Go-rounds at Sydney Airport, 16/10/08 - The Australian Frequent Flyer Online Community

mhubert · 16th October 2008, 08:14 PM

I live right near Sydney airport, with a great view of it (& the planes flying by at window level!).

Today I saw something this morning I hadn't before - 2 go-rounds. Different planes, a couple of hours apart.

It didn't seem windy today - does anybody know what was going on at the airport today?

thanks

markis10 · 16th October 2008, 08:49 PM

Go rounds happen about twice a day on average at KSA and have done for some time, nothing significant in it as reasons vary, including aircraft clearing runways slower than expected, tugs going slower than expected etc.

Mind you, its always fun when the navaid testing is being done and you have an aircraft going around every couple of minutes, makes the tower work for thier money (and approach control)

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Starship · 16th October 2008, 09:59 PM

As suggested, go rounds do happen for a variety of reasons. Yes - there could be runway incursion issues, but these seem less likely.

I am presuming these were domestic flights rather than Int'l. Talking with some of my pilot friends, there seems to be issues with the lack of experience of many of the pilots in the seat at the moment, who lack local understanding of the particular runways and approaches.

Your comment about lack of strong winds may have been right, but not all go rounds are caused by extreme weather. Looking at the experiences in Dubai, part of their issue is that many of the go rounds arise due to the light tail winds dropping off below 300 metres, and without more throttle the pilots would end up short of the piano keys on the runway - and therefore go around as they are out of position to land the plane.

NYCguy · 16th October 2008, 10:37 PM

Whatever, the reason, is there anyone who doesn't love going around?

v8Statesman · 17th October 2008, 03:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NYCguy

Whatever, the reason, is there anyone who doesn't love going around?

Or the good ole touch and go.

thegurio · 17th October 2008, 07:12 AM

Must admit... its one of my favourites - and i love the look on the peoples faces around you as its not what they imagined!

NM · 17th October 2008, 10:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NYCguy

Whatever, the reason, is there anyone who doesn't love going around?

perhaps someone with a very tight connection

16th October 2008, 08:14 PM	#1 (permalink)
mhubert New Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 7	Go-rounds at Sydney Airport, 16/10/08 I live right near Sydney airport, with a great view of it (& the planes flying by at window level!). Today I saw something this morning I hadn't before - 2 go-rounds. Different planes, a couple of hours apart. It didn't seem windy today - does anybody know what was going on at the airport today? thanks

16th October 2008, 08:49 PM	#2 (permalink)
markis10 Established Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Brisbane Member of: Hertz PC, PC Plat Royal Amb, QF SG/LS. Posts: 2,171	Re: Go-rounds at Sydney Airport, 16/10/08 Go rounds happen about twice a day on average at KSA and have done for some time, nothing significant in it as reasons vary, including aircraft clearing runways slower than expected, tugs going slower than expected etc. Mind you, its always fun when the navaid testing is being done and you have an aircraft going around every couple of minutes, makes the tower work for thier money (and approach control).

16th October 2008, 09:59 PM	#3 (permalink)
Starship Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Melbourne Member of: QFF Gold, UA Prem., Skywards, SPG, MMarr Posts: 92	Re: Go-rounds at Sydney Airport, 16/10/08 As suggested, go rounds do happen for a variety of reasons. Yes - there could be runway incursion issues, but these seem less likely. I am presuming these were domestic flights rather than Int'l. Talking with some of my pilot friends, there seems to be issues with the lack of experience of many of the pilots in the seat at the moment, who lack local understanding of the particular runways and approaches. Your comment about lack of strong winds may have been right, but not all go rounds are caused by extreme weather. Looking at the experiences in Dubai, part of their issue is that many of the go rounds arise due to the light tail winds dropping off below 300 metres, and without more throttle the pilots would end up short of the piano keys on the runway - and therefore go around as they are out of position to land the plane.

16th October 2008, 10:37 PM	#4 (permalink)
NYCguy Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Paris 75001 Member of: AF Pt, NH Diamond, UA GK2MM Posts: 944	Re: Go-rounds at Sydney Airport, 16/10/08 Whatever, the reason, is there anyone who doesn't love going around? __________________ "Family. Religion. Friendship. These are the three demons you must slay if you wish to succeed in business" - C. Montgomery Burns First Class isn't a seat, it's a lifestyle. "You cannot spend money in luxury without doing good to the poor. Nay, you do more good to them by spending it in luxury, than by giving it; for by spending it in luxury, you make them exert industry, whereas by giving it, you keep them idle."- Samuel Johnson

17th October 2008, 07:12 AM	#6 (permalink)
thegurio Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Hobart Member of: QF NB, VB NR(so so so close to silver!) AA Posts: 587	Re: Go-rounds at Sydney Airport, 16/10/08 Must admit... its one of my favourites - and i love the look on the peoples faces around you as its not what they imagined!

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