Nationwide loses a donkey @ FACT
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Has anyone heard any more FOOT IN THE MOUTH disease from VB. I wonder if this incident will dent his profits and stop him racing his cars for a while.
Once again BRAVO to all the crew
Once again BRAVO to all the crew
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Low time pilots
My apologies Shrike200, I was NOT pointing a finger at NW, but specifically at some 'other' operators in the domestic scene. I used this posting because I know these people are reading this particular post. But I suppose I am wrong. Difficult to change your feelings and convictions though. I really don't think a 200-300 hour copilot belongs in the 121 sheduled arena. However, the senior captains who fly with these very low time co-jo's are adament that all is fine. I still have my doubts about these very senior captains saying ,all is fine, if THEIR children were on one of these flights , unaccompanied. We shall see huh?
Well done, both crew. All the crew!
Well done, both crew. All the crew!
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Visual/Technical Inspections.
Just found this link via google http://www.iol.co.za/index.php?set_i...1123539C274785
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No worries.
And a big bunch of kudo's to the engineers, now grafting 24/7 to complete all the inspections and get the birds on the line again. Well done, your efforts are appreciated by us all.
Nothing like standing on the apron at 0200, covered in grease, skinned knuckles and all, working on minimal sleep, with another ten machines to go....on the plus side, at least it's not winter...respect.
And a big bunch of kudo's to the engineers, now grafting 24/7 to complete all the inspections and get the birds on the line again. Well done, your efforts are appreciated by us all.
Nothing like standing on the apron at 0200, covered in grease, skinned knuckles and all, working on minimal sleep, with another ten machines to go....on the plus side, at least it's not winter...respect.
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Nothing like standing on the apron at 0200, covered in grease, skinned knuckles and all, working on minimal sleep
I think this is where all the trouble begins........
Sorry Shrike200 correct me if I'm wrong here but it doesn't sound right to me?
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Once again it is the pilots who've averted a disaster and negated the greed of top management.
Had that fluffy not made it, NW would have closed down never to reopen!
Had that fluffy not made it, NW would have closed down never to reopen!
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Trevor, I flew as your copilot on Metros in 1991. I always knew you were a good operator but I have to congratulate you on this ONE (pardon the pun). Well done mate.
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Any chance of a journo or interviewer putting VB on the spot re his very assured statement that the incident was due to FOD, and the CAA distancing itself from this yesterday.
I'm not holding my breath on this..........
I'm not holding my breath on this..........
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Well Done gents good job.
And as my name suggests, lets just thank Mr Boeing for designing such an awsome aircraft (I know its old but still), was watching some aircrash investigation programme the other day, I think it was AA in a DC10 out of Chicargo, similar thing happened, they lost hydraulics to the leading edge devices on the wing with the absent engine, and in those days the sop was to reduce speed to V2, the resultant lower speed caused the wing to stall and aircraft went inverted with all 250 odd souls into the ground, so lets be grateful that all ended well in this incident.
And as my name suggests, lets just thank Mr Boeing for designing such an awsome aircraft (I know its old but still), was watching some aircrash investigation programme the other day, I think it was AA in a DC10 out of Chicargo, similar thing happened, they lost hydraulics to the leading edge devices on the wing with the absent engine, and in those days the sop was to reduce speed to V2, the resultant lower speed caused the wing to stall and aircraft went inverted with all 250 odd souls into the ground, so lets be grateful that all ended well in this incident.
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I read with great "interest" today in the Republikein of Namibia, that according to the DCA there, the two Air Nam / Safair -200's are exempt from any inspections as they are registered in Namibia.
So you see...just re-register the whole lot and the problem will go away...
As the director of the DCA says: if this had happened further away, we would not have even known about it...brilliant
www.republikein.com.na
So you see...just re-register the whole lot and the problem will go away...
As the director of the DCA says: if this had happened further away, we would not have even known about it...brilliant
www.republikein.com.na
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Please guys. It is "lose". Verloor. Past tense "lost". There is no word such as loooooooooooooooooses. Loose means "not tight". To lose is to become out of ownership. Jeez, it is becoming 
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Nationwide should use this logo:.....NO MATTER WHAT....WE WILL GET YOU SAFE ON THE GROUND!!!!The engine detached between 50 and 100 ft on departure just after rotation. Aircraft rotated just before "E" taxiway and the engine, cowling and other debris all landed before the cross runway 16/34....
So...it was hair raising stuff!!
RE
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Engine problems, NW & Kulula
Can you believe it??
Shortly after news of the engine incident of NW got round, demand for ticket sales especially over the festive season has soared, and Nationwide is now considering leasing additional aircraft from SAA/Comair!
Apparantly husbands are queing to buy xmass cards for their mother-in-laws..!
On a more serious note our SA's skies have been incredably safe thus far.
Used to enjoy and look forward to a flight - but do admit to be rather nervous lately. A good dose of pilot competency will make a difference, but the poor fellow upfront has limitations. Maybe I have flown once too many..
Redsbaron
PS Is flying using one engine considered to be more fuel efficient?
I'll stick to the more pricier tickets then!
Shortly after news of the engine incident of NW got round, demand for ticket sales especially over the festive season has soared, and Nationwide is now considering leasing additional aircraft from SAA/Comair!
Apparantly husbands are queing to buy xmass cards for their mother-in-laws..!
On a more serious note our SA's skies have been incredably safe thus far.
Used to enjoy and look forward to a flight - but do admit to be rather nervous lately. A good dose of pilot competency will make a difference, but the poor fellow upfront has limitations. Maybe I have flown once too many..
Redsbaron
PS Is flying using one engine considered to be more fuel efficient?
I'll stick to the more pricier tickets then!
