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A global agl training provider international experience counts icao, easa, faa, cap168, mads our agl and lv electrical trainers have been delivering certified and specialised. Engineering analysis of airfield lighting system lightning. Fb technology offers a complete portfolio of photometric measurement solutions to ensure accurate and reliable measurement of airfield ground lighting agl and aid agl. Combine army and air force criteria into one document. Fb technology offers a complete portfolio of photometric measurement solutions to ensure accurate and reliable measurement of airfield ground lighting agl and aid agl maintenance. Runway runway runway runway approach gsp slopenumber lenth category width length angle o9 cat1 60 m 540 m 3 0.
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