Yatra Magazine July 2015 | Buddha Air

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No. 24 July 2015

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Monsoon Weather and its Impact on Airlines Flying 1. What is Climatology -hnjfo'_?

-Climatology is the science that

2. What is weather -df};d_?

-Weather is “The day to day state

3. What is Monsoon?

-The word monsoon is derived from

seeks to describe and explain the

of the atmosphere consists of short-

the Arabic word ‘mausim’ or from the

nature of climate, why it differs from

term variations of energy and mass

Malayan word Monism, which means

place to place, and how it is related

exchanges within the atmosphere

season. The word ‘monsoon’ is applied

to other elements of the natural

and between the earth and the

to such a circulation, which reverses

environment and human activities.”

atmosphere.”

its wind direction every six months, i.e.

–by Critchfield 1987

–Critchfield 1987

from summer to winter and winter to

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summer. The Arab navigators to winds

As a result less power is available for

first applied the term over the Arabian

takeoff and takeoff & landing distance

Sea between Arab and India, which

increases. Payload (passengers +

blew for 6 months from the Northeast (in

baggage +cargo) carried decreases.

In meteorology, monsoon signifies directional shifting of winds from one

in Nepal is1. The Arabian Sea and 2. Bay of Bengal In monsoon there is heavy rainfall,

winter) and another 6 months from the Southwest (in summer).

The source of summer monsoon

2. What are summer monsoon (rainy season) & its impact on airlines flying?

The summer Monsoon- a strong

enroute icing, moving cloud, severe turbulence, strong gusty winds, severe thunderstorms & lightning inside the

season to another. In summer, there is

flow of moist air from the southwest,

cloud that is beyond the weather radar

a warm moist wind blowing from the

follows the pre-monsoon season. For

installed in the aircraft’s detection and

ocean towards the land. While during

the vast majority of southern Asians,

ranging limitation. This type of severe

the winter months a cold and dry wind

including Nepalese, the term monsoon

weather must be avoided for the safety

originating on land blows seaward.

is synonymous with the summer rainy

of the passengers & crew and for the

Monsoon circulation involves a change

season. Even though the arrival of the

protection of aircraft from possible

of 180 degree in the wind direction.

summer monsoon can vary by as much

damage.

as a month, in Nepal it generally arrives 1. What are pre-monsoon & its impact on airlines flying?

The pre-Monsoon- generally

in June, is preceded by violent lightning and thunderstorms, and lasts through September.

Rain and its Illusion to PilotsFlying through Heavy Rain- Heavy rain can affect depth and distance

occurs during April and May. It

perception. Rain on the windshield

is characterized by the highest

creates refraction effects that can lead

temperatures, reaching above 40° C during the day in the Terai Region and other lowlands. However, the hills and mountains remain cool.

This high temperature has a significant effect on airlines’ passengers, cargo and baggage carrying capacity.

When temperature increases, density of the air decreases, meaning air molecules are further apart from each other. Aircraft engine performance & aerodynamic performance decreases.

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Types of Monsoon

a pilot to believe that the aircraft is too

Pre-Monsoon/ Hot weather season (March-May)

nose-down correction and flight below

Summer Monsoon/Rainy season

(June-September) Post-Monsoon/Autumn season

(October-December) Winter Monsoon/Winter season

(January-February)

high, with the risk of an unwarranted the desired flight path.

Rain at night- increases the apparent brilliance of the Approach Light System making the runway appear to be closer than it really is. The risk is that a pilot will land short of the runway threshold.

Runway surface conditions-can also induce illusions. As a wet runway

Photos Courtesy: Agency

reflects very little light, a pilot may think

company revenue and goodwill due to

try accident” and compare it which

that the aircraft is further away from the

flight diversions and delays, Buddha Air

costs more. Post monsoon and winter

runway, contributing to the risk of a late

never compromises safety.

monsoon winter will be continued in

flare and hard landing.

Flying through Haze/Light Rain-Flying

Aviation saying-“ If you think maintaining safety is expensive then

October issue. n Capt. A.G Sherpa

in haze creates the impression that the runway is further away, inducing a tendency to shallow the glide path.

