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Forum: Rumours & News

5th Dec 2023, 08:52

Replies: 445

Lufty at SFO

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Posted By 172_driver

Rhodos is class D, IFR is separated from IFR, no...

Rhodos is class D, IFR is separated from IFR, no different from class B. If you get cleared for a visual approach the maneuvering is up to the pilot. Don't request it unless you can see and follow...

Forum: Rumours & News

5th Dec 2023, 08:51

Replies: 445

Lufty at SFO

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Posted By 172_driver

This has become a contest about who is right so...

This has become a contest about who is right so my contribution as follows :8;
PANS-ATM section 6.5.3. A framework for air traffic management procedures, which I pressume may be applied somewhat...

Forum: Rumours & News

4th Dec 2023, 15:07

Replies: 445

Lufty at SFO

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Posted By 172_driver

Another clarification, if you reuest a visual...

Another clarification, if you reuest a visual approach and follow traffic you are responsible maintaining visual separation with preceding, in Europe. Common in places like Rhodos.

Forum: Rumours & News

3rd Dec 2023, 16:40

Replies: 445

Lufty at SFO

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Posted By 172_driver

That's when you declare minimum fuel. It's a...

That's when you declare minimum fuel. It's a widely accepted term and it's in the FAR-AIM.

Forum: Rumours & News

3rd Dec 2023, 13:14

Replies: 445

Lufty at SFO

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Posted By 172_driver

That sounds most unwise, making a demanding...

That sounds most unwise, making a demanding situation even worse. How would you explain that in your report when you could've diverted with reserves intact? Do you understand the difference of min...

Forum: Rumours & News

2nd Dec 2023, 15:41

Replies: 445

Lufty at SFO

Views: 129,233

Posted By 172_driver

You seem to draw the line (and so does LH...

You seem to draw the line (and so does LH perhaps) for too risky at FMS guided visual approaches with visual separation. Perhaps because that’s uncommon in Europe? What strikes me is that all...

Forum: Rumours & News

19th Nov 2023, 14:52

Replies: 445

Lufty at SFO

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Posted By 172_driver

My 'siding' is merely an observation having...

My 'siding' is merely an observation having operated in the US for a couple of years (SoCal and a little NorCal), the national airspace system is very flexible (especially for GA) but not good for...

Forum: Rumours & News

18th Nov 2023, 13:51

Replies: 445

Lufty at SFO

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Posted By 172_driver

SFO has two tightly spaced runways. I have never...

SFO has two tightly spaced runways. I have never had parallel approaches into LHR. Perhaps on the odd occassion it happens, but not regularly. At arrival peak there can be significant holding into...

Forum: Rumours & News

14th Nov 2023, 10:24

Replies: 445

Lufty at SFO

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Posted By 172_driver

Fear of the unknown? Not many larger airports in...

Fear of the unknown? Not many larger airports in Europe operate visuals and often they’re banned. Unlike the US (I have flown on both sides) ATC cannot waive radar separation when you report traffic...

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