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Old 9th Sep 2003, 19:20
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Sure... I'll explain.

If the wind is un-forecast and the only available runway is one with excessive tailwind component, the options are simple. Hold, Divert, or land on 16 and except the massive fine.

I just don't think that any company should be penalised for conditions that are un-forecast. Therefore if the wind is un-forecast, 16 or 07/25 should be made available without penalty.

Sydney is the largest airport in Australia, yet it has the most restrictive noise abatement. I can't think of any airport of it's size and importance in the world with such a restrictive curfew.

Although Adelaide has a curfew, common sense allows the use of 23 during periods of adverse weather.

I realise that the curfew in Sydney will never change as long as we are stuck with politicians, doesn't mean I can't say it's
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