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Old 22nd Apr 2019, 00:22
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Loose rivets
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When we moved up the ladder to more modern iterations in the old days, we did a 'Differences' course, which was about a working week in the classroom. I recall having to do performance etc., again as well. Flying was all on the real aircraft, the BAC 1-11. Yes, we stalled to the push. All in the Swinging Sixties.


"Link not working" Try direct to the Tube below.

I just don't know what to make of this, though I assume pre-MAX era.

Is it history that's faded? because it seems to be a bigger problem than the MAX. A head honcho in the FAA who admits that Boeing wrote his assessment and he signed it. Banging major fuselage parts into place that should be accurate to 1/3000" over entire production runs but turn out to be hand made.

Sully's statement. 'Unprecedented in aviation history.'
$27 billion down today. Though hey, a slight rallying.
This lurking in the background:

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