PHOTO: Chris Birchall from Western Tree Management showing off the Mulcher
THE NOTAMS (Notice to Airmen) that has been put out to pilots notifying them of runway obstructions may soon cease following the removal of trees and shrubbery that are obstructing flight paths.
The trees had been impeding on the obstacle limitation surface (OLS) at Coonamble airport, which refers to the airspace that needs to be obstacle free for planes to safely take off and land - essentially it asks that keeping the land before and after a runway are kept clear . . .
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