Jump to content

Aircraft stuck in cloud


Guest Darren Masters

Recommended Posts

Guest Darren Masters

There is a VFR aircraft (VPG) stuck above cloud and Sydney Departures now helping him descend through cloud. You can listen on my live feed. Scary situation. There is another emergency happening somewhere else I believe.

 

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Guest Darren Masters

Thanks to the tower he is now out of cloud and out of trouble. Again highlights what going into IMC can do to a VFR pilot.

 

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Guest OzChris

How does a chopper get stuck in cloud?? Wouldn't they just descend/ascend out of it? Im assuming they have instrument time, but if they are 'stuck in it' surely they are using instruments to stay stuck?

 

hhmmmm...confusing :/

 

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Guest Darren Masters
How does a chopper get stuck in cloud?? Wouldn't they just descend/ascend out of it? Im assuming they have instrument time, but if they are 'stuck in it' surely they are using instruments to stay stuck?hhmmmm...confusing :/

I have no idea Chris but he called up saying he was above cloud and could not find a hole. Sydney was totally overcast yesterday. By that I mean the whole sky. Departures advised to keep as straight and level as possible while descending through the cloud. The pilot sounded quite calm about it and eventually was out of cloud. I suppose in rotary you could roll the machine over not having spatial awareness.

 

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
×
×
  • Create New...