Another SQ21 route of flight question
Oct 29, 2006, 11:39 am
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Another SQ21 route of flight question
Last night I was on UA932 IAD-FRA listening to channel 9 which is the audio channel that allows one to hear live ATC transmissions.
Shortly after passing New York, I heard SQ21 on our frequency.
In fact, it was with us over Gander through centers in Ireland, London and Maastricht.
I know our flight arrived FRA almost an hour early due to tail winds well over 100 mph for the entire flight.
Is this why SQ21 went over the Atlantic or is this normal?
Shortly after passing New York, I heard SQ21 on our frequency.
In fact, it was with us over Gander through centers in Ireland, London and Maastricht.
I know our flight arrived FRA almost an hour early due to tail winds well over 100 mph for the entire flight.
Is this why SQ21 went over the Atlantic or is this normal?
Oct 29, 2006, 12:12 pm
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Generally the EWR-SIN is over the north pole.. close to the pole.
Its not surprising that it was over Gander.
while the SIN-EWR is over the north-north pacific.
This is based on my recent experience this month.
Its not surprising that it was over Gander.
while the SIN-EWR is over the north-north pacific.
This is based on my recent experience this month.
Oct 29, 2006, 1:56 pm
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Someone please correct me if I'm wrong, but due to stronger winds in the winter, it is more likely that SQ21 tends to fly east during this season.
Also, it's a neat little thing to know that you did an unofficial RTW that way.
Also, it's a neat little thing to know that you did an unofficial RTW that way.
Oct 29, 2006, 8:12 pm
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Starting Northern Winter 2006/2007, SQ21 will operate on the Antarctic route, via SYD.
Hard to believe? Look here!
Hard to believe? Look here!
Oct 30, 2006, 10:43 am
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Here is a link to the first couple hours of the flight!
http://flightaware.com/live/flight/SIA21
Does anyone know where I can get info on the entire flight?
http://flightaware.com/live/flight/SIA21
Does anyone know where I can get info on the entire flight?
Oct 31, 2006, 1:48 pm
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Originally Posted by globetrekker84
Someone please correct me if I'm wrong, but due to stronger winds in the winter, it is more likely that SQ21 tends to fly east during this season.
Also, it's a neat little thing to know that you did an unofficial RTW that way.
Also, it's a neat little thing to know that you did an unofficial RTW that way.
Oct 31, 2006, 2:10 pm
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Originally Posted by Buster CT1K
What makes it an "unofficial" RTW? It sounds like a true circumnavigation to me.
Nov 7, 2006, 8:36 pm
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Originally Posted by karns
I am taking my first SQ21 flight next week. I just assumed that it went west, and now I find that it might go North, or now, even maybe South. Does anyone know the actual route of SQ21 on November 13?
It does not go south.. until it crosses over the north pole (or close to it)
going over the south pole was a joke.
Nov 7, 2006, 8:44 pm
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Originally Posted by karns
I am taking my first SQ21 flight next week. I just assumed that it went west, and now I find that it might go North, or now, even maybe South. Does anyone know the actual route of SQ21 on November 13?
And to answer your question, it's more likely that you'll be flying eastbound over the Arctic, past Siberia and down through South Asia, since the strong winter winds will help get you to SIN faster.
Lastly, SIN-EWR always goes over the Pacific due to the prevailing winds.
Nov 7, 2006, 8:45 pm
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Originally Posted by cpx
It does not go south.. until it crosses over the north pole (or close to it)
going over the south pole was a joke.
going over the south pole was a joke.
Nov 7, 2006, 8:54 pm
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Originally Posted by karns
Too bad, I liked the look of all those miles. But it does cross over close to the North Pole?