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Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
29th May 2021, 07:43
Replies: 838
Views: 648,448
Posted By Lookleft

Even more so stuck in lockdown but 7 days is...

Even more so stuck in lockdown but 7 days is better than 4 months.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
29th May 2021, 00:02
Replies: 838
Views: 648,448
Posted By Lookleft

Looking at the weather map for the next 4 days it...

Looking at the weather map for the next 4 days it reminds me of a similar pattern when this incident occurred. My suggestion to anyone flying to Adelaide or Mildura during the next few days is to...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
18th Jan 2016, 00:19
Replies: 838
Views: 648,448
Posted By Lookleft

I would hope that the ATSB will have learnt from...

I would hope that the ATSB will have learnt from the Pelair experience. One of the issues with Mildura is that two RPT (an important distinction with Pelair) jets ended up at an airport where the...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
29th Jul 2013, 23:33
Replies: 838
Views: 648,448
Posted By Lookleft

Of course the PIC is legally responsible for the...

Of course the PIC is legally responsible for the safe conduct of the flight but in order for him/her to conduct that flight safely he/she needs to be provided with all the information relevant to the...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
28th Jul 2013, 04:10
Replies: 838
Views: 648,448
Posted By Lookleft

But what happened after that? What happened to...

But what happened after that? What happened to the active operational control? Was there no communication about where they would divert to? If the crew advised FD that they would continue and use MIA...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
28th Jul 2013, 03:34
Replies: 838
Views: 648,448
Posted By Lookleft

Substitute the destination as Mildura and its...

Substitute the destination as Mildura and its easy to see that nothing has changed in the last 12 years.



That section might need further updating.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
23rd Jul 2013, 06:53
Replies: 838
Views: 648,448
Posted By Lookleft

As the number of medicals increase on RPT we...

As the number of medicals increase on RPT we might as well be classified as air ambulances! I had a pax who was unconscious, I didn't want to be dicked around but the aircraft wasn't in any danger so...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
23rd Jul 2013, 02:33
Replies: 838
Views: 648,448
Posted By Lookleft

I had a similar situation framer but declared Med...

I had a similar situation framer but declared Med 1. I was given priority. Maybe it depends on the controller and his/her interpretation of the "rules"
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
21st Jul 2013, 04:27
Replies: 838
Views: 648,448
Posted By Lookleft

Given that the wind is quoted as an easterly I...

Given that the wind is quoted as an easterly I can well understand why the crews were not considering fog especially in light of the TAF. If the wind had been a south-westerly then it might have...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
13th Jul 2013, 07:05
Replies: 838
Views: 648,448
Posted By Lookleft

4dogs quite possibly it went the way regulation...

4dogs quite possibly it went the way regulation reform. As has been pointed out on other threads safety actions as opposed to formal recommendations that the ATSB once issued do not get tracked....
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
13th Jul 2013, 00:36
Replies: 838
Views: 648,448
Posted By Lookleft

I'll leave that to those who have a peculiar...

I'll leave that to those who have a peculiar interest in Greek mythology:E
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
12th Jul 2013, 23:39
Replies: 838
Views: 648,448
Posted By Lookleft

Another:ok: for NP330 post above and two :ok: for...

Another:ok: for NP330 post above and two :ok: for his response to another poster with zip experience of flying RPT jets in this country. The point is Jack two airline crews diverted to MIA based on...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
12th Jul 2013, 07:09
Replies: 838
Views: 648,448
Posted By Lookleft

Investigation: 200401270 - Airbus A330-301,...

Investigation: 200401270 - Airbus A330-301, VH-QPC (http://www.atsb.gov.au/publications/investigation_reports/2004/AAIR/aair200401270.aspx)

Worth a look. Not as simple as being on final when the...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
11th Jul 2013, 07:17
Replies: 838
Views: 648,448
Posted By Lookleft

DA the fuel policy you present does not explain...

