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Old 13th Apr 2017, 22:34
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cncpc
 
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Originally Posted by puntosaurus
SASless, I think I'd ask that question the other way round.

What is the point in having a procedure encourage helicopters to route to the highest obstacle around when the obstacle has no navaid of any practical use, is miles away from the intended landing spot, and then for good measure leaves out vertical guidance.
I can't imagine that whoever at CHC drew up this "approach" knew that Blackrock was 310 feet high. He or she must have had the topo that showed it to be 32 feet high.

Sorry, I've now read Rotorspeeds post and see that the height is on the route guide.
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