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Exospheric

3rd March 2005 09:07

Phasing out of NDBs

Just heard our local airport is considering disposing of their NDBs. Apparently this is a worldwide trend, anyone got anyone views or opinions on why this is happening ??

ivor tug

3rd March 2005 14:17

Happened at STN a few years ago following complaints NDB replaced

Genghis the Engineer

4th March 2005 07:36

Speaking as a pilot, they are horrible and outdated things to use, much less user-friendly than VOR/DME. However, ICAO in their wisdom still require the receiver for certain types of flying.

I suspect that once the use and availability of an ADF ceases to become mandatory under ICAO rules, we'll see the end of the NDB pretty quickly, and frankly it'll be no great loss in these days of GPS.

G

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