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Forum: Rumours & News

5th Sep 2014, 02:59

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Lionair plane down in Bali.

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Posted By Boomerang

In this case you should have been able to see the...

In this case you should have been able to see the rwy. From the chart MaPt is 1.5 NM to 09THR. (=2.7km) Required Vis is 2.8km. So yes, you did need it for this particular runway/approach.

Forum: Rumours & News

17th May 2013, 03:40

Replies: 974

Lionair plane down in Bali.

Views: 539,157

Posted By Boomerang

So if these guys willingly continued below the...

So if these guys willingly continued below the minima (not talking 50' here, but CFIT!), as a crew, then lets see an appropriate penalty for negligence, or what could have resulted in manslaughter. ...

Forum: Rumours & News

14th Apr 2013, 06:52

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Lionair plane down in Bali.

Views: 539,157

Posted By Boomerang

A few other things about the WADD VOR/DME09, On...

A few other things about the WADD VOR/DME09,
On Airbus, the final waypoint on the FMS for VOR/DME rwy 09, "WADD09" is actually the missed approach point, not the threshold. If you try to fly 3x on...

Forum: Rumours & News

14th Apr 2013, 01:13

Replies: 974

Lionair plane down in Bali.

Views: 539,157

Posted By Boomerang

What professional pilot would ALLOW a serviceable...

What professional pilot would ALLOW a serviceable aircraft to land on water well short of the runway in VMC (minima 470')? No-one! Hence I am giving the pilots the benefit of the doubt and say there...

Forum: Rumours & News

13th Apr 2013, 11:10

Replies: 974

Lionair plane down in Bali.

Views: 539,157

Posted By Boomerang

Hopefully ICAO will someday establish a global...

Hopefully ICAO will someday establish a global safety rating system for airlines.

Similar to your cars safety star rating. Punters will be able to consider something more important than just the...

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