VH-MDX Meteorological Conditions

Meteorology, Research

Determining the likely meteorological conditions apparent during the VH-MDX accident is fundamental to flight path theory development. This document overviews obtainable sources of meteorological information and makes conclusions as to the likely conditions during the...

Wind analysis: Upper Williams River Area

Meteorology, Research

The Upper Williams River area has been the focal point for NSW Police Rescue organised VH-MDX search activities of the last few years. To support their research, Glenn Horrocks carried out an analysis of the likely winds in the Upper Williams River area during the...

VH-MDX Background Information: Magnetic Declination (Variation)

Mapping, Research

Knowing the magnetic variation values for key interest areas during 1981 are crucial to plotting VH-MDX related bearings on charts or software such as Google Earth. This paper presents the analysis done by Glenn Horrocks used to determine accurate magnetic variation...

Sydney Air Traffic Services and Radar 1981

Air Traffic Control and Radar, Research

Understanding the characteristics and ability of Sydney ATC operated radar in 1981 will allow the generation of defensible areas of interest as to where VH-MDX may rest. Equally important is to gain an appreciation of the structure within Sydney Air Traffic Services...

RAAF Williamtown Air Traffic Control and Radar 1981

Air Traffic Control and Radar, Research

Along the same lines as Sydney Air Traffic Services and Radar 1981, in this document Glenn Strkalj overviews RAAF Williamtown Air Traffic Control and Radar as it was in 1981. As Williamtown Air Traffic Control made a significant position fix of VH-MDX, it is of high...

VH-MDX Most Probable Area (MPA) of location

Search Area Development

The final area in the series is the Most Probable Area (MPA). This is the smallest area in the series and defines the area where VH-MDX is most probably located based on current research. What is this area based on? Deviations and flight path assumptions viewed as the...