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Forum: ATC Issues

23rd Feb 2019, 15:59

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Heathrow Glideslope Increases

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Posted By P160

Apologies pilotmike, I'm a retired NATS Engineer...

Apologies pilotmike, I'm a retired NATS Engineer and our references to airports were not the same codes as used by the ATCO's. I do now remember when London City was in the planning stage it could...

Forum: ATC Issues

23rd Feb 2019, 11:16

Replies: 16

Heathrow Glideslope Increases

Views: 4,640

Posted By P160

My bad, I meant the four engined DHC dash...

My bad, I meant the four engined DHC dash whichever, sorry. The Bae 146 carried out extensive flight trials to prove it could fly a higher angle than 3 deg but 7.5 wasn't achievable so 5.5 was...

Forum: ATC Issues

23rd Feb 2019, 08:42

Replies: 16

Heathrow Glideslope Increases

Views: 4,640

Posted By P160

When originally installed, the glideslope at LCA...

When originally installed, the glideslope at LCA and Plymouth were commisioned at 7.5 degrees, the DHC Dash 6 was the only type certified to operate this angle of approach. But with production of...

Forum: ATC Issues

22nd Feb 2019, 20:35

Replies: 16

Heathrow Glideslope Increases

Views: 4,640

Posted By P160

Perhaps all airlines should be issued with Dash...

Perhaps all airlines should be issued with Dash 6's and then a 7.5 deg glideslope can be flown, LCA and Plymouth all over again.

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