Thread: Flying DME Arc, lose DME, now what?
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Old 01-12-2011, 01:02 PM
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Originally Posted by FlyerJosh View Post
What about situations where the VOR/DME is located on a hillside and the airport is in a valley? I personally wouldn't assume anything... especially if you're outside of the US.

The best thing to do is call ATC and ask for instructions/vectors. Even in a non-radar environment, they can provide minimum safe altitudes for whatever sector your in.
Good point.
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