J* A330 Tow incident YMML.
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LJ, I thought it was funny, too.
The 'cowboy mentality' of some tug drivers had been noted by other posters on this thread.
The towbarless tugs were introduced to increase speed and efficiency.
Management looks on with benign satisfaction. Then when, inevitably, a tow goes pear-shaped, there's much washing of hands and running for cover.
'Twas ever thus.
The 'cowboy mentality' of some tug drivers had been noted by other posters on this thread.
The towbarless tugs were introduced to increase speed and efficiency.
Management looks on with benign satisfaction. Then when, inevitably, a tow goes pear-shaped, there's much washing of hands and running for cover.
'Twas ever thus.
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As Keg and others have noted the J* ramp drivers tow at an unhealthy speed in the towbar less tugs.
I personally have mentioned this to Qf safety and training people within engineering in passing and was casually told to not worry ourselves with other departments issues as we would only be accused of J* bashing!
Well, you reap what you sow J*
I personally have mentioned this to Qf safety and training people within engineering in passing and was casually told to not worry ourselves with other departments issues as we would only be accused of J* bashing!
Well, you reap what you sow J*
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I spoke with the guy putting the gear in
He told me it's an easy job, there were 4 guys working on it from Brisbane
Don't know how substantial that is
Apparently the old nose gear is still good too
Too bad the tug is still out of action for a while...
He told me it's an easy job, there were 4 guys working on it from Brisbane
Don't know how substantial that is
Apparently the old nose gear is still good too
Too bad the tug is still out of action for a while...
