Cheers Centaurus, thank you for providing the link to the TSBC report. It is truly an exemplar and manages well to raise some important issues in a calm, concise manner. No tub thumping, just fact and analysis, which provide first class entry into some very complex issues; food for thought, you bet. There's something for everyone in the package and there are some interesting 'side-bars' in the report. The complexity of operating in the high latitudes for one; remote areas and Arctic weather for another two. One of the more oblique elements (as in not directly related) was the operational support/despatch/flight following system used, which functioned smoothly, fully supporting 'their' aircraft. Many may feel operational control is intrusive and should end when the doors shut; but a good support network with 'base' covering your tail, operating in that region would be a great asset.
Section 1.7 Meteorological information was impressive, the quantity and quality of met updates available and provided to the crew were indicative of a weather service on the ball, functioning like a well oiled clock. A quality service, that's a very remote destination with light traffic, subject to the whims of the Northern Arctic wind and weather.
Bravo Canucks. Well done indeed. (Big smile and round of applause).
Last edited by Kharon; 27th Mar 2014 at 05:46.
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