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Old 6th Aug 2011, 16:17
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Double Hush
 
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Ever since the closure of KSS was discussed, the issue of a lack of suitable diversions for Lossie was understood by anyone with a minimum of intelligence. Losing KSS meant the loss of the 'crash div' and the upping of the minimum landing fuel by a considerable amount, reducing the fuel available for 'training' by the same considerable amount. Now, with the loss of LUK, the only suitable diversion for Lossie is Leeming - yes, Leeming. Inverness and Aberdeen are too short, unless a VERY strong wind is blowing; Glasgow and Edinburgh are too busy; Stornoway has no aids. If a Tornado has an emergency that requires a cable and cannot get into Lossie, the nearest div is now Leeming. Maybe, just maybe, someone up high has realised this and is trying to keep a runway (and cable) available at KSS. Without this, JMCs will have to be conducted in the Moray Firth so that the players can land with enough fuel for the distant diversions!
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