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Forum: Tech Log

1st Nov 2010, 18:21

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Shallow fog and approach ban

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Posted By Neptunus Rex

ATP Al Before the days of transmissometers,...

ATP Al
Before the days of transmissometers, there was a tale of a RAF Argosy flying to an airfield in India, who reported fog, which surprised them. They saw the fog, but it did not affect the...

Forum: Tech Log

1st Nov 2010, 16:14

Replies: 35

Shallow fog and approach ban

Views: 8,843

Posted By Neptunus Rex

Transmissometers are not foolproof, like all of...

Transmissometers are not foolproof, like all of us they need some TLC. Some time ago I was making an approach to a Cat 1 airfield somewhere in Asia. The RVR was passed by ATC and it was below minima....

Forum: Tech Log

1st Nov 2010, 16:01

Replies: 35

Shallow fog and approach ban

Views: 8,843

Posted By Neptunus Rex

The problem with shallow fog is not simply that...

The problem with shallow fog is not simply that of visibility. As you enter a shallow fog bank, there is an illusion of 'pitching up.' This can lead to the PF lowering the nose causing a large...

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