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Old 26th Oct 2013, 00:49
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Roller Merlin
 
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Simply ask yourself why MEL ATC issue the Sheed arrival to any Aussie airline, but almost never to a foreign airline. There is a cultural aspect here - the design is poor, there is an expectation that locals will be ready and do it and foreigners shouldn't. Apparently many foreign carriers prohibit the approach. Not appropriate for an international airport.

I once saw a Korean airline attempt it and woefully stuff it up.
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