F-K-D, dunno if that was aimed at me, but I have been reading with interest but trying for a change to stay out of the usual argument that goes on between Dubai and us.
I agree with the sentiment that reducing spacing either in or out of Dubai is not going to gain any praise or thanks from anyone, and that when it all goes tits up, as it invariably will due to the inadequate/nonexistent arrival flow procedures and dangerous airspace design/sectorisation, the people to cop the abuse will be those that tried to help by reducing spacing.
In saying that there are times where common sense can prevail, that is, always give priority to arrivals over departures, after all a guy on the ground is not going to hit anyone or declare a fuel emergency. Also if Dubai wants to have 20 miles through each gate, and DESDI hold is chockers and BUBIN is ok, why not give us 10 or 15 through DESDI and ask for 30 through BUBIN. Still getting the same spacing in the end but giving some relief to the guy that needs it.
Anyway don't take my recent silence on here as lack of support for actually finding agreement on how to achieve improved relations and operations between the 2 units. It is just that I am tired of beating my head against a wall, and think the only thing that will really change things will be when the endless inneffectual meetings end, and people get together and actually sort this dangerous mess out.
Enjoy the discussion.
Last edited by AirNoServicesAustralia; 21st April 2008 at 17:52.