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In a message dated 1/14/2005 9:55:10 A.M. Central Standard Time,
skipslater@earthlink.net writes:
One more comment on the 27R approach at Gillespie
Field: In addition to PAPI, that runway has a 1300' displaced threshhold,
expressly to provide additional terrain clearance for approaches over rising
terrain to the east. Ignoring the PAPI is one thing, but to
get so low as to hit a perimeter fence beyond a displaced threshhold, in clear
weather no less, seems inconceivable to me.
Bottom line (how many times have we
heard this) is not to accept a bad approach. Clean it up while
you're out far enough to safely do so or go
around.
Skip,
| RUNWAY 27R |
| Latitude: |
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32-49.583183N |
| Longitude: |
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116-57.854900W |
| Elevation: |
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387.2 ft. |
| Traffic pattern: |
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left |
| Runway heading: |
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269 magnetic, 282 true |
| Displaced threshold: |
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1306 ft. |
| Markings: |
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nonprecision, in good condition |
| Visual slope indicator: |
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4-light PAPI on left (4.50 degrees glide path) |
| Approach lights: |
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LDIN: lead-in light system
NON-STANDARD COMBINATION REIL
& LDIN. |
| Runway end identifier lights: |
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yes
REIL OTS INDEFLY. |
| Touchdown point: |
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yes, no lights |
| Instrument approach: |
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LOCALIZER |
| Obstructions: |
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40 ft. road, 530 ft. from runway, 300 ft. right of
centerline, 8:1 slope to clear
APCH RATIO 45:1 TO DSPLCD THR.
+10 FT
SERVICE ROAD 20 FT FM RY THR 70 FT RIGHT. |
4.5 degree glide path is steeper than the usual 3 degrees.
Looking SW:
If you want to see the topography:
Scott Krueger
AKA Grayhawk
Lancair N92EX IO320 SB 89/96
Aurora, IL
(KARR)
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