The FR24 appreciation thread

[mel-world]

It got scheduled BNE-SYD three times but only came down today. Finally left for CMB tonight, albeit nearly 3 hours late. Not a scheduled service so probably nearly empty. Wonder why it did not fly straight to Doha?

 

[markis10]

The low passes over RWY19L and 19R makes me think it was some sort of calibration flight.

But that doesn’t explain being below 200 feet over suburban areas nowhere near the airfield.

The conquest has been doing navaid checks for years, and navaids are not always at airports

 

[AIRwin]

I noticed AC is positioning an aircraft from SIN to SYD to operate to YVR tomorrow:
AC2317 from Singapore to Sydney Live Flight Tracker - Real-Time Flight Tracker Map | Flightradar24

 

[markis10]

Repositioning following maintenance in Sin last month, happens on a regular basis

 

[Captain Halliday]

QF2017 SYD-BHQ not going as planned.

 

[RB001]

QF2017 SYD-BHQ not going as planned.View attachment 421089

Normal flight is around 1h 40m - this one just scraped under 3 hours!

Still better than the same flight on the 23rd that was within cooee of BHQ then diverted back to Sydney for a take 2 (after plane change).

 

[Captain Halliday]

Overflew the RWY twice. Makes me wonder if it was a gear issue. But if so, you think they're return to SYD where there's more comprehensive emergency services.

 

[Dmac59]

The return flight has been cancelled

 

[jb747]

Overflew the RWY twice. Makes me wonder if it was a gear issue. But if so, you think they're return to SYD where there's more comprehensive emergency services.

I have no idea what the actual issue was, but...if you have a gear issue, you don't cycle it. So, a dirty diversion to Sydney is almost certainly not possible.

 

[Captain Halliday]

I have no idea what the actual issue was, but...if you have a gear issue, you don't cycle it. So, a dirty diversion to Sydney is almost certainly not possible.

What do you mean by “cycle it”? Try to get it up and back down again?

What’s the limitation on returning to SYD? Drag and therefore extra fuel burn?

Is overflying the runway twice something you’d expect for a gear issue - asking someone on the ground to take a look?

Who would even do this at a remote port like BHQ? The council employed aerodrome manager perhaps?

Edit: I see QF has confirmed an issue with the landing gear, but not added and specifics.

 

[jb747]

What do you mean by “cycle it”? Try to get it up and back down again?

Yes.

What’s the limitation on returning to SYD? Drag and therefore extra fuel burn?

Probably double the drag....

Is overflying the runway twice something you’d expect for a gear issue - asking someone on the ground to take a look?

Well, I certainly wouldn't. The aircraft tells me all I need to know.

Who would even do this at a remote port like BHQ? The council employed aerodrome manager perhaps?

Oh, a random person. Which is why it's a waste of time.

 

[Brissy1]

Storms around syd, or maybe just doing a bit of skywriting
Edit.

 

[RB001]

Storms around std, or maybe just doing a bit of skywriting

I've been watching this arvo after the first round of storms had passed over, and there have been some rather unique patterns. Enjoyable from the ground only - these are mild - the "best" ones have already landed!

 

[RB001]

QF11 going low and slow over Sydney Harbour...

 

[RB001]

JQ417 treating themselves to a bonus - arriving just as the 9pm fireworks started up!