[jhb] Re: EGNS

  • From: "Peter Dodds" <pdodds@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: jhb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  • Date: Tue, 18 Sep 2007 21:32 +0100 (BST)

The windsock is a Godsend as it is the only object visible apart from
trees and buildings from 3 miles out.  Hedges roll out (just so) at about
1.5 miles.  Adds to the challenge though.

Peter

> *From:* Gerry Winskill <gwinsk@xxxxxxx>
> *To:* jhb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> *Date:* Tue, 18 Sep 2007 17:30:21 +0100
> 
> The alternative that I use is to note the location of the Winsock, 
> in relation to the runway. If it's said to be left of 26 threshold 
> then I aim to be heading just to the right of it, on a heading of 
> 260. When the markers become visible I'm usually on about the 
> correct heading.
> 
> Gerry Winskill

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