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Wastegate
26th Nov 2002, 12:53
I have a trip planned to NSW from WA on December 4th. I plan to refuel at CDU at about 0800 UTC. Will I have to be night current to land at CDU during the eclipse? Does anyone know the legalities surrounding flight during the "hours of darkness" that occur during a total solar eclipse?
RYAN TCAD
26th Nov 2002, 13:05
Good question, - call CASA on 131-757.
karrank
26th Nov 2002, 22:04
Best to check with the ad operator also. As of 2 weeks ago they were expecting 400 flights (if the weather is good). Hell of a queue for the bog.:eek:
Bevan666
26th Nov 2002, 23:01
Given that it will be mostly dark, you will need a night rating to land during the eclipse. But also remember that totality will last for ~30 seconds, so it isnt going to be that dark for that long.
As for YCDU and the eclipse, I'll be there with bells on - flying in mid-afternoon in a bonanza. Any other pruuuners going?
Bevan..
I Fly
26th Nov 2002, 23:31
I though that first light and last light was when the sun centre is 6 degrees below the horizon.
lackov
27th Nov 2002, 06:22
Yeah, though the regulatory definition also allows for local effects. I guess it depends on how 'local' you consider the moon to be!
Towering Q
27th Nov 2002, 07:47
Is the sun small enough to hide 6 degrees below the moon's horizon? I must check that regulatory definition, always guaranteed to provide a good bowel motion.