Upon first glance, the ILS or LOC RWY 23 approach [A] at Westover Air Reserve Base/Metropolitan (KCEF) appears to be a typical ILS approach. But looking closely we notice that the MSA (minimum safe altitude) is based on the Westover (CEF) TACAN [B]. The center of the MSA circle is the symbol for a TACAN, . Even though TACAN equipment is available for civilian airplanes, they are typically not so equipped, although if you have civilian DME it utilizes the distance portion of TACAN. The natural question is: Can general aviation airplanes without onboard TACAN (or DME) fly this approach? If yes, how? Furthermore, can the approach be flown without loading it in a GPS navigator?
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