Virgin returns after smelly take-off
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Virgin returns after smelly take-off
09nov05
A VIRGIN Blue flight has returned to Melbourne for a safety check soon after take-off following reports of an unusual smell in the cockpit.
Virgin Blue spokeswoman Amanda Bolger said flight DJ 809 from Melbourne to Sydney took off at 7am (AEDT), but returned to Melbourne Airport soon after.
"Just after take-off the captain noticed what he said was an unusual smell in the cockpit," Ms Bolger said.
"As a precaution, he returned to Melbourne for an engineering check.
"Our aircraft can return at the discretion of our pilots, who are encouraged to err on the side of caution where the circumstances are appropriate."
A Metropolitan Ambulance Service spokeswoman said paramedics were sent to the airport following reports of smoke in the cabin of the aircraft, but the call was cancelled before they arrived.
Ms Bolger said there was no smoke in the cabin or cockpit. No one was injured.
The plane was still being examined by aircraft engineers, Ms Bolger said.
Can't you mob sort it out in the air? "Pardon me" is all you have to say...
A VIRGIN Blue flight has returned to Melbourne for a safety check soon after take-off following reports of an unusual smell in the cockpit.
Virgin Blue spokeswoman Amanda Bolger said flight DJ 809 from Melbourne to Sydney took off at 7am (AEDT), but returned to Melbourne Airport soon after.
"Just after take-off the captain noticed what he said was an unusual smell in the cockpit," Ms Bolger said.
"As a precaution, he returned to Melbourne for an engineering check.
"Our aircraft can return at the discretion of our pilots, who are encouraged to err on the side of caution where the circumstances are appropriate."
A Metropolitan Ambulance Service spokeswoman said paramedics were sent to the airport following reports of smoke in the cabin of the aircraft, but the call was cancelled before they arrived.
Ms Bolger said there was no smoke in the cabin or cockpit. No one was injured.
The plane was still being examined by aircraft engineers, Ms Bolger said.
Can't you mob sort it out in the air? "Pardon me" is all you have to say...
They could have turned the bleeds off to get rid of the stinky smell.......................oops, they tried that once before and forgot about turning them back on. Second thoughts, go with Busters suggestion...............
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Bit like the Tulla VB terminal thing, seems to have been a "mass hysteria" event as suggested here.
New CASA reg to be appended to the alcohol/flight one, NPRM being issued soon, regarding comsumption of "vindaloo" and other Indian dishes to be proscribed within 24 hours prior to flight.
On the grounds that it is both an Occ Health AND Safety issue in regards to flight crew incapacitation.
New CASA reg to be appended to the alcohol/flight one, NPRM being issued soon, regarding comsumption of "vindaloo" and other Indian dishes to be proscribed within 24 hours prior to flight.
On the grounds that it is both an Occ Health AND Safety issue in regards to flight crew incapacitation.
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When a QF 747 diverts and lands in India with 400 pax on board thats a good decision hey. Then when a VB 737 with 150 pax returns to ML thats over reacting ?
Get a grip you VB bashers.
Get a grip you VB bashers.
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Are the VB crew meals crap - yes.
Do the crew meals stink - yes.
Your comments may be funny unless YOU were the Captain that had to make a quick decision.
Lets move on.
Do the crew meals stink - yes.
Your comments may be funny unless YOU were the Captain that had to make a quick decision.
Lets move on.
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I agree jetblues,
Move on.
Both the Qf and VB pilots have all done extremely well to get where they are. If the 737 had of crashed due to fire or something then you all would be quick to give condolances. Perhaps the flight could of continued without incidence, however the Captain decided against that, his airplane his decision. Your airplane, your decision! Get my drift.
Move on, Fly safe and stop turning against one another. We are all Pilots and the only way to voice opinions and get ahead is to stick together, ie the RFDS EBA. One day the people slagging a pilot for turning back might find that their next EBA say's," turn back and your fired"! Then your really up $%^&'s creek when it turns to crap for real.
Move on.
Both the Qf and VB pilots have all done extremely well to get where they are. If the 737 had of crashed due to fire or something then you all would be quick to give condolances. Perhaps the flight could of continued without incidence, however the Captain decided against that, his airplane his decision. Your airplane, your decision! Get my drift.
Move on, Fly safe and stop turning against one another. We are all Pilots and the only way to voice opinions and get ahead is to stick together, ie the RFDS EBA. One day the people slagging a pilot for turning back might find that their next EBA say's," turn back and your fired"! Then your really up $%^&'s creek when it turns to crap for real.
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Man?uel Normally, I wouldn't respond to a person that admits they are from Collingwood
and today is no exception.
and today is no exception.
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I'm with Gaunty on this one.
The VB captain made the right command decision and should be applauded. All turned out OK, so no harm in a little fun, surely?
Lighten up.
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The VB captain made the right command decision and should be applauded. All turned out OK, so no harm in a little fun, surely?
Lighten up.
Woomera
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Well, that saves me having to type it Microhard!
Geez, some of you Branson Disciples ought to take Woomeras advice & lighten up.
Geez, some of you Branson Disciples ought to take Woomeras advice & lighten up.
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Hey Buster I actually enjoy flying the shiny red jet around at 41000 ft.
How's your PC Aviator program going then ?
Woomera, yes we applaud the Captain & FO. Nothing seems impossible to those that don't have to do anything (Buster ?). So why take the p#%s out of a potentially serious situation ?
How's your PC Aviator program going then ?
Woomera, yes we applaud the Captain & FO. Nothing seems impossible to those that don't have to do anything (Buster ?). So why take the p#%s out of a potentially serious situation ?