The runways are long enough
Hello everyone,
When are these "the runway is too short comments going to stop?"
As I've explained at least a half dozen times - EVERY takeoff and landing is a CALCULATED event based on several factors including runway conditions (wet/dry), winds, temperature, and aircraft loading (fuel, passengers, bags).
Do you REALLY think that any airline would jeopardize their customers and employee safety by operating outside of acceptable + calculated limits?
Do you think the pilots might have something to say about putting their own lives in danger?
A Boeing 747 JUMBO can take off in about 1500M if the aircraft is light enough. It's all relative to the loading of the aircraft. In Porter's case, their flights will likely be load restricted (less passengers and baggage) to keep the aircraft weight low and to allow sufficient fuel for the longer flight. That's Porter's decision to fly a 73 seat aircraft with probably close to 45 people max.
If CAIR is so worried about the lack of runway length, then, in the name of safety, they should petition the Transport Minister to increase the length of the main runway at the TCCA.
Otherwise, this is another unfortunate fear mongering exercise that fails to acknowledge that, with some limitations and restrictions, any aircraft can be SAFELY operated outside of numbers published in a brochure or website.
This isn't dangerous - it is a common and acceptable practice utilized by ALL airlines.
Mr. Iler, ask ANY pilot and they will confirm this information for you. They might even show you the paperwork required for each and every flight that shows the relevant calculations. At some point REALITY should be brought into the equation.
For the record, I have flown on a Q400 (Horizon Airlines) from Los Angeles to Boise, Idaho - distance 585.7 Nautical miles and I'm still here to talk about it.
Joe
When are these "the runway is too short comments going to stop?"
As I've explained at least a half dozen times - EVERY takeoff and landing is a CALCULATED event based on several factors including runway conditions (wet/dry), winds, temperature, and aircraft loading (fuel, passengers, bags).
Do you REALLY think that any airline would jeopardize their customers and employee safety by operating outside of acceptable + calculated limits?
Do you think the pilots might have something to say about putting their own lives in danger?
A Boeing 747 JUMBO can take off in about 1500M if the aircraft is light enough. It's all relative to the loading of the aircraft. In Porter's case, their flights will likely be load restricted (less passengers and baggage) to keep the aircraft weight low and to allow sufficient fuel for the longer flight. That's Porter's decision to fly a 73 seat aircraft with probably close to 45 people max.
If CAIR is so worried about the lack of runway length, then, in the name of safety, they should petition the Transport Minister to increase the length of the main runway at the TCCA.
Otherwise, this is another unfortunate fear mongering exercise that fails to acknowledge that, with some limitations and restrictions, any aircraft can be SAFELY operated outside of numbers published in a brochure or website.
This isn't dangerous - it is a common and acceptable practice utilized by ALL airlines.
Mr. Iler, ask ANY pilot and they will confirm this information for you. They might even show you the paperwork required for each and every flight that shows the relevant calculations. At some point REALITY should be brought into the equation.
For the record, I have flown on a Q400 (Horizon Airlines) from Los Angeles to Boise, Idaho - distance 585.7 Nautical miles and I'm still here to talk about it.
Joe
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