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No. 24 July
2015
Photo: Rohan Shrestha
Monsoon Weather and its Impact on Airlines Flying
1. What is Climatology -hnjfo'_?-Climatology is the science that
seeks to describe and explain the
nature of climate, why it differs from
place to place, and how it is related
to other elements of the natural
environment and human activities.”
–by Critchfield 1987
2. What is weather -df};d_?-Weather is “The day to day state
of the atmosphere consists of short-
term variations of energy and mass
exchanges within the atmosphere
and between the earth and the
atmosphere.”
–Critchfield 1987
3. What is Monsoon?-The word monsoon is derived from
the Arabic word ‘mausim’ or from the
Malayan word Monism, which means
season. The word ‘monsoon’ is applied
to such a circulation, which reverses
its wind direction every six months, i.e.
from summer to winter and winter to
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summer. The Arab navigators to winds
first applied the term over the Arabian
Sea between Arab and India, which
blew for 6 months from the Northeast (in
winter) and another 6 months from the
Southwest (in summer).
In meteorology, monsoon signifies
directional shifting of winds from one
season to another. In summer, there is
a warm moist wind blowing from the
ocean towards the land. While during
the winter months a cold and dry wind
originating on land blows seaward.
Monsoon circulation involves a change
of 180 degree in the wind direction.
1. What are pre-monsoon & its impact on airlines flying?
The pre-Monsoon- generally
occurs during April and May. It
is characterized by the highest
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.
As a result less power is available for
takeoff and takeoff & landing distance
increases. Payload (passengers +
baggage +cargo) carried decreases.
2. What are summer monsoon (rainy season) & its impact on airlines flying?
The summer Monsoon- a strong
flow of moist air from the southwest,
follows the pre-monsoon season. For
the vast majority of southern Asians,
including Nepalese, the term monsoon
is synonymous with the summer rainy
season. Even though the arrival of the
summer monsoon can vary by as much
as a month, in Nepal it generally arrives
in June, is preceded by violent lightning
and thunderstorms, and lasts through
September.
The SouRCe of SuMMeR MonSoon in nepal iS-
1. The Arabian Sea and 2. Bay of
Bengal
In monsoon there is heavy rainfall,
enroute icing, moving cloud, severe
turbulence, strong gusty winds, severe
thunderstorms & lightning inside the
cloud that is beyond the weather radar
installed in the aircraft’s detection and
ranging limitation. This type of severe
weather must be avoided for the safety
of the passengers & crew and for the
protection of aircraft from possible
damage.
Rain and iTS illuSion To piloTS-flying through heavy Rain- Heavy
rain can affect depth and distance
perception. Rain on the windshield
creates refraction effects that can lead
a pilot to believe that the aircraft is too
high, with the risk of an unwarranted
nose-down correction and flight below
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
Types of Monsoon
Pre-Monsoon/ Hot weather season (March-May)
Summer Monsoon/Rainy season (June-September)
Post-Monsoon/Autumn season (october-december)
Winter Monsoon/Winter season (January-february)
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reflects very little light, a pilot may think
that the aircraft is further away from the
runway, contributing to the risk of a late
flare and hard landing.
flying through haze/light Rain-Flying
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-in-
Command. 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
company revenue and goodwill due to
flight diversions and delays, Buddha Air
never compromises safety.
Aviation saying-“ If you think
maintaining safety is expensive then
try accident” and compare it which
costs more. Post monsoon and winter
monsoon winter will be continued in
October issue.
n Capt. a.G Sherpa
Photos Courtesy: agency
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From the warm welcome on
board, to the sincere gratitude
given by choosing to fly with us,
our crews play an important role in
defining the passenger's experience
of Buddha Air. It is vital that they are
updated and possess the knowledge
of the latest demands of the local
and international aviation standards
and regulations.
Buddha Air's Crew Training
Department is dedicated to
providing quality aviation training,
with Safety and Knowledge as our
top priorities. The department is
responsible for conducting trainings,
developing training programs
and policies required for the
Cockpit Crew, Cabin crew and the
Operational Personnel. The trainings
are conducted within Nepal and
in other Countries. This department
is headed by the Chief of Training
and Standards Captain Pramod
Thapa, who is also an Instructor
Pilot authorized by the Civil Aviation
Authority of Nepal (CAAN). All
the trainings conducted by this
department are approved by and in
line with CAAN.
Buddha Air spends around
US$600,000 annually on skill-
enhancement activities for its crew
members in various training. Apart
from the regular initial, recurrent,
upgrade and different other
trainings, all ATR Pilots of Buddha
Air undergo training and checks on
six axis simulator every six months
at Asian Aviation Training Center,
Bangkok. On the other hand, cockpit
crew of Beech 1900 D undergoes
their Simulator training annually at
Flight Safety international, La Guardia
Learning Center, New York.
Crew Training Buddha air spends around uS$600,000 annually on skill-enhancement activities for its crew members in various training
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
values of Buddha Air. w
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Any 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.
information Regarding hand Carry luggage
aTR-42 / 72 Beech 1900'd'
“The best safety device in any aircraft is a well-trained crew”
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C o M p l I A n C e
Committedto Safety
Status of operation Safety audit (oSa) findings in 2014
Total Requirements - 958
n non Conformities n Conformities
21.82%
78.18%
Status of operation Safety audit (oSa) findings June 2015
Total Requirements - 958
n non Conformities n Conformities
9.9%
90.1%
Buddha 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.
An audit is a structured, independent and objective
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,
Our Compliance Monitoring Department
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thereby identifying potential unsatisfactory practices or
procedures. Compliance monitoring verifies the existence
of objective evidence by showing adherence to required
processes, to assess how successfully they have been
implemented and to measure the effectiveness of
achieving defined target levels.
Compliance monitoring is done through a combination
of people, procedures, structures and resources that
consistently, effectively and independently monitor its
ability to manage compliance with legal, regulatory and
organizational requirements.
At Buddha Air, our compliance managers and
auditors are all International Air Transport Association
(IATA) certified. It is headed by Captain A.G Sherpa
and Captain Ranjan Suebedi (Deputy). They are experts
of seven operational backgrounds, which include
Cargo, Security, Flight Operations, Cabin Crew, Ground
Operations, Flight Dispatch and Organization (includes
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.
Our Compliance Monitoring
Department has successfully
completed two external audits of external sub-contractors.
One was auditing the Ground Handling Service at Varanasi
Station for Air India. The second was auditing the Pilot's
Simulator Training at Asian Aviation Training Centre,
Bangkok, Thailand. An upcoming external audit for the
Pilot Simulator Training at La Guardia, New York has also
been scheduled. We have also successfully completed
10 outstations audits at Bhadrapur, Bharatpur, Biratnagar,
Bhairahawa, Dhangadhi, Janakpur, Nepalgunj, Simara and
Tumlingtar, with Kathmandu as a base station. Additionally,
we are in a continuous process to upgrade our standards
to international level. Therefore, an Operational Safety
Audit (OSA) was conducted on 25th July 2014.
The OSA Audit Report is presented in a pie-chart, which
defines Buddha Air's conformity to OSA requirement, which
gives a clear picture of where we were before, and where
we stand now.
Since Buddha Air's first priority is safety, then quality
service, we are committed to fulfill all the regulatory
requirements and internal company
policies, procedures and manuals
to achieve world-class safety. Our
Compliance Monitoring Department
has been playing a key role to
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SECURITY
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Published by: Buddha Air Pvt. Ltd., Jawalakhel, Lalitpur, Nepal | Editor: Captain Gaurav Bohara
The 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
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Why Do We need to turn Mobile phones off During Flight?
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