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Forum: Private Flying

16th Nov 2020, 21:09

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UK NDB only timed approaches

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Posted By Rt Hon Jim Hacker MP

Here's my thoughts on NDB's... A couple of...

Here's my thoughts on NDB's...

A couple of years ago, the VOR was off in KGS. For the whole summer. KGS seems a popular night trip. Crap runway lights and non-existent approach lighting. We were...

Forum: Private Flying

16th Nov 2020, 16:08

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UK NDB only timed approaches

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Posted By Rt Hon Jim Hacker MP

Used to tune up Atlantic 252 on the night...

Used to tune up Atlantic 252 on the night crossings from North America years ago. Bit of radio gaga....

Forum: Private Flying

16th Nov 2020, 06:33

Replies: 72

UK NDB only timed approaches

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Posted By Rt Hon Jim Hacker MP

That’s exactly the attitude I expected. Perhaps...

That’s exactly the attitude I expected. Perhaps you should do a bit of research on the accident statistics of non precision approaches compared to precision approaches. I’ve flown thousands of both...

Forum: Private Flying

15th Nov 2020, 20:44

Replies: 72

UK NDB only timed approaches

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Posted By Rt Hon Jim Hacker MP

Bloody death traps. Shame on any airport that...

Bloody death traps. Shame on any airport that even has a published approach chart.

Before all the heroes come along, yes I can fly one. But they are dangerous by design. We can do far better in...

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