Summer Thunderstorms
Jul 1, 2016, 11:20 pm
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No airline will cancel or delay a flight 15 hours prior to arrival at HKG because of thunderstorm forecast. Does not happen, period. NYC->HKG is Polar Route over China, so if there is diversion it will be MFM, CAN etc. And won't be TPE or KHH.
Jul 2, 2016, 12:39 pm
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I know we're getting off topic here, but I'm curious about flight paths between MFM/SZX and HKG.
I am guessing the following:
-when HKG is operating east-west, both would be needlessly long flights
-MFM-HKG could theoretically be a 5 minute flight when winds are out of the northeast (northbound takeoff, right turn, eastbound landing)
-SZX-HKG would appear to be a 200+ mile flight, regardless of runway orientations, due to the 15,000 foot hand off rule
I am guessing the following:
-when HKG is operating east-west, both would be needlessly long flights
-MFM-HKG could theoretically be a 5 minute flight when winds are out of the northeast (northbound takeoff, right turn, eastbound landing)
-SZX-HKG would appear to be a 200+ mile flight, regardless of runway orientations, due to the 15,000 foot hand off rule
There was casual men talk about HKG MFM flight. The conclusion from the chit chat was when you do an all in calculation the turbo-jets beats flying in total travel time.
Jul 2, 2016, 8:10 pm
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Actual schedule flight time from Hong Kong (ST Centre, not HKIA at CLK) to Macau heliport is 7 minutes.
There was casual men talk about HKG MFM flight. The conclusion from the chit chat was when you do an all in calculation the turbo-jets beats flying in total travel time.
There was casual men talk about HKG MFM flight. The conclusion from the chit chat was when you do an all in calculation the turbo-jets beats flying in total travel time.
Jul 3, 2016, 12:21 pm
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Jul 31, 2016, 1:47 pm
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Flying in to Hong Kong early this week, be aware that Typhoon Nida is heading straight for the territory:
https://www.hongkongfp.com/2016/07/3...it-on-tuesday/
https://www.hongkongfp.com/2016/07/3...it-on-tuesday/
Jul 31, 2016, 6:56 pm
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Flying in to Hong Kong early this week, be aware that Typhoon Nida is heading straight for the territory:
https://www.hongkongfp.com/2016/07/3...it-on-tuesday/
https://www.hongkongfp.com/2016/07/3...it-on-tuesday/
Jul 31, 2016, 7:22 pm
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But are his powers all they used to be? We shall see.
(This thread, Post 900, reports several long-haul flight cancellations from the U.S. as a result of the threatening typhoon: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...2016-a-60.html .)
(This thread, Post 900, reports several long-haul flight cancellations from the U.S. as a result of the threatening typhoon: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...2016-a-60.html .)
Jul 31, 2016, 7:27 pm
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(This thread, Post 900, reports several long-haul flight cancellations from the U.S. as a result of the threatening typhoon: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...2016-a-60.html .)
It is not an authoritative indicator.
Jul 31, 2016, 7:32 pm
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"It is not an authoritative indicator."
Not sure there are any "authoritative indicators" when it comes to weather prediction.
In any event, HKO now predicts Nida becoming a Severe Typhoon as it approaches Hong Kong.
http://www.hko.gov.hk/wxinfo/currwx/tc_gis_e.htm
Not sure there are any "authoritative indicators" when it comes to weather prediction.
In any event, HKO now predicts Nida becoming a Severe Typhoon as it approaches Hong Kong.
http://www.hko.gov.hk/wxinfo/currwx/tc_gis_e.htm
Jul 31, 2016, 8:19 pm
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When you have one arrival and the same equipment is use for the next departure you can't have your equipment tied up by airport closure, more so when you don't have alternatives dealing with major MX at a far away outpost.
Jul 31, 2016, 11:15 pm
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CX to suspend flights from 22:00 tonight 無綫新聞 - 受颱風影響 國泰港龍晚上十時起停飛 http://news.tvb.com/instant/579ed9bf6db28c810ce9f7aa/
Aug 1, 2016, 4:45 pm
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"Thousands of passengers stranded."
http://www.thestandard.com.hk/sectio....php?id=172256
"The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced that, due to big waves, red flags have been hoisted at Kwun Yam Beach, Cheung Chau Tung Wan Beach and Silver Mine Bay Beach, meaning beach-goers are advised not to swim."
http://www.thestandard.com.hk/sectio....php?id=172256
"The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced that, due to big waves, red flags have been hoisted at Kwun Yam Beach, Cheung Chau Tung Wan Beach and Silver Mine Bay Beach, meaning beach-goers are advised not to swim."