Vickers Viscount
I had one flight on EgyptAir (or was it Misrair?) from Tripoli to Benghazi on a 700 series. The crew had difficulty starting engines and after several attempts on each engine, decided that the problem was caused by the GPU. They then tried to start with all internal electrics on including lights and air using the a/c batteries only. I asked the Egyptian stewardess to pass a message to the crew, advising turning off all non essentail electrics. The stewardess returned and asked if I would go to the cockpit. I declined the invitation!. Eventually,, having managed to start engines, they taxied at high speed in an attempt to catch up on schedule. My confidence was further reduced when the captain walked through the cabin eating a large filled bread roll!. My employers banned travel with the airline soon after my experience.
Last edited by briani; 27th Feb 2018 at 01:38.
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