Originally Posted by MarkD
handover
couldn't the 744 just go over the 319? 319 with a full load is probably not seeing much over FL350 right?
A 747 with a full load might not see anything over FL310, and require a few step climbs along the way. Seperating traffic on NATS is a complicated task, going over or under is not always an option. Even with RVSM it is crowded.
Can't beat the view of watching a 777 or 747 1000ft above on the same track 1/2 mile in front though!!
Originally Posted by Tom the Tenor
.....Aer Lingus chiefs need to be cross examined on the matter of the A330 at Cork. Is it possible, yes or no? I have no real problem if EI SOPs say no, it is not the case. Aer Lingus chiefs need to come clean...
Not sure if it is still the case, but the EI 330's were banned from using ORK for a long time. As far as I know (and I stand to be corrected...anyone??) that this was due to limitations on turning space, imposed by main gear strut strength.