What is an RDR

holmdt · #1 (**permalink**) 10-16-2009, 05:44 PM

I saw that NAS in Fallon NV list and RDR tower freq. and an RDR, What is an RDR Here is the link where I found the info at Fallon NAS Airport Overview (Fallon, NV) [KNFL/NFL] | FlightAware

Thank You

freqhopping · #2 (**permalink**) 10-16-2009, 05:51 PM

Radar

K4DHR · #3 (**permalink**) 10-17-2009, 12:36 PM

It is (likely) the frequency for the GCA, or Ground Controlled Approach controller. They include ASR and PAR approaches where a controller watches a radar scope and relays instructions to the pilot on the approach about course and glide slope guidance. They're pretty interesting to listen to if you've never heard one before.

holmdt · #4 (**permalink**) 10-17-2009, 01:22 PM

Thank you K4DHR. My GRE-300 should be here sometime today will try to get FAS (https://www.cnic.navy.mil/Fallon/index.htm) but I live in Carson about 30 miles W.
with a small hill in the way.