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Original Articles

The “Black Hole” Night Visual Approach: Calculated Approach Paths Resulting From Flying a Constant Visual Vertical Angle to Level and Upslope Runways

Pages 59-73 | Received 01 Apr 2008, Published online: 15 Jan 2010

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