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paulkinm
27th Jul 2006, 13:21
Hi guys,
I was wondering if you could help me clear something up. When ATC give the aircraft the command, make left/right of the runway, what exactly does this mean? Does it mean that the aircraft makes left of the active runway?
Thanks in advance! :ok:
NeoDude
27th Jul 2006, 13:58
I think it is telling the aircraft on which side to vacate the runway. Probably wrong though :D
paulkinm
27th Jul 2006, 14:10
Sorry, I didn't explain properly, what I meant to say was when the aircraft is coming towards the airport just before the final approach. I have heard on a couple of occasions that the aircraft must make left/right of the active.
HEATHROW DIRECTOR
27th Jul 2006, 14:13
I think it would help to know which airfield you are referring to as this is not a "known" expression. Some grass airfields lay out runways markers to the left or right of the usual position if muddy conditions exist. Do you mean this? I know of no instance where an aircraft approaching a proper runway would be given such an instruction..??
paddyboy
27th Jul 2006, 15:45
Judging from the location I'd say the poster has been tuning into Staplefords A/G.
If so, this ties in with HD's post.
120.4
28th Jul 2006, 18:27
I don't know if it still does but Biggin Hill used to have a parallel grass runway on both sides of the main runway 21/03. When VERY busy, as it often was in those days, traffic would often be cleared to land "21 grass left" or "21 grass right".
Could be that.
Point 4
foghorn
29th Jul 2006, 08:48
Biggin Hill used to have a parallel grass runway
It's been gone quite a while now.
Sa341
29th Jul 2006, 17:12
Stapleford also has parrell runways - 04L and 04R and 22L and 22R. They normally use 22L...
Could also be hearing 'Vacate Right' as 'Make Right'? Doh! These cheapo scanners:)