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 to Van Nuys Runway 16R is notably complex, particularly its stringent missed approach procedure.
Pilots going missed must adhere to an immediate "at or below 1750 feet" altitude restriction, requiring precise navigation using VNY VOR DME or a specific FIM VOR radial to avoid conflicting air traffic.
Key features of the approach include a steep glideslope and a significant displaced landing threshold, contributing to higher-than-typical visibility requirements for the ILS.

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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.