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Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
5th Apr 2024, 12:28
Replies: 66
Views: 26,098
Posted By punkalouver

Having flown over ten types, I have a procedure...

Having flown over ten types, I have a procedure prior to the start of groundschool of studying ahead of time to be more familiar with systems. I tried this with the Airbus manuals and soon gave up as...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
4th Apr 2024, 23:24
Replies: 31
Views: 11,562
Posted By punkalouver

NTSB has released a video of the debriefing of...

NTSB has released a video of the debriefing of the Southwest chief pilot by the FAA tower supervisor with the incident pilots listening in.
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
29th Mar 2024, 03:44
Replies: 47
Views: 15,487
Posted By punkalouver

Remember being at LAX one day long ago watching...

Remember being at LAX one day long ago watching the approaches with a 30 knot crosswind. Lots of go-arounds by the big jets. Then a Beech 18 came in and landed.

Back to the TAP Airbus, it reminds...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
28th Mar 2024, 16:29
Replies: 62
Views: 22,587
Posted By punkalouver

There have been several TBM700 accidents with...

There have been several TBM700 accidents with lots of power(torque) applied at very low speeds leading to uncontrolled flight and crash. One doesn't typically think of an SR-22 as some sort of high...
Forum: Tech Log
21st Mar 2024, 00:46
Replies: 16
Views: 2,523
Posted By punkalouver

My understanding for the US, based on the types...

My understanding for the US, based on the types of regulations that are in force, is that ATC has the authority to allow you to exceed certain speed limits(such as a maximum of 200 knots when within...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
1st Mar 2024, 16:42
Replies: 195
Views: 84,840
Posted By punkalouver

Any more info on this incident?

Any more info on this incident?
Forum: Rumours & News
29th Feb 2024, 13:19
Replies: 44
Views: 25,191
Posted By punkalouver

This is what I recently saw quoted about...

This is what I recently saw quoted about Individual Flight scheme and its potential effect at a tropical destination with wet and dry seasons: "European authorities allow ‘mature operators’ an...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
26th Feb 2024, 11:48
Replies: 1,146
Views: 1,045,248
Posted By punkalouver

Going from memory, it seems when I fly general...

Going from memory, it seems when I fly general aviation aircraft at towered secondary airports in the US( it has been several years) that the ground controllers are very specific in ensuring that...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
25th Feb 2024, 15:36
Replies: 7
Views: 2,227
Posted By punkalouver

Glider Crash in Dusseldorf

I know, it is slightly out of date. But I had never seen this before and is quite amazing that the pilot survived.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eAWrYBtTzLU
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
25th Feb 2024, 12:06
Replies: 2
Views: 2,062
Posted By punkalouver

Virgin Australia Regional to Tiger Air to Lynx

Lynx Air Shutdown - PPRuNe Forums (https://www.pprune.org/rumours-news/657753-lynx-air-shutdown.html#post11603705)

Maybe some Aussies have more info.
Forum: Rumours & News
25th Feb 2024, 12:04
Replies: 20
Views: 10,076
Posted By punkalouver

More detail would be appreciated. After all, the...

More detail would be appreciated. After all, the media played up previous success as seen here, so don't know much else.

Lynx Air CEO sees room for all amid cutthroat market crowded with carriers...
Forum: Rumours & News
23rd Feb 2024, 12:10
Replies: 155
Views: 114,896
Posted By punkalouver

Bottom line, keep the autopilot on during high...

Bottom line, keep the autopilot on during high altitude over speeds. You are more likely to just get yourself into trouble with inappropriate pitch inputs that were not necessary anyways. Just accept...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
19th Feb 2024, 12:23
Replies: 28
Views: 10,545
Posted By punkalouver

When I looked at the picture, the first thought I...

When I looked at the picture, the first thought I had was to wonder if the wingtip hit a somewhat solid snowbank.
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
16th Feb 2024, 13:54
Replies: 1,146
Views: 1,045,248
Posted By punkalouver

That is a good question that should be analyzed....

That is a good question that should be analyzed. I find in the general culture of the people posting on these forums(which is mostly my culture) to be rife with unsubstantiated speculation, people...
Forum: ATC Issues
16th Feb 2024, 11:50
Replies: 68
Views: 35,881
Posted By punkalouver

Perhaps, but seeing as the captain that crashed...

Perhaps, but seeing as the captain that crashed the 737 in Kingston(due to poor decision-making) was able to remain as a captain(with assistance from the union), I would be surprised if he was fired....
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
15th Feb 2024, 03:10
Replies: 195
Views: 84,840
Posted By punkalouver

I used to do freshwater scuba diving in Florida...

I used to do freshwater scuba diving in Florida when I would go down for sim training(plus one manatee encounter swim). I dived at several springs and a river where there actually was an alligator on...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
14th Feb 2024, 01:33
Replies: 14
Views: 4,735
Posted By punkalouver

I guess if any air-to-air photos were being...

I guess if any air-to-air photos were being taken, they will be impressive.
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
12th Feb 2024, 04:14
Replies: 26
Views: 12,205
Posted By punkalouver

I am amazed at how bad a design an aircraft can...

I am amazed at how bad a design an aircraft can have when a loss of its two radalts has such significant consequence on aircraft handling.
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
4th Feb 2024, 19:39
Replies: 25
Views: 8,705
Posted By punkalouver

When I was flying there, Terminal 1 ramp would...

