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Old 30th Nov 2001, 05:01
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LevelFive
 
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DN4GR,
For non-precision approaches – ceiling less than 1,000feet or visibility less than 3 statute miles, the first officer must fly using the autopilot while the captain seeks visual reference with the runway, or the captain can manually fly using the HGS system. FLAPS must be 40 by the final approach fix. Max descent rate 1,200 fpm. Minimum descent rate 1,000 fpm. The captain does the landing. Sim check is get down, drive in and descend as soon as runway is in sight. Wind limits – 70 kts peak gust headwind, max crosswind 35 kts, max tailwind 10/15 kts depending on model.
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