NZFF

LMerraine wrote:

QUOTE (LMerraine @ May 9 2008, 10:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Damn I love this place, instant information, amazing what you learn. Thanks guys. Is ChCh looking at going Cat III?

They'd be better off waiting for GBAS to become certified and starting from there I reckon. One GBAS transmitter could serve all 4 runway thresholds at CH, and could even do Wigram if they really felt like it. Only problem is, at this stage they only have design criteria for GBAS approaches to Cat I equivalent, even though it will eventually handle up to Cat III. Avionics will not be a problem with the A380, since they shot a GLS approach on the operational trial system during their visit to Sydney so they are definitely capable.

Regarding the diversion airport situation, I'll have to read up on the runway and taxiway requirements of the A380 then compare those to Ohakea to see if it would be feasible. At under 2.5Km in length, the runway is good but not great for that purpose. Although A380 compatibility is also based on runway and taxiway widths.

SA227 wrote:

QUOTE (SA227 @ May 10 2008, 09:52 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

No it was a perfectly normal landing. I was in the office that day and when the skipper came in he asked if he could ring Denver to tell United ops where he was, when he got through they didn't believe him.
The aircraft departed a few hours later minus a few passengers that were destined for Wellington anyway.

Oh ok, of course I wasn't there, obviously there was some 'exxageration' in the story I was told.

well last time i went to aussie i was at chch and they were widdening the runway and taxi way and also putting in a bigger gate so it looks like they may be going to chch as well as auckland so yeah one would think chch

For those interested, here is a paper released by the CAA regarding NZ's interim A380 runway requirements. It definitely sounds like both Auckland and Christchurch are covered.

http://www.caa.govt.nz/aerodromes/a380paper.pdf

Other than recent goings with upgrade to CHC domestic terminal , the airport aurthuitory are planning the extension of 29/11 , taking land from the Harewood golf course , in planning stage or consult of course, example couple years back had an emergency with SIA777 ( first time not sure we can put a 777 incident) not an issue , putting down on that runway , todays aircraft type of this size only limited to how they handle there ground movement and pax and load . The only hurdle is time and money .

I just wish they would repaint the centreline on 02/20. It's getting hard to find when the vis is down!