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    Has anyone ever seen a tri-color VASI in real life?

    Glideslope panels (see AIM 2-1-2-e, "Alignment of Elements Systems") are even rarer than tri-color VASI. Cheapness is the big advantage, but they're only usable on short final (3/4 mile.) Here ya go: 1N5 Bennett 2W2 Clearview Airpark D49 Columbus Municipal E05 Hatch Municipal FRR...
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    Has anyone ever seen a tri-color VASI in real life?

    I've seen controllers tack the red/green flashing signal on the end of other signals. Green (clear to taxi); alt red/green (use caution). Don't know why they think that's necessary. It should go without saying if you're using light signals and is more likely to add confusion than anything else.
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    Has anyone ever seen a tri-color VASI in real life?

    Sorry, it’s proprietary. Raw data can be had at the FAA website if you want to roll your own.
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    Has anyone ever seen a tri-color VASI in real life?

    Your guess is as good as mine, but the A/FD agrees with the list for the ones I’ve checked.
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    Has anyone ever seen a tri-color VASI in real life?

    Heh, no. I compiled it with simple DB query (to satisfy my own curiosity) and wondered if there was anything online to compare it with. Discovered this thread and thought I might as well contribute.
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    Has anyone ever seen a tri-color VASI in real life?

    There are currently 21 fields (29 runways) with tri-color VASI. They're being phased out; only PAPI is approved for new installations. 29 08R Richmond 28 0G0 North Buffalo Suburban 35 0TE4 Hilltop Lakes 36 1C1 Paxton 15 2A6 Holly Grove Municipal 33 2A6 Holly...
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