Wed, Nov 19, 2003
Bombardier 'Sets Pace' With Single Engine Cat III Approval
Cat III operations are a tough gig... but Cat III operations
conducted with "one feathered" can be a first class (epithet
deleted). Bombardier Aerospace tells ANN that Horizon Air Q400
aircraft equipped with the Rockwell Collins Flight Dynamic's
Head-up Guidance System (HGS) have received operational approval
for single-engine approaches to Category III (Cat. III) weather
minima – a first for a commercial regional airline
aircraft.
The Seattle, Washington-based carrier operates 15 Bombardier
Q400 aircraft on routes throughout the U.S. northwest, and between
Los Angeles, California and Sun Valley, Idaho. An added benefit to
the single-engine Cat. III approval is that it leads to lower
weather minima at alternate airports when widespread low weather
conditions exist – a common occurrence in Horizon’s
operating area during the winter months. If equipped for Cat. III,
an airport may be used as a legal alternate if the ceiling is 200
feet and visibility is 1,800 feet Runway Visual Range (RVR).
“This is a major advantage because we will be able to use
our hub airports as alternates more often during foggy
weather,” said Gene Hahn, vice president Flight Operations,
Horizon Air.
“Approval for single-engine approaches down to Cat. III
limits adds yet another capability to the impressive list of
Bombardier Q400 achievements,” said Steven A. Ridolfi,
president, Bombardier Aerospace, Regional Aircraft.
More News
Aero Linx: Model Aeronautical Association of Australia MAAA clubs are about fun flying, camaraderie and community. For over 75 years, the MAAA has been Australia’s largest fl>[...]
Touchdown Zone Lighting Two rows of transverse light bars located symmetrically about the runway centerline normally at 100 foot intervals. The basic system extends 3,000 feet alon>[...]
“Discovery and innovation are central to our mission at Virgin Galactic. We’re excited to build on our successful record of facilitating scientific experiments in subor>[...]
How To Get A Story On Aero-TV News/Feature Programming How do I submit a story idea or lead to Aero-TV? If you would like to submit a story idea or lead, please contact Jim Campbel>[...]
Student Pilot Reported That During Rotation, “All Of A Sudden The Back Of The Plane Kicked To The Right..." Analysis: The student pilot reported that during rotation, “>[...]