Originally Posted by Calpilot
. There are no airports in the US that allow for a take-off less than 600 RVR ...
So when did SLC and SEA sucede from the US? Your statement is flat out wrong. Our OpSpec, equipment, and training allow us to takeoff at these two airports down to 300/300/300. Ive done one at SEA.
FAA Approved
OpSpec: For visibility less than 600 RVR down to 300 RVR with 3
transmissometers installed, observe the following restrictions.
All the following visual aids must be available:
- Operative high intensity runway lights (HIRL),
- Operative runway centerline lights (CL), and
- Runway centerline markings (RCLM).
If all three transmissometers are operating, they are all controlling and
must be at or above 300 RVR.
If any two of the three transmissometers are operative, takeoff is
permitted if the two operative transmissometers are reporting 300
RVR or above.
Less than 600 RVR takeoff must be specifically authorized on the
Jeppesen -9A page (10-9A or equivalent).
Use HGS takeoff procedures.
The following aircraft equipment must be used:
- The HGS system
- Both Pilots’ ILS receivers
The CA must be HGS trained, qualified, and current.
The FO must be HGS trained.
The maximum crosswind is limited to 10 knots, and the maximum
headwind is limited to 25 knots.