FLYING COOK STRAIT

Sun (Auckland), Volume IV, Issue 1012, 1 July 1930, Page 18

FLYING COOK STRAIT

NEW RULES FOR AIRCRAFT

SYSTEM OF SIGNALLING Press Association WELLINGTON, Monday. Further regulations governing the crossing of Cook Strait by aircraft are now in operation, and an amendment to the notice to airmen issued a few months ago, dealing with this matter, has now been issued by the Director of Air Services. Machines proceeding along the west coast of the North Isianci. and not wishing to pass over or land at Rongotai, must circle over the Paekakariki railway station until given the all-clear signal, which will be a white cross placed on the ground at the centre of the north platform, between the station building and the north signal box. “This signal does not mean that the weather ahead is favourable,” states the notice, “but merely indicates that the passing of the airplane has been noted, as proceeding to cross the straits or having crossed them. Pilots will also ensure that they advise their point of departure as soon as they arrive at their destination.” Under the previous regulations, telephonic or telegraphic communication had to be made to the Woodbourne airdrome at Blenheim for machines proceeding south, and to Rongotai fbr those proceeding north. Arrival at theso stations had to be confirmed by the same medium. If pilots did not wish to land at either of these grounds, the fact had to be stated in the telegram, and the all-clear signal would be given from the airdrome before they were permitted to continue their trip. AVhile not affecting the rule regarding the Woodbourne airdrome, the new notice makes the visit to Rongotai optional instead of compulsory.