Airlink advises on ‘wet’ conditions in George
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Airlink advises on ‘wet’ conditions in George
THE South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) has issued a formal notice in terms of large aircraft (over 5 700kg in mass) operated by commercial airlines and their ability to land at George airport when the runways is wet, Airlink advised on February 18.
The effect of this notice is that when the runway is wet as a consequence of rain, commercial airlines will not be allowed to land at George and the airport will be closed until the runway dries out. Consequently airlines en-route to George will have no other option but to divert to an alternate or return to their point of original departure.
Airlink advises all travel agents and passengers of this limitation, which could impact passenger itineraries. The SACAA has advised that this is a temporary restriction that will remain in effect until such time that, after further testing or remedial work, the airport is again declared safe for wet operations.
Should passengers on Airlink flights to George experience a diversion because of a wet runway, Airlink will provide assistance in re-accommodating the passenger on the next available flight. Airlink will not assume responsibility for land arrangements.
The Western Cape is currently experiencing its worst drought in 132 years and therefore the probability of rain and associated flight diversions remains low in the short term, however the winter rains usually start from around early April. Therefore the programme for testing is urgent, and any work to the runway that is required by ACSA and its contractors must be completed by the time the winter rains commence.
The effect of this notice is that when the runway is wet as a consequence of rain, commercial airlines will not be allowed to land at George and the airport will be closed until the runway dries out. Consequently airlines en-route to George will have no other option but to divert to an alternate or return to their point of original departure.
Airlink advises all travel agents and passengers of this limitation, which could impact passenger itineraries. The SACAA has advised that this is a temporary restriction that will remain in effect until such time that, after further testing or remedial work, the airport is again declared safe for wet operations.
Should passengers on Airlink flights to George experience a diversion because of a wet runway, Airlink will provide assistance in re-accommodating the passenger on the next available flight. Airlink will not assume responsibility for land arrangements.
The Western Cape is currently experiencing its worst drought in 132 years and therefore the probability of rain and associated flight diversions remains low in the short term, however the winter rains usually start from around early April. Therefore the programme for testing is urgent, and any work to the runway that is required by ACSA and its contractors must be completed by the time the winter rains commence.
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What did CAA find on their inspection the other day that makes them send out this notice. Bet the airlines are cross. Does this also cover Part 121 charter ops as well.
Can someone find this notice on the CAA website at all. tried to find it but no luck.
Can someone find this notice on the CAA website at all. tried to find it but no luck.
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Load of Crap if you ask me. Just another CAA blunder!!!!!!!!
Why can’t a B737-200 land there with the runway wet! Oh sorry maybe the CAA will ground all B737 once more.
Why can’t a B737-200 land there with the runway wet! Oh sorry maybe the CAA will ground all B737 once more.
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The cynical eye says that closing George to all traffic when the runway is wet is the kindest way of making so sure that Airlink do not get another opportunity to land on a wet runway there.
But is the airport to be closed or just a landing ban? Presumably a Class I Notam?
If it is only a landing ban then, of course, take offs and rejected take offs are still permissible, with or without reverse thrust?
But is the airport to be closed or just a landing ban? Presumably a Class I Notam?
If it is only a landing ban then, of course, take offs and rejected take offs are still permissible, with or without reverse thrust?
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Originally Posted by Der absolute Hammer
If it is only a landing ban then, of the ocurse, take offs and rejected take offs are still permissible
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the Notam in question can be downloaded at this web address
http://www.avcom.co.za/phpBB3/downlo...e.php?id=78490
http://www.avcom.co.za/phpBB3/downlo...e.php?id=78490
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I was supposed to fly out to JHB yesterday to catch a connecting flight to DXB. Ended up renting a car and driving to CTown, and catching my Emirates flight from there.
Don't think it was a Q400 that was stuck there most of the day. When I was there yesterday mid morning it was a CRJ200. Anyhow, a total cock up on ACSA's part. They did surface friction testing on the runway last Monday and I gather if they had found that the runway was sufficient then the NOTAM would have been withdrawn.
Total Caos as the wet weather is expected in George till Friday!!
Don't think it was a Q400 that was stuck there most of the day. When I was there yesterday mid morning it was a CRJ200. Anyhow, a total cock up on ACSA's part. They did surface friction testing on the runway last Monday and I gather if they had found that the runway was sufficient then the NOTAM would have been withdrawn.
Total Caos as the wet weather is expected in George till Friday!!
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B0152/10
A runway is wet when more than 25% of SFC appear reflective due to water or is covered with water.
This not even takes account of the angle of refraction in relation to light, water and prismatic lenses for the observer from the control tower whose responsibility it is to close the airport? That is three dimesnsional trigonometry/complex stuff!
Agghhhhh! So scientific! Was not the rwy certified after resurfacing? Must not have been done and that could really, really, be the reason why Airlink roll off the end?
How far can one extend the incredulity of terminal velocity?
A runway is wet when more than 25% of SFC appear reflective due to water or is covered with water.
This not even takes account of the angle of refraction in relation to light, water and prismatic lenses for the observer from the control tower whose responsibility it is to close the airport? That is three dimesnsional trigonometry/complex stuff!
Agghhhhh! So scientific! Was not the rwy certified after resurfacing? Must not have been done and that could really, really, be the reason why Airlink roll off the end?
How far can one extend the incredulity of terminal velocity?
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George opened up
Wx office says rain is down to 6km but a/c may land now. Heard that airport is open but a/c have a weight restriction. SAX prepd to (finally!) start up again but went technical.
