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Old 9th May 2014 | 04:58
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A Squared
 
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Originally Posted by Gysbreght
On a runway with a 'fairly steep upslope' it should also be set at lower approach path angle to maintain (if possible) the same screenheight-flare-touchdown geometry and optical perception of the runway as on a level runway.
So on one of my 8% gradient (4.5 degree slope) runways You should start your approach below the touchdown and fly up to it at a 1.5 degree up "glide" path?
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