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CAA
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He modify the sector of Victor 9 to the south-west of Taieri Aerodrome in terms of its boundaries and altitude to improve separation between uncontrolled VFR traffic and controlled IFR traffic on approach to Dunedin Aerodrome, while facilitating safe operations within the Taieri circuit.
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The implications of the modification to Victor 9 as proposed have been evaluated and it is our opinion that such action could cause problems for aircraft as they descend from 1500 ft to join the circuit at Taieri and that any benefit gained from improved separation from aircraft on IFR approaches to Dunedin, could be lost by continual infringements (even if only by small amounts), in the northern boundary of the proposed new 1000 ft sector.
It would be necessary for the Civil Aviation Authority to seek comment from the industry sectors affected and evaluate the response received, before making any final decision.
It would be necessary for the Civil Aviation Authority to seek comment from the industry sectors affected and evaluate the response received, before making any final decision.
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