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Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
27th Apr 2021, 05:20
Replies: 16
Views: 8,231
Posted By Adamastor

Initial figures suggest that more than 75% of...

Initial figures suggest that more than 75% of current staff, or around 1000 years of experience, won’t go. That means the busiest and most complex airspace in Australia, about to get more complex...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
7th Aug 2019, 13:23
Replies: 38
Views: 17,352
Posted By Adamastor

Delays in Europe are through the roof. Enroute...

Delays in Europe are through the roof. Enroute traffic delays grew by 105% in a single year last year - https://www.economist.com/international/2019/06/15/air-traffic-control-is-a-mess
...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
16th Mar 2019, 09:55
Replies: 29
Views: 5,890
Posted By Adamastor

Standby for it to get a whole lot worse at YSSY,...

Standby for it to get a whole lot worse at YSSY, which I’ve always found to be really good. They are the only location in Australia to have a dedicated met unit embedded in the ATC ops room, but the...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
5th Oct 2018, 11:10
Replies: 102
Views: 28,242
Posted By Adamastor

Not casting stones, just some factual additions. ...

Not casting stones, just some factual additions.

Traffic holding advice was 30 mins (post-curfew arrival burst).
Aircraft assigned RWY 16L with 2 mins delay (standard runway assignment for B787s...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
17th Mar 2017, 22:47
Replies: 271
Views: 171,457
Posted By Adamastor

Pilot declared the PAN but ATC declared it a...

Pilot declared the PAN but ATC declared it a Distress Phase based on the information received so it was a full emergency turnout at YSSY. Absolutely sterling effort by the crew.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
3rd Dec 2016, 05:55
Replies: 95
Views: 211,541
Posted By Adamastor

Thorn_bird, I can see that this was a difficult...

Thorn_bird, I can see that this was a difficult accident to deal with for both of us.



No, it is not.



Agreed.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
2nd Dec 2016, 02:36
Replies: 95
Views: 211,541
Posted By Adamastor

The first transmission from ATC to the pilot was...

The first transmission from ATC to the pilot was maintain 5000’ which the pilot accepted but then either chose not, or was unable, to do. They descended below that assigned level and were then issued...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
21st May 2015, 07:30
Replies: 99
Views: 26,217
Posted By Adamastor

Slight drift but since it's been repeatedly...

Slight drift but since it's been repeatedly brought up I find it interesting that the idea that GDPs should mean every flight gets zero delay on every flight still pervades the pilot community. The...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
24th Mar 2015, 02:39
Replies: 12
Views: 8,817
Posted By Adamastor

I've flown Air Asia around 30 times over the last...

I've flown Air Asia around 30 times over the last few years and have found them nothing short of brilliant. Clean, modern aircraft, attractive, friendly crew, nice food, affordable fares, great OTP....
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
5th Mar 2014, 11:15
Replies: 95
Views: 8,040
Posted By Adamastor

2.2.2 and as of the last fortnight the diabolical...

2.2.2 and as of the last fortnight the diabolical 3.1.1, underfire.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
28th May 2013, 11:20
Replies: 198
Views: 39,843
Posted By Adamastor

Apparently they do have autoland - QFA2 managed...

Apparently they do have autoland - QFA2 managed to use it this morning.

http://archive-server.liveatc.net/yssy/AU-Sat-May-27-2013-1830Z.mp3 - about the 14 minute mark.

Chalk up another one,...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
13th Jun 2012, 10:03
Replies: 357
Views: 90,839
Posted By Adamastor

Does this answer your question, SDT?

Does this answer your question, SDT?
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
2nd Jun 2011, 02:57
Replies: 14
Views: 2,580
Posted By Adamastor

I'd like to stick up for the BoM - I think they...

I'd like to stick up for the BoM - I think they do a great job, including at Sydney. What I see in the original rant is some 'Monday morning quarterbacking' of a weather forecast (how dare the...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
9th Dec 2010, 12:51
Replies: 74
Views: 13,793
Posted By Adamastor

Truly frightening stuff. Sorry, md. My...

Truly frightening stuff.

Sorry, md. My subtlety was clearly missed on you, though not the bus driver.

I'm fully aware of the AIP provisions. I also never said that they HAD to carry it. I said...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
9th Dec 2010, 04:33
Replies: 74
Views: 13,793
Posted By Adamastor

So it's taken us four pages to get to the point...

So it's taken us four pages to get to the point where we understand that:

1) Schlonghauler flew to an aerodrome without having alternate fuel, despite knowing full well that the GP was...
Forum: ATC Issues
10th Dec 2009, 09:56
Replies: 1
Views: 769
Posted By Adamastor

For those that are interested, the full ATSB...

For those that are interested, the full ATSB report is at:

AO-2008-077 (http://www.atsb.gov.au/publications/investigation_reports/2008/aair/ao-2008-077.aspx)
Forum: ATC Issues
10th Dec 2009, 09:53
Replies: 1
Views: 769
Posted By Adamastor

A380 Wake Turbulence on Parallel Runways

Superjumbo freak mishap forces overhaul | The Australian (http://www.theaustralian.com.au/travel/news/superjumbo-freak-mishap-forces-overhaul/story-e6frg8ro-1225808887397)

Superjumbo freak mishap...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
27th Sep 2009, 01:28
Replies: 81
Views: 16,528
Posted By Adamastor

One in three gone without replacement. Now it's...

