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Old 6th June 2012, 12:05 PM
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A question for anyone, what is the limit in say conditions/ wind before authorities at any airport will say that's it pull up stumps ?
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Old 6th June 2012, 12:23 PM
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Hi folks

I thought this may be related to last night's shenanigans.

VH-OJD (747-438) just took off from Adelaide 2 minutes ago. Flight number QF1352, heading East. Any ideas what the story with this one is? Thanks!
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Old 6th June 2012, 12:24 PM
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The ultimate decision is up to the pilot in command. The airport doesn't actually shut up shop.
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Old 6th June 2012, 12:29 PM
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VH-OJD (747-438) just took off from Adelaide 2 minutes ago. Flight number QF1352, heading East. Any ideas what the story with this one is? Thanks!
Headed for Rockhampton as QF1352 (http://flightaware.com/live/flight/QFA1352)
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Old 6th June 2012, 01:04 PM
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I heard an interview on the ABC this morning with someone from Westpac Rescue Chopper. They were unable to respond to a couple of incidents because the chopper is unable to start in winds over 100kmh, (which they were experiencing). Apparently they can operate in those conditions but not start up - something to do with the flex of the rotor in the high wind.
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Old 6th June 2012, 02:21 PM
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Maikha

It's an ADF charter to support a big exercise up there which starts next week.
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Old 6th June 2012, 02:21 PM
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The ATIS was quoting 40-60kts at one stage just after the change hit. The Embraer got the varying severe shear at 150' on final...nasty!

Oh, and the office needs a new double glazed front door. Apparently slamming shut in 60kt gusts is a bit beyond design specs.....

So, now you have a new Air Conditioning Unit Nigel - all Free.
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Old 6th June 2012, 02:39 PM
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The lamination managed to hold it together...just.
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Old 6th June 2012, 05:11 PM
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Thanks A and Jayden!
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Old 6th June 2012, 07:14 PM
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Maikha,
A 737 followed the 747 to Rocky later on. We were wondering what they were up to!
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