Originally Posted by
Dick Smith
It's only 888 m long with a leg of 430 nm from Sydney and then about another 330 nm to the nearest mainland alternate which is mandatory
I have been informed that the ATR has nowhere near the range required!
The alternate fuel is only needed on landing (not take off) I would think as there are enough alternates around Sydney.
So you would also barely have to put in any fuel for the trip to Sydney.