Rocky Airport to go Under
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You would want to be very careful as to what has happened underneath the hotmix runway, Cracking when it starts to dry out will tell you that the sub base is/was well and truely wet, worse yet if the runway starts to sink. I would think even when its starting to recede from the runway it would be sometime before you see heavies into there again.
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I was told that back in the good old days an Ansett Electra broke through the Taxiway or Runway at Rok with main gear after a flood or heavy rain..Someone else may have better memories of this.
Also I noticed on flood photos a big dip on 33 ,no wonder there has been a lot of dicky landings!! maybe they can fix on next overlay!!
Also I noticed on flood photos a big dip on 33 ,no wonder there has been a lot of dicky landings!! maybe they can fix on next overlay!!
Why close it?
Because the @@@@ Nazis that run it have no idea
They initially said they would leave it open as long as they can.
But no they just plain closed it.
As someone above said there was plenty of use left in it at that length.
Because the @@@@ Nazis that run it have no idea
They initially said they would leave it open as long as they can.
But no they just plain closed it.
As someone above said there was plenty of use left in it at that length.
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Floods
Ultralights great pic. Thats Aeroprofessional spray base and the cherokee six PRE, i used to buffel seed out of many moons ago. Don,t think she,ll be flying anytime soon.
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Agree that there's plenty of length remaining. Where are you going to put the aircraft? There's a whole lot more water to come over the next few days.
Agree that there's plenty of length remaining. Where are you going to put the aircraft? There's a whole lot more water to come over the next few days.
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I know this forum has been a bit of a b!tchfest over the years but you might consider that the young lady in Rocky Tower stands out amongst the male voices. It's often when you're pissed off that you note the same voice. Her's is distinctive in this context.
If you have a genuine complaint how about ringing the tower and talking to her. None of us knows everything (including those in the cockpit) and my experience of her is that she's very reasonable and keen on doing the best job by you guys.
Build her up if she needs that. Don't just try and cut her down.
DNC
If you have a genuine complaint how about ringing the tower and talking to her. None of us knows everything (including those in the cockpit) and my experience of her is that she's very reasonable and keen on doing the best job by you guys.
Build her up if she needs that. Don't just try and cut her down.
DNC
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Australian flooding - The Big Picture - Boston.com
Some great shots of the flooding in QLD...
go_soaring! instead (but only in states other than NSW and QLD atm!)
Some great shots of the flooding in QLD...
go_soaring! instead (but only in states other than NSW and QLD atm!)
NASA photo of RK floods
(Link from the ABC News site)
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Have heard that the surface wasn't in real good shape and problems were identified during its last technical inspection. May not see any of the heavies in there for a while.
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Looks like there could possibly be no RPT till the end of January. This means the airport will have nearly been closed for a month
Flood Information Update
UPDATED Saturday 8 January 2011 at 3:24pm:
The Fitzroy River reached its peak flood level of 9.2m on Wednesday 5 January at the Rockhampton City Gauge. The flood level is stationary at approximately 9.1m. Advice received from the Bureau of Meteorology is that the Fitzroy River will remain around 8.5m until late next week.
As a result of this advice, the following general recovery information for Rockhampton Airport has been provided:
Friday 14 Jan 11
Floodwaters are expected to reduce to 8.5m by this date. Access to runways and other critical operational areas may become available for visual inspection. The inspections are anticipated to take approximately 2 working days.
After the visual appraisal a more detailed assessment of the major infrastructure elements will be conducted. These assessments should take around 3 days, depending upon access and infrastructure condition.
Wednesday 19 Jan 11
Assuming that all critical infrastructure has not sustained major damage, remedial works can commence.
Monday 24 Jan 11
By this date it may be possible to reinstate some aircraft operations during daylight hours only.
Airport facilities necessary for Regular Public Transport services (e.g. QantasLink, Virgin Blue and Tiger Airways) may be possible but more information will required before this can be accurately determined.
Friday 28 January 11
Unless the airport has sustained significant damage to key infrastructure, it is probable that that normal RPT services could be reinstated.
Airport Management will endeavour to expedite the return to service of all RPT services but at this stage the condition of the facilities is unknown. More information will be posted on this web site when it becomes available
UPDATED Saturday 8 January 2011 at 3:24pm:
The Fitzroy River reached its peak flood level of 9.2m on Wednesday 5 January at the Rockhampton City Gauge. The flood level is stationary at approximately 9.1m. Advice received from the Bureau of Meteorology is that the Fitzroy River will remain around 8.5m until late next week.
As a result of this advice, the following general recovery information for Rockhampton Airport has been provided:
Friday 14 Jan 11
Floodwaters are expected to reduce to 8.5m by this date. Access to runways and other critical operational areas may become available for visual inspection. The inspections are anticipated to take approximately 2 working days.
After the visual appraisal a more detailed assessment of the major infrastructure elements will be conducted. These assessments should take around 3 days, depending upon access and infrastructure condition.
Wednesday 19 Jan 11
Assuming that all critical infrastructure has not sustained major damage, remedial works can commence.
Monday 24 Jan 11
By this date it may be possible to reinstate some aircraft operations during daylight hours only.
Airport facilities necessary for Regular Public Transport services (e.g. QantasLink, Virgin Blue and Tiger Airways) may be possible but more information will required before this can be accurately determined.
Friday 28 January 11
Unless the airport has sustained significant damage to key infrastructure, it is probable that that normal RPT services could be reinstated.
Airport Management will endeavour to expedite the return to service of all RPT services but at this stage the condition of the facilities is unknown. More information will be posted on this web site when it becomes available
Where have the RFDS aircraft been relocated too?
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I know of a Rocky resident who has booked YBRK - YMML and return with Tiger. Contacted airline to change bookings ex YBMK and was told by call centre that Rocky was open! Given that he's police and involved in FFR he had some direct experience but couldn't convince them. "Consultant" refused to allow change.
Latest advice was about 3 weeks minimum for runway.
Latest advice was about 3 weeks minimum for runway.