When a pilot is in light or moderate rain the runway may appear indistinct because of the rain halo effect, increasing the risk of misperception of the vertical or horizontal deviation during the visual segment flown after transition from instrument to visual references.

While prioritizing the safety & inflight service, sometimes the cabin crew may have to discontinue the inflight service incase of weather alert from the Pilot-inCommand. Buddha Air's Safety Policy clearly states that, if there is a conflict between safety and service- “safety comes the first”.

If our cabin crews are unable to continue the service due to weather“From the very deep corner of our heart, we would like to extend our apology to our valued passengers those who haven’t received the inflight service.”

Even though, this monsoon weather has a negative impact on the

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Crew Training F

Buddha Air spends around

rom the warm welcome on

responsible for conducting trainings,

board, to the sincere gratitude

developing training programs

US$600,000 annually on skill-

given by choosing to fly with us,

and policies required for the

enhancement activities for its crew

our crews play an important role in

Cockpit Crew, Cabin crew and the

members in various training. Apart

defining the passenger's experience

Operational Personnel. The trainings

from the regular initial, recurrent,

of Buddha Air. It is vital that they are

are conducted within Nepal and

upgrade and different other

updated and possess the knowledge

in other Countries. This department

trainings, all ATR Pilots of Buddha

of the latest demands of the local

is headed by the Chief of Training

Air undergo training and checks on

and international aviation standards

and Standards Captain Pramod

six axis simulator every six months

and regulations.

Thapa, who is also an Instructor

at Asian Aviation Training Center,

Pilot authorized by the Civil Aviation

Bangkok. On the other hand, cockpit

Department is dedicated to

Authority of Nepal (CAAN). All

crew of Beech 1900 D undergoes

providing quality aviation training,

the trainings conducted by this

their Simulator training annually at

with Safety and Knowledge as our

department are approved by and in

Flight Safety international, La Guardia

top priorities. The department is

line with CAAN.

Learning Center, New York.

Buddha Air's Crew Training

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Buddha Air spends around US$600,000 annually on skillenhancement activities for its crew members in various training

Information Regarding Hand Carry Luggage

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ny luggage or baggage that a passenger takes into the aircraft cabin represents hand carry luggage, and must be safely kept in the overhead cabin compartment of the aircraft.

For your convenience and safety, we request that you follow the hand carry luggage rules regarding the size and dimensions of our airlines.

For our ATR, the maximum weight allowed is 5 kg, and your hand carry luggage must be of the following dimensions: 55 cm x 40 cm x 20 cm (20 x 14 x 9ins). One passenger is allowed one hand carry luggage.

Passengers are requested to adhere to the hand carry luggage weight and dimensions that are allowed on our flights.

• There have been instances where the hand carry luggage did not exceed the weight limit, but the dimension of the luggage was too big to fit in to the overhead cabin.

• It is important that the doors of the overhead cabin compartment are closed properly. This is to ensure that the luggage does not fall/ drop off and hurt the people, when the aircraft experiences turbulence.

• Hand carry luggage should not be placed on the aisles of the aircraft as this hinders proper movement of the passengers and crew.

• Our Beechcraft aircrafts are not equipped with overhead cabin compartments. Therefore, passengers are requested to place their hand carry luggage underneath the aircraft’s seat. It should not be bulky and should fit properly.

So we humbly request our valued passengers to choose a hand carry luggage that fits our overhead cabin compartment with the specified dimension not exceeding the 5 kg weight limit.

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“The best safety device in any aircraft is a welltrained crew” We believe that our passenger’s flying experience is further enriched from the service given by our flight crew and all Buddha Air staffs. The Crew Training department ensures that our flight crew and operational personnel are competent and possess the right knowledge to perform their jobs. All personnel of Buddha Air are dedicated to Safety, Customer satisfaction and a high degree of Professionalism. Crew Training Department is vital and plays a significant role in achieving these

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Committed B to Safety

uddha Air redefined the aviation history of Nepal with the establishment of its Compliance Monitoring Department. The purpose of this department is to

ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and conformity with organizational policies and procedures. This is performed through internal and external audits.

