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Emergency road landings
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Road Landing for a Fixed Wing Aircraft
- Inform pilot of any obstacles likely to obstruct the approach and take off areas, wind direction and speed estimate.
- Preferred sealed road surface free of undulations, ruts or pot holes.
- Two kilometres (2000 metres) of straight road.
- Road must be at least 15 metres (50 ft) wide.
- All guide posts, road signs or obstacles above ground level must be removed for the full 2000 metres.
- Both ends of the 2000 metres must be guarded by a responsible person to stop any vehicles entering.
Establish Satphone communication between support vehicles and RFDS aircraft.
Last Updated: 11/07/2007