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Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
26th Dec 2013, 05:19
Replies: 838
Views: 648,433
Posted By BPA

Why did both crew consider YMIA, have a look at...

Why did both crew consider YMIA, have a look at the flight plan tracks for each aircaft. They both flew past YMIA on the way to YPAD and at the times they flew past YMIA was clear.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
21st Dec 2013, 22:20
Replies: 838
Views: 648,433
Posted By BPA

Yes YMIA is suitable, as VAA have operated the...

Yes YMIA is suitable, as VAA have operated the B738 on the MEL-MIA route on numerous times.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
31st Jul 2013, 06:00
Replies: 838
Views: 648,433
Posted By BPA

QSK, ATC Operational control was shutdown in...

QSK,

ATC Operational control was shutdown in 1991.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
21st Jul 2013, 04:36
Replies: 838
Views: 648,433
Posted By BPA

The use of YBHI would only work for one aircraft...

The use of YBHI would only work for one aircraft in an emergency. If two B737 aircaft diverted to YBHI there is a very good chance the first aircaft could damage the runway and close the airport. If...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
20th Jul 2013, 13:10
Replies: 838
Views: 648,433
Posted By BPA

We are on the same page now Jaba, so no need to...

We are on the same page now Jaba, so no need to offload you:ok:
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
20th Jul 2013, 12:12
Replies: 838
Views: 648,433
Posted By BPA

For info CBR had fog on the day and BHI cannot be...

For info CBR had fog on the day and BHI cannot be used as ATLN for 737's due pavement restrictions.

Rather than focus I what each crew should have taken on the day, let's focus on what needs to be...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
20th Jul 2013, 04:32
Replies: 838
Views: 648,433
Posted By BPA

So Jaba you say "My ops are not RPT, and...

So Jaba you say

"My ops are not RPT, and usually I have so much fuel it is not a problem. I almost went to YSDU/YNRM yesterday, but realising the holding/alternates and expected wx may have meant...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
20th Jul 2013, 00:27
Replies: 838
Views: 648,433
Posted By BPA

Question for you Jaba, Do you carry an...

Question for you Jaba,

Do you carry an alternate on all your flights or 60 mins fixed reserve and another 45 mins on top of that., as that's what you are saying these pilots should have taken and...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
18th Jul 2013, 00:58
Replies: 838
Views: 648,433
Posted By BPA

Preliminary Report released

The ATSB has released its preliminary investigation report.

On the morning of 18 June 2013, a Boeing 737 aircraft, registered VH-YIR and operated by Virgin Australia, was conducting a scheduled...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
11th Jul 2013, 10:24
Replies: 838
Views: 648,433
Posted By BPA

Derfred, Is that a Qantas policy, as Virgin...

Derfred,

Is that a Qantas policy, as Virgin B737's have at times replaced the Embraer's on the MEL-MQL route?
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
11th Jul 2013, 10:07
Replies: 838
Views: 648,433
Posted By BPA

tenrenti, Think about it... and you should...

tenrenti,

Think about it... and you should be able to answer it.

ATSB are due to publish their preliminary report next week, so some of the gaps in the event should be filled and the stories...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
11th Jul 2013, 08:17
Replies: 838
Views: 648,433
Posted By BPA

Lone pine, According to the data on...

Lone pine,

According to the data on Flightradar and Flightaware, Virgin started their diversion 10 mins before Qantas. The Virgin aircraft was also closer to Mildura than Qantas and arrived in the...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
23rd Jun 2013, 21:18
Replies: 838
Views: 648,433
Posted By BPA

blueloo, Have a read I've my previous posts....

blueloo,

Have a read I've my previous posts. Virgin arrived at Mildura before Qantas, yet Qantas landed first. If it was clear when Virgin arrived, then why did they allow the Qantas aircraft to...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
23rd Jun 2013, 09:00
Replies: 838
Views: 648,433
Posted By BPA

SN, The amended ML TAF issued at 1704 had...

SN,

The amended ML TAF issued at 1704 had prob 30 fog and the 1900 TTF SPECI had from 2000 VRB 5 kts 0500 FG

Compare that to AD, with the 1900 TTF saying all the 9's few022 NOSIG

The AD TAF...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
23rd Jun 2013, 07:14
Replies: 838
Views: 648,433
Posted By BPA

SN, Have you looked at the weather for...

SN,

Have you looked at the weather for Melbourne on Tuesday morning? Melbourne was out, as there fog was on the TAF, TTF's, and the SPECI's.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
23rd Jun 2013, 06:33
Replies: 838
Views: 648,433
Posted By BPA

The BOM issued an amended TAF for Mildura early...

The BOM issued an amended TAF for Mildura early Tuesday morning with NO fog on the TAF.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
22nd Jun 2013, 01:42
Replies: 838
Views: 648,433
Posted By BPA

400ER, Great post, the SYSTEM let the crews...

400ER,

Great post, the SYSTEM let the crews (Virgin and Qantas) down and both crews did a great job.

Most people on here and the media have been focusing on Virgin's fuel state, but the links...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
19th Jun 2013, 12:34
Replies: 838
Views: 648,433
Posted By BPA

UTR, The Qantas aircraft came from SYD and...

UTR,

The Qantas aircraft came from SYD and it arrived in the ADL area before Virgin and held to the east. As I said in my post above the Virgin aircaft, diverted towards Mildura first and the...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
19th Jun 2013, 12:11
Replies: 838
Views: 648,433
Posted By BPA

Looking at Flightradar 24, the Virgin aircraft...

Looking at Flightradar 24, the Virgin aircraft made the decision to divert to Mildura first, with the Qantas aircraft about 5 mins behind. Note, the Qantas did a few holding paterns to the east of...
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