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Sunfish 2nd Aug 2019 05:13

Traffic Spacing?
 
Sitting in the lounge at Changi watching aircraft land approximately every 1.5 minutes. Do we match or better that frequency in Australia?

spektrum 2nd Aug 2019 06:43

I've had plenty enough late landing clearances and ambitious expedite instructions to not care much about this one. Are you an airline pilot Sunny?

virgindriver 2nd Aug 2019 07:14

Changi mainly* use one runway for arrivals and one for departures whereas we normally don’t in Australia.

This would greatly help with numbers imo.

Lookleft 2nd Aug 2019 08:32

spektrum, Sunfish just wants you to know that he is sitting in a lounge in Changi. He also knows how to get the stats for the movements at any of Australia's airports.

Icarus2001 2nd Aug 2019 09:22

1.5 minutes at say 130-140 knots is around 3- 3.5 nm separation. I believe we use 5nm in trail and no closing when handed off to the tower.

High speed taxi exits make a huge difference Sunfish.

ROH111 2nd Aug 2019 09:30

Sunfish fishing again.

You’re better than this sunfish. Enjoy your flight home.

airdualbleedfault 2nd Aug 2019 10:22

Sunfish, didn't you know Australia has the 2nd best ATC in the world.......

Capt Fathom 2nd Aug 2019 11:26


Sunfish just wants you to know that he is sitting in a lounge in Changi
None of the lounges at Changi have a view of the runways! :D

topend3 2nd Aug 2019 13:16

Maybe he was in the departure lounge

VH DSJ 2nd Aug 2019 13:49

Singapore's CTR (TMA) doesn't have any GA traffic so it can be much more streamline than what we have at Australian airports. Furthermore, they stop turboprops from operating in to WSSS, so air traffic management and sequencing is much easier.

donpizmeov 2nd Aug 2019 13:50


Originally Posted by Capt Fathom (Post 10534825)


None of the lounges at Changi have a view of the runways! :D

The EK one does. But he couldn't afford those tickets :E

havick 2nd Aug 2019 23:26

Have a look at LGA, that’s how you move aircraft.

LeadSled 3rd Aug 2019 03:06


Originally Posted by Sunfish (Post 10534575)
Sitting in the lounge at Changi watching aircraft land approximately every 1.5 minutes. Do we match or better that frequency in Australia?

Sunny,
Various UK airports are a better example of what is possible, and as one poster says ---- high speed exits, they make all the difference. He/she/X (just being gender neutral) is so right.
Tootle pip!!

Global Aviator 3rd Aug 2019 03:57

Plaza premium lounge has views of the running away...

Sat in the pool during a transit at the transit hotel watching de planes...

No idea on the capacity but don’t think it’s a world leader in movements. Check out Manila now that’s spacing...

donkdonk 3rd Aug 2019 04:55


Originally Posted by LeadSled (Post 10535443)
Sunny,
Various UK airports are a better example of what is possible, and as one poster says ---- high speed exits, they make all the difference. He/she/X (just being gender neutral) is so right.
Tootle pip!!

What wake turbulence standard do they have on short final? That is the difference....

VH DSJ 3rd Aug 2019 05:41

You haven't seen tight spacing until you've landed in SFO or LAX where you get a landing clearance with two other aircraft still ahead of you on final.

Ascend Charlie 3rd Aug 2019 05:47

I counted 25 acft (well, their landing lights) stacked up on final at Atlanta. Two runways, so 13 or so on each.

The name is Porter 3rd Aug 2019 06:23

Sunny, do yourself a favour, go to LA, uber it to The Proud Bird, $15. Apart from great food, excellent craft beer and a great atmosphere, grab a table outside and watch the arrivals at LAX. They have lighties overflying & a mix of aircraft types. Then you'll see spacing.

Weapons Grade 3rd Aug 2019 08:48


Originally Posted by VH DSJ (Post 10535470)
You haven't seen tight spacing until you've landed in SFO or LAX where you get a landing clearance with two other aircraft still ahead of you on final.

#3 - cleared to land? Try ATL, ORD or DFW for both spacing and landing clearances.
Australia ATC procedures (not the ATCer's) - do not get me started!

Icarus2001 3rd Aug 2019 10:28

https://www.internationalairportrevi...wick-capacity/

Fifty five movements per hour on a single runway. Agreed no traffic mix of turbo-props and high speed exits as well.


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