DA the fuel policy you present does not explain the A330 autoland in 2004. Similar scenario to the QF737. Unforecast fog, alternate available but continues to destination and autolands in SY. On that...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
10th Jul 2013, 00:30
Replies: 838
Views: 648,448
Posted By Lookleft

I believe the crew followed all the rules...

I believe the crew followed all the rules specified by the company. The bolding is mine. I wonder what improvements have been made in the last 9 years?
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
8th Jul 2013, 07:17
Replies: 838
Views: 648,448
Posted By Lookleft

Have a look at AU-515 Sect 11 In-Flight Fuel...

Have a look at AU-515 Sect 11 In-Flight Fuel Management and see if that might have applied if a CatIIIB ILS was available. Like you Nev I always thought the alternate considerations applied at all...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
8th Jul 2013, 04:47
Replies: 838
Views: 648,448
Posted By Lookleft

What if you don't have the TTF? We will have to...

What if you don't have the TTF? We will have to wait and see what the time line shows but there is no requirement to update TTF's if you departed with a valid TAF. If the crew considered that the...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
8th Jul 2013, 04:23
Replies: 838
Views: 648,448
Posted By Lookleft

That's the question CASA asked its own FOI's in...

That's the question CASA asked its own FOI's in relation to the Norfolk ditching and 50% said yes and the other said no. So again if the equipment at ADL was able to support CATIIIB the crews could...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
8th Jul 2013, 01:03
Replies: 838
Views: 648,448
Posted By Lookleft

If ADL had a CatIIIB ILS then the crew would not...

If ADL had a CatIIIB ILS then the crew would not have needed to go to MIA. Given that they were not required to carry an alternate due to the initial forecast they could have continued to ADL and...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
6th Jul 2013, 23:35
Replies: 838
Views: 648,448
Posted By Lookleft

How unpredictable does it need to get? I always...

How unpredictable does it need to get? I always carry fuel for KG when I go to PTH. That is carrying fuel for the unpredictable. Should I then also carry fuel to go KG-ADL every time in case the...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
4th Jul 2013, 09:19
Replies: 838
Views: 648,448
Posted By Lookleft

Always amazed me Sarcs that the boys in the West...

Always amazed me Sarcs that the boys in the West only ever got the most marginal of aircraft to fly such large distances. The other interesting point is the role of the AFAP. Fortunately PICs no...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
3rd Jul 2013, 15:10
Replies: 838
Views: 648,448
Posted By Lookleft

Really Oleo, what airline do you work for where...

Really Oleo, what airline do you work for where accountants are ringing you up telling you how much fuel to carry? I would be surprised if anyone is being contacted by commercial to explain their...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
30th Jun 2013, 06:07
Replies: 838
Views: 648,448
Posted By Lookleft

A Mayday is not just for low fuel. If you are...

A Mayday is not just for low fuel. If you are going to go below the minima on an approach then it is permitted if it is an emergency. If its an emergency then declaring a Mayday will leave no doubts...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
24th Jun 2013, 01:07
Replies: 838
Views: 648,448
Posted By Lookleft

Didn't DJ do a couple of missed approaches and...

Didn't DJ do a couple of missed approaches and what was on the video was the second one? Also QF 737s have HUDs which may have played a part in QF getting in off the first attempt.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
19th Jun 2013, 08:34
Replies: 838
Views: 648,448
Posted By Lookleft

As far as I am aware there is no show and tell...

As far as I am aware there is no show and tell with fuel graphs and they know the response they would get if they did. I have never been questioned on my fuel uplift.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
19th Jun 2013, 05:17
Replies: 838
Views: 648,448
Posted By Lookleft

It does eventually but if you look at the 2130...

It does eventually but if you look at the 2130 SPECI with MIFG they then state NOSIG which is supposed to be a statement of trend for the next 3 hours even though leading up to it the temp and the...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
19th Jun 2013, 03:54
Replies: 838
Views: 648,448
Posted By Lookleft

Their respective performance departments would...

Their respective performance departments would assess it and provide takeoff charts.



That explains an awful lot about the state of forecasting in this country. If this is indeed a "bad fog...
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