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Old 23rd Apr 2010, 11:18
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Awol57 you are correct. To clarify Chief galah's points, YMMB also has touch and go circuits on BOTH runways PLUS arrivals and departures. GAAP A/Ds have designated VFR inbound tracking points but not segragated tracks within the zones to separate departing and arriving traffic. As to the staffing situation, most GAAP A/Ds have suffered at least a 50% staff reduction over the last 10 years and they're back handling the same movements of the busy periods during the 80's and 90's. Look back and compare the safety records prior to staff cutting. CASA & Airservices won't admit this so they're window dressing with unnecessary procedures.
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