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Date: Sun, 04 Feb 2007 10:27:21 -0500
From: Rob Logan <Rob@Logan.com>
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yesterday's landing was kinda strange, while I could see CGF from
the OM (5miles) I couldn't see the runway.. the HIRL lighting pointed to
where the runway should be and as I got closer I could make out blowing
snow making a haze over most of the airport. I could see the hangers and
the tower just fine, but no asphalt, and no shadows of snow piles.
It was kinda bouncy with the wind at 34, but the wind was doing a good job
only gusting to 37.  it turns out the layer was only about 10feet
thick, and once in it, it was like landing in ground fog. you could
see up, but nothing forward. using the lights on the side of the runway
as they pass keeps you in the center, but there was nothing forward.

why am I posting this? well, with today's fancy avionics with SV and HITS
its an important reminder that while you might be able to get 200
feet above any runway, airport lighting is the ONLY way to get lower.