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Old 01-14-2014 | 09:08 AM
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Originally Posted by galaxy flyer
Technically, I don't think EFVS allows any change in the mins; it just allows the crew to descend to 100' above TDZE using the EVS as the visual reference. At 100', you have have the "real" world in sight using normal visual cues.

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Originally Posted by BPWI
GF is correct above. Sadly, with the introduction of LED lighting the EVS is a joke at many of the larger airports anyway. I remember in my initial thinking that it was the greatest invention since sliced bread, real world......not so much.
So basically there is no need to see the rabbit or ALS system at or prior to the normal 250/200 foot minimum on an ILS. Instead you can continue to 100 above TDZE without any visual ques, then at that point you still need the visibility, airport environment and in a normal position to land to continue? SO in the end, at 100 above TDZE you need the same requirements as a traditional ILS?
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