One in three gone without replacement. Now it's all starting to make sense.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
14th May 2009, 05:22
Replies: 79
Views: 10,333
Posted By Adamastor

The RAAF have never broken the curfew at Sydney....

The RAAF have never broken the curfew at Sydney. Political suicide.

Not one million, bushy. Ten million. The fine was lifted from $110,000 to $550,000 a few years back after our middle eastern...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
22nd Apr 2009, 22:25
Replies: 1,216
Views: 192,621
Posted By Adamastor

Not so fast with those rocks there, dd. ...

Not so fast with those rocks there, dd.

Australia only sent two courses of twelve to Bath. Of those, I understand 11/12 and 10/12 checked out upon return. Seems to be somewhat higher than the...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
2nd Feb 2009, 23:23
Replies: 29
Views: 4,906
Posted By Adamastor

Seriously. Three major restructures in as many...

Seriously. Three major restructures in as many years. How many are you permitted before the appropriate people start asking the question "do you have ANY idea what the fluck you're doing?!?"
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
17th Jan 2009, 02:36
Replies: 17
Views: 2,108
Posted By Adamastor

And the people selling it, tasdevil, and the...

And the people selling it, tasdevil, and the people selling it. :yuk:
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
11th Jan 2009, 07:43
Replies: 1,216
Views: 192,621
Posted By Adamastor

Brilliant summation, Sunfish, but imagine if the...

Brilliant summation, Sunfish, but imagine if the money were spent on airy-fairy intangible concepts i.e. no sunstantive software or hardware changes whatsoever. Then add in the compulsory management...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
5th Jan 2009, 12:16
Replies: 1,216
Views: 192,621
Posted By Adamastor

I recall the Eurocontrol doc as well. It did put...

I recall the Eurocontrol doc as well. It did put Australia's ATCs on the cutting edge. Can't seem to dig it up now.

Some fishy accounting but here are a few figures from another supposedly...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
24th Dec 2008, 09:28
Replies: 15
Views: 2,228
Posted By Adamastor

Don't worry, Owen. It seems the Commissioner has...

Don't worry, Owen. It seems the Commissioner has the Canberra spin merchants pegged pretty well:



How about you media trolls run with some truth for a change, instead of using Airservices'...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
22nd Dec 2008, 11:25
Replies: 1,216
Views: 192,621
Posted By Adamastor

I understand the point you are trying to make,...

I understand the point you are trying to make, som, but rest assured you WILL be vilified and harangued in the press no matter how reasonable you are or try to appear. You just have to tell the truth...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
22nd Dec 2008, 05:38
Replies: 1,216
Views: 192,621
Posted By Adamastor

I disagree, Ferris. Don't fall into the...

I disagree, Ferris. Don't fall into the Airservices trap of thinking that sick leave is YOUR fault. Sick leave occurs in EVERY SINGLE industry around Australia and the rest of the world including air...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
20th Dec 2008, 23:44
Replies: 1,216
Views: 192,621
Posted By Adamastor

Helping perpetuate a flawed system by...

Helping perpetuate a flawed system by wallpapering over the cracks doesn't make you professional.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
18th Dec 2008, 06:56
Replies: 824
Views: 160,502
Posted By Adamastor

Your reasoning is quite sound, Kranky. Ask all...

Your reasoning is quite sound, Kranky. Ask all those 'serious investors' how they've gone over the past 12 months! :ok:
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
16th Dec 2008, 03:17
Replies: 1,216
Views: 192,621
Posted By Adamastor

What a truly silly little circle this is. 1)...

What a truly silly little circle this is.

1) Airservices cut staff, mismanage and screw controllers during a period of record growth and profit.
2) Airlines and passengers suffer the fallout.
3)...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
30th Oct 2008, 03:21
Replies: 824
Views: 160,502
Posted By Adamastor

Caught up in a global rebound, or has VBA become...

Caught up in a global rebound, or has VBA become a bit of a darling? Up 20% in the last week or so and the market analysts seem to like it:
...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
22nd Oct 2008, 07:42
Replies: 1,216
Views: 192,621
Posted By Adamastor

After a six month delay, Airservices have today...

After a six month delay, Airservices have today released their Certified Agreement "offer."

Without entering into the offensiveness to the few remaining staff of their proposal, there is not one...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
22nd Oct 2008, 05:07
Replies: 1,216
Views: 192,621
Posted By Adamastor

Sydney controllers are the ones being panned by...

Sydney controllers are the ones being panned by Greg Russell at the moment. How about we have another look at the real numbers?

http://www.civilair.asn.au/joomla/images/stories/sy_atc_prod.jpg
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
14th Oct 2008, 01:59
Replies: 25
Views: 4,365
Posted By Adamastor

That's good to here, ozbiggles, because I know...

That's good to here, ozbiggles, because I know that most controllers are pretty upset that the whole industry seems to be headed down the same slippery management cost-cutting, safety-jeopardising...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
13th Oct 2008, 05:22
Replies: 25
Views: 4,365
Posted By Adamastor

Another article on Virgin's $500,000 claim: ...

Another article on Virgin's $500,000 claim:

e-Travel Blackboard: Virgin Blue Bills Taxpayers $500,000 after Feud Caused Flight Delays...
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