Our Compliance Monitoring Department

assessment that determines the level of conformity with specific standards, rules and regulations. Through audits, our Compliance Monitoring Department determines and ensures that systems are effective in maintaining control,

Status of Operation Safety Audit (OSA) Findings in 2014

Status of Operation Safety Audit (OSA) Findings June 2015

Total Requirements - 958

Total Requirements - 958 9.9%

21.82% 78.18%

n Non Conformities

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An audit is a structured, independent and objective

n Conformities

90.1%

n Non Conformities

n Conformities

thereby identifying potential unsatisfactory practices or

completed two external audits of external sub-contractors.

procedures. Compliance monitoring verifies the existence

One was auditing the Ground Handling Service at Varanasi

of objective evidence by showing adherence to required

Station for Air India. The second was auditing the Pilot's

processes, to assess how successfully they have been

Simulator Training at Asian Aviation Training Centre,

implemented and to measure the effectiveness of

Bangkok, Thailand. An upcoming external audit for the

achieving defined target levels.

Pilot Simulator Training at La Guardia, New York has also been scheduled. We have also successfully completed

Compliance monitoring is done through a combination of people, procedures, structures and resources that

10 outstations audits at Bhadrapur, Bharatpur, Biratnagar,

consistently, effectively and independently monitor its

Bhairahawa, Dhangadhi, Janakpur, Nepalgunj, Simara and

ability to manage compliance with legal, regulatory and

Tumlingtar, with Kathmandu as a base station. Additionally,

organizational requirements.

we are in a continuous process to upgrade our standards to international level. Therefore, an Operational Safety

At Buddha Air, our compliance managers and

Audit (OSA) was conducted on 25th July 2014.

auditors are all International Air Transport Association

The OSA Audit Report is presented in a pie-chart, which

(IATA) certified. It is headed by Captain A.G Sherpa and Captain Ranjan Suebedi (Deputy). They are experts

defines Buddha Air's conformity to OSA requirement, which

of seven operational backgrounds, which include

gives a clear picture of where we were before, and where

Cargo, Security, Flight Operations, Cabin Crew, Ground

we stand now.

Since Buddha Air's first priority is safety, then quality

Operations, Flight Dispatch and Organization (includes

service, we are committed to fulfill all the regulatory

corporate requirements, Safety Management Systems and Emergency Response Planning). They are responsible for carrying out audits of external sub-contractors and internal audits, random spot checks and inspections according to an annual audit calendar.

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Why Do We Need To Turn Mobile Phones Off During Flight?

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he crucial phases of flight for any aircrafts are the takeoff and landing. These phases require the full attention of the cabin

crew, and the pilots need to constantly communicate with air traffic controllers and need to have correct readings on the flight instruments. The flight instruments operate through transmitting and receiving radio signals that are susceptible to interference from devices (like mobile phones) which operate through radio frequency.

So when many passengers are using their mobile phones, the radio frequencies emitted by the mobile phones interfere with the aircraft’s communication and electronic systems resulting in faulty readings on the flight instruments. In fact, a report by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) from 2003 to 2009 has revealed that there are 75 safety incidents linked to the use of electronic devices which interfered with flight controls affecting the autopilot, landing gear and navigation systems.

Furthermore, most mobile towers cannot provide the range and coverage for passengers to communicate using their mobile phones. Even if the call went through, the conversation would be choppy as the signal from the towers would not be strong. This leads to many passengers on board, talking loudly, trying to get their voices through to the receivers’ end.

Also, mobile phones and other electronic gadgets like tablets and laptops are a major source of distraction. You are too focused on using your electronic gadgets that you end up not paying attention to important safety announcements made by the cabin crew. This can be a bigger problem, especially when an aircraft experiences turbulence, and your electronic devices end up being projectile and harming you and the others on board.

Due to these reasons, it is always advisable that passengers turn off their mobile phones and electronic devices for a safe flight. These should be kept in a secured place like your pockets or the overhead cabin especially during takeoff and landing. If it is important that your mobile phones be kept on, you can put it in airplane mode, which disables the phones cellular services but can be used for offline activities. w

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