Famous Pavement

Few strips of pavement have made it to the big screen. Theres Route 66, the Pacific Coast Highway and at least one runway: Van Nuys Runway 16R. Brian Terwilliger did some pioneering hi-def film work on his terrific film of the same name. You should definitely see his latest, Living in the Age of Airplanes. That way you can tell me if its any good. If you decide to fly the ILS into that same runway, however, put down your popcorn and take a close look at the notes crowding the plate like extras crammed round the tables of free food.

jwanwest

Monday, August 10, 2015 at 12:00 AM ET

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Key Takeaways:

The ILS approach for Van Nuys Runway 16R features a challenging missed approach with an early "at or below 1750 feet" altitude restriction, demanding precise navigation (via VOR DME or radial) due to proximity to Burbank airport traffic.
Pilots must account for a significant ~1500-foot displaced threshold, meaning the actual landing point is far down the runway from the approach lights, influencing glideslope perception and contributing to higher visibility requirements.
Additional complexities include an unusually steep glideslope and nuanced interpretations of inoperative equipment notes, underscoring the need for thorough pre-flight preparation.

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Few strips of pavement have made it to the big screen. There’s Route 66, the Pacific Coast Highway and at least one runway: Van Nuys Runway 16R. Brian Terwilliger did some pioneering hi-def film work on his terrific film of the same name. You should definitely see his latest, Living in the Age of Airplanes. That way you can tell me if it’s any good.

If you decide to fly the ILS into that same runway, however, put down your popcorn and take a close look at the notes crowding the plate like extras crammed ’round the tables of free food.