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To: steve86
Glideslope is steeper.

Which increases airspeed unless they have more flaps, air brakes, or put it into a slip, not the things you want to do if you need power to adjust.

Airports will need longer runways to account for the increased risk of missing the touchdown zone due to the shorter window for adjustments in a steeper glideslope.

Elevation comes into play. There are already certain airlines that won't fly direct into high elevation airports such as Mexico City due to the runway distance needed for a high-elevation airport. They're not going to accept a steeper glideslope.

98 posted on 02/02/2023 9:52:45 AM PST by T.B. Yoits
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To: T.B. Yoits

Agree


99 posted on 02/02/2023 10:32:32 AM PST by steve86 (Numquam accusatus, numquam ad curiam ibit, numquam ad carceremâ„¢)
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