Where do I test? This paper discusses the considerations when selecting airport locations for flight tests. It includes a brief description of data requirements that drive test programs to remote facilities, planning complications, and technical challenges. Specific test sites are examined, with attention given to airport environment, safety, runway features, navigational aids and local resources and infrastructure. A look into ILS characteristics, an analysis of beam quality and Type determination, and finally some open questions and lessons learned are presented.
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