Originally Posted by
aeolos
Sounds to me that Compass does not have the training/procedures developed to fly a GPS/RNAV (area navigation) approach into MSO. The standard approach to MSO is the Instrument Landing System (ILS) which requires at least 5 miles of visibility. A GPS/RNAV approach would allow for lower minimums.
I am not sure about other airlines at MSO. These types of approaches require the development of specific procedures and training and then need to be approved by the FAA.
Thanks for that info.
The other airlines at MSO all have some sort of "exception" (according to the local rag) that allows them to land in lower minimums. The old NWA service (on the airbus) also had this exception. So when NWA switched the service to Compass, they KNEW they would run into this issue. They clearly don't care.