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Old September 15th, 2006, 12:39   #17
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Default Re: PARs...and where to get them (preferably on the west coast)

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Originally Posted by mccube5 View Post
Chapter 1 of the AIM is pretty specific about what is considered a NAVAID. Granted we all know that its not regulatory by nature. Your compass gives you no indication that you are on any type of course, now if your holding a heading and ATC is telling you you are on course then thats one thing, but still you are relying on their radar and have no personal reference.

One common thing seen is ILS with PAR backup, or PAR with ILS backup on a runway where both are co-located. Get the PAR, and fill the square too.
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