When I was flying there, Terminal 1 ramp would not tell you the entrance(two of them) until after landing. That meant coordinating between them and ATC during ground ops. Typical procedure was to...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
25th Jan 2024, 20:46
Replies: 20
Views: 8,621
Posted By punkalouver

In all honesty, I don't think I have ever seen...

In all honesty, I don't think I have ever seen wet snow at a temperature of -15C.

And I have seen a lot of snow.

I would expect that dry snow was falling. The kind of snow that does not tend to...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
25th Jan 2024, 01:56
Replies: 127
Views: 44,972
Posted By punkalouver

(13) We Must Land NOW!! The Incredible Story of...

(13) We Must Land NOW!! The Incredible Story of Singapore Airlines Flight 319 - YouTube

Video report of the incident.
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
23rd Jan 2024, 20:59
Replies: 488
Views: 123,703
Posted By punkalouver

While my initial list of incidents included a...

While my initial list of incidents included a taxi incident in HNL, it appears that the near disaster departure from HNL may be added to the list if the tweet is correct.

Rob Schneider tells...
Forum: Tech Log
23rd Jan 2024, 03:30
Replies: 0
Views: 779
Posted By punkalouver

747 Nosegear Snubber

Just in case you were unaware, here it is.
landing gear - What is the material of snubber brakes? - Aviation Stack Exchange...
Forum: Tech Log
19th Jan 2024, 03:19
Replies: 16
Views: 1,871
Posted By punkalouver

An experiment: Try and start from a known...

An experiment:

Try and start from a known power setting for approach that results in the aircraft settling around the target approach speed. If the runway is long enough, perhaps have a target...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
16th Jan 2024, 02:28
Replies: 47
Views: 16,071
Posted By punkalouver

The plane I bounced the most(but also had the...

The plane I bounced the most(but also had the nicest rewarding greasers) was the 727. No autospoilers at the moment of touchdown to hold you to the ground. So what do you do when you bounce? Hold the...
Forum: Rumours & News
14th Jan 2024, 23:03
Replies: 125
Views: 85,052
Posted By punkalouver

Exactly. We could have the same aircraft be...

Exactly. We could have the same aircraft be compliant on one flight but not on the next flight. It can depend on other items such as the maintenance performed(eg. each engine having oil service from...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
9th Jan 2024, 13:47
Replies: 31
Views: 5,519
Posted By punkalouver

Well, if the TCAS shows traffic left and right...

Well, if the TCAS shows traffic left and right and none ahead, what would you do. How about aiming for areas clear of terrain and aircraft instead of blanket planning on one particular option which...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
8th Jan 2024, 22:49
Replies: 31
Views: 5,519
Posted By punkalouver

According to Boeing, the swinging toward the wind...

According to Boeing, the swinging toward the wind at lower speeds is called the Anti-Weathervaning effect and affects all Boeing twin jets. But I suspect that the bigger the engines, the more the...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
7th Jan 2024, 14:27
Replies: 12
Views: 6,555
Posted By punkalouver

I got checked out on a 14-13-3A Cruisemaster many...

I got checked out on a 14-13-3A Cruisemaster many years ago. After the excitement of getting the chance to fly a triple tail aircraft, I was disappointed to discover that this was one of a short run...
Forum: Tech Log
4th Jan 2024, 03:13
Replies: 5
Views: 1,320
Posted By punkalouver

Aileron attachment Piece Question

I recently got checked out in a Light Sport Aircraft called a Vashon Ranger. It has an unusual aerodynamic attachment to each aileron which I am curious about what it is for. It is not attached to...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
31st Dec 2023, 01:48
Replies: 66
Views: 26,098
Posted By punkalouver

Finished the report. First they started off with...

Finished the report. First they started off with not enough speed additive for gusts. Seems like he flared too high and was then holding off for the smooth landing(as suggested by the report)...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
30th Dec 2023, 13:30
Replies: 66
Views: 26,098
Posted By punkalouver

I find this quote from the report interesting: ...

I find this quote from the report interesting:

"CL-604 Operating Manual The manufacturer’s Operating Manual (OM) stated in ‘NORMAL PROCEDURES, Approach and Landing’ that VREF+X is calculated by...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
30th Dec 2023, 00:27
Replies: 10
Views: 3,511
Posted By punkalouver

Twin Otter offstrip operations are probably among...

Twin Otter offstrip operations are probably among the highest risk. This one was landing on a frozen lake. My first real flying job as an offstrip Twin Otter co-pilot.

Snowdrifts can be very, very...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
29th Dec 2023, 23:18
Replies: 672
Views: 612,446
Posted By punkalouver

There are fatigued pilots flying every day(or...

There are fatigued pilots flying every day(or night).

But if a fatigued pilot looks before activating a lever, they are unlikely to do what happened on this ATR. Meanwhile, a non-fatigued pilot...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
29th Dec 2023, 15:50
Replies: 672
Views: 612,446
Posted By punkalouver

The fatigue thing is irrelevant. I suspect I know...

The fatigue thing is irrelevant. I suspect I know exactly what happened. Why? Because I once reached for the wrong lever(and tried to operate it) when landing flaps was called(damn good thing what I...
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