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Old 2nd Oct 2013, 10:03
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VH-FTS
 
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Dunno about advising other people but the club I fly with has it in their Ops manual that all intersection departures are forbidden.
Subsequent discussions have now resulted in intersection departures being banned by the airport owner. Enforcing that would be the next step.
While the pilot described in the opening post sounds like a moron, people making decisions described in the quotes above are no better educated.

What the heck's wrong with finding out the take off distance available from an intersection, and comparing it to the take off distance you require for the conditions? Add in a bit of common sense by thinking about 'escape procedures' or landing spots if the engine quits and there is not usually added risk by accepting an intersection.

Those arguing they want to land on the remaining runway need to have a good think about the maths involved. Consider your take off roll, climb to XXXft then attempt to land back on the runway, there is a good chance you won't have enough runway left unless you've got a very long regional or capital city runway.

Use some judgement people - don't just make blanket decisions or policies such as 'never conduct an intersection departure'.
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