21.