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Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific

24th Jun 2013, 08:15

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Virgin Aircraft 'Emergency' Landing

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Posted By Metro man

Airlines are much more conscious of fog when...

Airlines are much more conscious of fog when operating into YPPH, back in the old days, crews had set criteria when operating into Perth. If these were not met, an en route diversion was required.
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Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific

20th Jun 2013, 22:55

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Virgin Aircraft 'Emergency' Landing

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Posted By Metro man

We looked into reducing the amount of water...

We looked into reducing the amount of water carried in the aircraft system, for short sectors we would half fill with 100L instead of 200L. Some airlines print their inflight magazine on light weight...

Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific

19th Jun 2013, 23:36

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Virgin Aircraft 'Emergency' Landing

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Posted By Metro man

When a meteorologist is discussing past weather...

When a meteorologist is discussing past weather he is a scientist. When he is discussing future weather he is a fortune teller reading tea leaves.

They can always use the magic word AMENDED and...

Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific

19th Jun 2013, 06:59

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Virgin Aircraft 'Emergency' Landing

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Posted By Metro man

IIRC you will only see PROB 30 or 40 on a TAF, no...

IIRC you will only see PROB 30 or 40 on a TAF, no other percentages are used.

Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific

18th Jun 2013, 10:25

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Virgin Aircraft 'Emergency' Landing

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Posted By Metro man

I'm sure we all remember from PPL met. about...

I'm sure we all remember from PPL met. about visibility in fog. The distance through the fog is much less when looking straight down from overhead the airport than it is when you are in the soup and...

Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific

18th Jun 2013, 08:13

Replies: 838

Virgin Aircraft 'Emergency' Landing

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Posted By Metro man

Fog can form VERY quickly given the right...

Fog can form VERY quickly given the right conditions, I remember looking around after topping up the oil on an engine and wondering where all the hills had gone. They were definitely there when I...

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