rottenlungs
9th Nov 2006, 20:02
Just noticed this:
http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/0,2106,3855820a11,00.html
It states that the ATR originally planned isn`t certified for the operation and that they are now going to use a 44 Seat Pionair aircraft. I`m assuming that`ll be the Convair 580
Can anyone explain to me the regulations that apply to this sort of operation? I`m guessing it relates to the distance from land? It seems mad to disallow an ATR but allow a 50 year old CV-580. Note I have no issue with the maintenance condition either aircraft - surely there is more automation, redundancy and finer tolerance navigation gear on the newer design?
I`m a lowly student ppl so go easy on me!
Thanks
James
http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/0,2106,3855820a11,00.html
It states that the ATR originally planned isn`t certified for the operation and that they are now going to use a 44 Seat Pionair aircraft. I`m assuming that`ll be the Convair 580
Can anyone explain to me the regulations that apply to this sort of operation? I`m guessing it relates to the distance from land? It seems mad to disallow an ATR but allow a 50 year old CV-580. Note I have no issue with the maintenance condition either aircraft - surely there is more automation, redundancy and finer tolerance navigation gear on the newer design?
I`m a lowly student ppl so go easy on me!
Thanks
James