DTW using controversial landing system once again, more air traffic controllers sounding alarm
The 7 Investigators were the first to expose a dangerous landing practice at Detroit Metro Airport. So why is the airport using the system again right now?
and last updated 2021-06-30 18:24:17-04
(WXYZ) â The 7 Investigators were the first to expose a dangerous landing practice at Detroit Metro Airport.
So why is the airport using the system again right now?
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For certain landings at Detroit Metro Airport, some pilots have to approach at an angle on the western-most runway.
To do that, they use an antenna system called an Instrument Landing System (ILS) Yankee offset localizer. Itâs most often used when the airport is trying to run triple approaches on its runways to increase capacity.
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âItâs a safety issue.â Questions raised about GPS-based landing systems at US airports following 7 Investigators report
The 7 Investigators were the first to expose an unsafe landing system at Detroit Metro Airport. Now an industry leader is coming forward, alleging that the FAAâs refusal to invest in better landing systems both here in Michigan and across the country could be putting airline passengers at risk.
and last updated 2021-02-01 18:31:16-05
(WXYZ) â The 7 Investigators were the first to expose an unsafe landing system at Detroit Metro Airport. Now an industry leader is coming forward, alleging that the FAAâs refusal to invest in better landing systems both here in Michigan and across the country could be putting airline passengers at risk.