Originally Posted by
FlyingUpsideDown
Something interesting and worth noting is that Runway 13L used to have a 2 Bar VASI on the left hand side. The B777 FCTM prohibits the use of the 2 Bar VASI. I see that they've upgraded to the PAPI however, recently I flew a simulator with JFK visuals which had the old 2 Bar VASI. I wonder if the EK sims have been updated? Also is a 2 Bar VASI allowed in the A380?
I believe use of the 2-bar VASI is prohibited for every widebody since the 747. Also, it is not allowed on the 757 as I recall.
I don't think the VASI was a player in this JFK incident, however.