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Old 4th Apr 2018, 01:05
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LeadSled
 
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And the other is Wedderburn 950M 17/35
DHpilot,
Again, far too far away to be considered useful if the weather turns bad at YSBK, and is effectively PPO, although that doesn't matter in an emergency.

Indeed, it is doubtful if either really qualify as being in the Sydney Basin.
CASA did also mentions diversions to Cessnock and the central coast?? A low time student up "the lane" and over the hills when it turns bad??

"Safety is our first priority" --- "Safe Skies for ALL" ---- CASA.

I do trust all schools at Bankstown thoroughly brief all their pre-solo and other low time students on how to declare an emergency and divert to YSSY.

Tootle pip!!

PS: I well recall landing well after last light at YSBK one night, (because the place was closed due a gear up on one runway) in a daylight/VFR only aircraft --- myself very close to declaring an emergency due fuel state. Camden was out of the equation due weather.
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