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[jb747]

A very little one. In side elevation runway 34 has a hump which rises to a maximum of 2.33m above the threshold and 4.42m above foxtrot

I guess that might be noticeable from a lower coughpit, but the aircraft I flew were probably high enough to not notice. On the other hand Darwin and Manchester.....

 

[markis10]

I guess that might be noticeable from a lower coughpit, but the aircraft I flew were probably high enough to not notice. On the other hand Darwin and Manchester.....

It’s caused issues in the past when a tug crosses the 16 threshold unauthorised with a 34 departure!

 

[AviatorInsight]

That was a very recent change from one operator, increases Wet Rwy Xwind for T/O.

Ours are a bit different. Not doubting the validity of yours, it’s interesting to see the subtle differences between operators. Even if they fly the same aircraft in the same country!

Yep, you’re right. I had to ask my mates over at QF and turns out there is a few parameters with flap and CG to allow you to increase the wet take off crosswind limit by 5kts.

I remember they did something to it to get out of ports before cyclone Alfred hit but didn’t realise on the flap or CG part. I thought ours was also going to get relaxed by 5kts too (up to 30kts total) on a wet runway, but that never happened.

I wonder how long it’ll take before we follow suit.

 

[747sp]

I was wondering what the pilots view is on plane development .
Is the development of new engines driving the development in planes, or is it the other way around?
Also, JB, did Boeing ever talk to you about QF 30 ?