VOZ over Owen Stanley's
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VOZ over Owen Stanley's
- 800 range question.
Watching VOZ going over the high bits this morning over PNG. Does the - 800 have long term oxygen or is there a procedure to go around/go back to the eastern end onto the low level route? Is there sufficient gas to still get to CNS or do you visit POM?
Watching VOZ going over the high bits this morning over PNG. Does the - 800 have long term oxygen or is there a procedure to go around/go back to the eastern end onto the low level route? Is there sufficient gas to still get to CNS or do you visit POM?
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I think it's more alluding to a depressurized scenario where you'd have to maintain an altitude above 10k feet. Possibly above FL 130 and the additional O2 carried to facilitate this. One would think a diversion would be on the cards, rather than continuation due to the fuel requirements anyway.
I think the original poster is referring to Virgin's sporty new CNS - HND run. From what I've heard, it's a 700 running on fumes. Volunteers and management pilots.
I’m pretty sure Nadzab would be a suitable alternate these days, particularly given the recent infrastructure upgrades including the runway. There are certainly good RNAV approaches to get in there at night now.
Air Niugini operate the 737 into there. I wouldn’t be surprised if someone starts operating direct to Cairns from Nadzab as I’m sure there would be the demand.
Air Niugini operate the 737 into there. I wouldn’t be surprised if someone starts operating direct to Cairns from Nadzab as I’m sure there would be the demand.
I think 43" is on the money.
Used to come through that area many moons ago. Problem was depressurisation and terrain. From memory on the route we used, it was basically south from Madang and reverse on return. Depress north of 4 south then head back over Madang. Depress south of 4 South then escape route south east. Only a problem for a short while when over the really high hills. Either scenario POM available as a diversion if necessary (and available). OEI not necessarily an issue.
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Used to come through that area many moons ago. Problem was depressurisation and terrain. From memory on the route we used, it was basically south from Madang and reverse on return. Depress north of 4 south then head back over Madang. Depress south of 4 South then escape route south east. Only a problem for a short while when over the really high hills. Either scenario POM available as a diversion if necessary (and available). OEI not necessarily an issue.
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Not sure what’s happening at Komo these days with regards to length, lighting and fuel however it’s got an ILS approach and it’s pretty much in the middle of the highlands, albeit at about 5,200 ft. It’s not far off the direct track that they take.
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KOMO... fuel is sparce at best
Length suited to Dash 8 or C-130 types, runway length considerable reduced from the construction phase and the Ruskie aircraft..
Length suited to Dash 8 or C-130 types, runway length considerable reduced from the construction phase and the Ruskie aircraft..
The 737-800 MAX has long legs, look where SQ fly.
CNS HND is punchy but not the max range of the MAX.
As for OEI, depress, etc I’m fairly sure that that little governing body CASA would be watching anything to the MAX.
Just a VA attack thread?
Now I’m fooked if I’d want to be in a 737 for 7 hours!!!
CNS HND is punchy but not the max range of the MAX.
As for OEI, depress, etc I’m fairly sure that that little governing body CASA would be watching anything to the MAX.
Just a VA attack thread?
Now I’m fooked if I’d want to be in a 737 for 7 hours!!!
