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Eric W. Seelig wrote:

> For those with more experience out there, should I
> be paying more attention to it?  Is it really
> helpful when I'm on final in a 172?

I think it can be particularly helpful at
night, when the risk factor for approaches
at unfamiliar airports grows quite high. It's
just another way to doublecheck that what your
eyes and the instruments are telling you makes
sense.

Brett

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