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Thank you V-Jet
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Response to the rant by IsDon earlier, which would seem to have been pulled by the administrators.
Yes, my first post using THIS username. I am not and never have been a journalist. I am a retired QF B744 captain with 38 years service and 23000 hours. I have had the pleasure of having both Ross and Doug as members of my crews over the years and hold them in high regard. Additionally I am experienced in long distance ferry of ancient multi engined aircraft one of which suffered a catastrophic engine failure on take off, fortunately before rotate, so you see my interest here? |
Ross had an operation on his leg 2 nights ago which has been assessed as successful. His wife is recovering well. Doug is still critical but is gradually stabilising. |
Thank you Going Boeing. Much appreciated. Not close to the news this side of the ditch.
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Originally Posted by FE to the stars
(Post 10195286)
Where did these guys get their type ratings? I was not aware there were Convairs operating in Aussie.
VH-PDX Convair 580 VH-PDW Convair 580 |
...also VH-TAA sister ship to one that crashed..
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Thanks for the update on their condition. Much appreciated Going Boeing. Future updates also appreciated
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Originally Posted by Overtheditch
(Post 10197490)
I am a retired QF B744 captain with 38 years service and 23000 hours.
Additionally I am experienced in long distance ferry of ancient multi engined aircraft one of which suffered a catastrophic engine failure on take off, fortunately before rotate, so you see my interest here? |
The main Rumours and News post is chock a block with theorists about the cause. Any news on Ross, Doug, wives, families etc? Current status, prognosis, etc. Like IMPORTANT stuff?
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Originally Posted by Overtheditch
(Post 10200372)
The main Rumours and News post is chock a block with theorists about the cause. Any news on Ross, Doug, wives, families etc? Current status, prognosis, etc. Like IMPORTANT stuff?
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Now that IS good news!
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Thanks for the update. It will be good catching up with them for a beer when they return.
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Still in induced comas but making progress I'm reliably informed. Fingers crossed everyone..
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Thanks for the update TBM-Legend. Hang in there boys!!
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Originally Posted by cooperplace
(Post 10198192)
When things settle down, it would be great to hear about this; your perspective and experience would doubtless offer some useful lessons to many of us here.
Too many variables with old types, engines, performance, but to me this looks like multiple issues, and that is not unusual with old aircraft out of long term storage. Official report will spell it out. The resulting arrival where all pax survived and only a jump seater and a ground victim died is nothing short of amazing, and a credit to Doug and Ross. Bon chance mes amis. |
Originally Posted by Overtheditch
(Post 10209926)
Not one for war stories,
Too many variables with old types, engines, performance, but to me this looks like multiple issues, and that is not unusual with old aircraft out of long term storage. Official report will spell it out. The resulting arrival where all pax survived and only a jump seater and a ground victim died is nothing short of amazing, and a credit to Doug and Ross. Bon chance mes amis. |
Originally Posted by Overtheditch
(Post 10209926)
Not one for war stories,
Too many variables with old types, engines, performance, but to me this looks like multiple issues, and that is not unusual with old aircraft out of long term storage. Official report will spell it out. |
Out of line, Fathom. :=
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Originally Posted by Capn Bloggs
(Post 10210036)
Out of line,. :=
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Originally Posted by roundsounds
(Post 10209940)
I’m certain I read a press release by the SA CAA stating although there were seriously injured persons in the building, the reports of a fatality were incorrect. |
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