Brize Runway
I don't own this space under my name. I should have leased it while I still could
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The complete lack of understanding of the difference between autoland and all weather ops shines forth once more. You can autoland on a suitable Cat I beam; Brize has one, it says so on the plate; I've done it. You can manually land in Cat II conditions, though Autoland is obvioulsly preferred. Look at the eqpt needed for Cat II vs Cat I (ac eqpt, not airfield); think you'll find there's little difference.
and I understood that it's the ASPs at Brize, not the runway, that are due for re-surfacing. Maybe they'll get the same guys as last time resulting in aircraft having to be towed onto the stand in case it sucked up on of the lovely block pavers! Oh, and have you noticed the number of driveways in Cartoontown that have strangely similar brickwork?
and I understood that it's the ASPs at Brize, not the runway, that are due for re-surfacing. Maybe they'll get the same guys as last time resulting in aircraft having to be towed onto the stand in case it sucked up on of the lovely block pavers! Oh, and have you noticed the number of driveways in Cartoontown that have strangely similar brickwork?
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When I first posted this story it was pooh poohed by some. I have heard today that RAF Lyneham will now take over the reception of deceased servicemen being repatriated from Iraq and Afghanistan for the next two years due to the closure of Brize Norton's runway...... or is this Political to take the pressure off the Oxford Coroners backlog?
