Sydney Airport Message Board Sydney Airport Message Board  

Go Back   Sydney Airport Message Board > Technical > Flying and Technical Discussion


Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
  #1  
Old 5th May 2008, 09:10 PM
Adrian B Adrian B is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2008
Posts: 642
Default Special Route Qualification

Hi all, A question for any international drivers here, especially Anthony J

I am doing a busines trip to Noumea late May and noticed this Photo by the aforementioned celebrity photographer and occasional Pilot Anthony J.. It had a comment

"Remarks: On final approach to Runway 11 at La Tontouta. You can see why Noumea is one of the Qantas destinations that requires a special 'Route Qualification', with significant terrain to the east!"

That said, and the photo explains why, what type of Special route qualification would you need to carry out for a location such as this? Sim time against certain procedures?
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 6th May 2008, 11:37 AM
Anthony J Anthony J is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2008
Posts: 307
Default

Hi Adrian,

It used to be a computer based training package that had to be viewed prior to operating to Noumea. Now the information has been moved to one of our manuals that is carried on the aircraft that contains colour photos of the various approaches so the requirement for a Route Qual has been lifted.

Cheers.
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 6th May 2008, 12:29 PM
Adrian B Adrian B is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2008
Posts: 642
Default

Thanks AJ, do you fly that route anymore?
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 7th May 2008, 04:36 PM
Anthony J Anthony J is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2008
Posts: 307
Default

I haven't been to Noumea for a long time, that photo was the last trip I did there I think!
Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT +10. The time now is 07:12 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
Copyright © Sydney Airport Message Board 1997-2022
Use of this web site constitutes acceptance of the Conditions of Use and Privacy Statement