Big changes to IFR routes in WA
Just got the new DAP amendments and next issue charts and noticed that there are some big changes happening all over WA. Biggest changes around Perth, most SIDs and STARs have changed due to all the waypoints moving and also changing names. There is also a large increase in one way routes and many old favorites have completely disappeared.
Should make for some interesting times as crews try to catch up with the new procedures and even more interesting times for those operators that aren't so good at keeping RNAV databases up to date.
I assume this is in response to the reported delays and airspace issues that we keep hearing about.
I guess it’s a bit early but can the crews in WA keep us posted how this one works out and if it helps or makes things worse.
Cheers,
W&F