Originally Posted by
underfire
The AUS AIP states for runway ops it is mag, and non-runways ops winds re true, it does not detail what runway ops means.
In Sydney (and I presume elsewhere across the network) when I quote an upper wind (to highlight a wind gradient) e.g. 500ft, 1000ft, 1300ft or 1500ft wind then I simply use what the pilot has quoted, I don't apply magvar. Whether this is right or wrong I'm not too sure but no-one has ever complained or commented on it.
In terms of "priority for departure" then there are some debate going on at the moment as to what this means and how it should be applied.
(i) with equal priority, flights compliant with their ATFM requirements, flights exempt from ATFM measures and Medical Aircraft (HOSP) operations; and
(ii) flights not compliant with their ATFM requirements;
(iii) allotheraircraft.
Does it mean that that compliant aircraft depart ahead of other aircraft irrespective of the ready call - food for thought ??