Originally Posted by
Squawk7700
I wound have done the following:
- Made a call on CTAF advising any incoming aircraft
- Made an advisory call on Mel Ctr for other aircraft and as a heads-up to the controller
- Not done a low pass so as to not cause concern to those on the ground who might think you are are landing
- Not taken photos whilst performing said low lass
I had seriously considered all that at the time, but chickened out (I'd be a member of JD's Live Cowards Club if I knew where to signup!). ..no pics and it didn't happen, right??
I left a message about it on the ARO's mobile once I got back to YMMB and he called me back a few hours later to apologise for not taking my call saying he was busy clearing the runway. He said that RWY04 had been closed by NOTAM which was withdrawn as soon as the aircraft was removed, although there were no big 'X's or anything though, as you can see. If that was correct I'm glad I DIDN'T do as you suggest, 'cause I'd feel a right goose if I'd made a song and dance about it only to to be told by ATC that I should have read the NOTAM.