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When a landing ismade on awater-affected runway, the pilot is requested
to adviseATS of the extent ofwater on the runway and the braking
characteristics experienced.
The following terms shouldbe used to describewater on a runway:
DAMP
The surface shows a changeof colour due tomoisture.
WET
The surface is soaked but there is no standingwater.
WATERPATCHES
Patches of standingwater are visible.
FLOODED
Extensive standingwater is visible.
The following terms should be used to describebraking characteristics
experienced:
GOOD
Pilots should not expect tofind the conditions as good
aswhen operating on a dry runway, but should not
experience any directional control or braking difficulties
becauseof runway conditions.
MEDIUM
Braking actionmay be such that the achievement of
a satisfactory landingor accelerate-stopperformance,
taking into account theprevailing circumstances,
depends on precise handling technique.
POOR
Theremay be a significant deterioration both inbraking
performance and directional control.
During the bush fire danger period, pilots in commandof an aircraft should
notify thenearest ATS unit promptly of any evidence of bush fires observed
which they believe has not been previously reported.