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17th Mar 2024, 09:16
Replies: 195
Views: 80,173
Posted By BuzzBox

Boeing sent a message to operators on 15 March. ...

Boeing sent a message to operators on 15 March. The message states:



https://avherald.com/h?article=51601631&opt=0​​​​​​​
16th Mar 2024, 06:10
Replies: 195
Views: 80,173
Posted By BuzzBox

There isn't room on either side of the seat for a...

There isn't room on either side of the seat for a pilot to get in or out once the seat is positioned forward (ie the normal flying position). When the seat moves rearward, it moves aft and then...
3rd Mar 2024, 23:47
Replies: 75
Views: 22,726
Posted By BuzzBox

No doubt the ATSB will be all over it and we'll...

No doubt the ATSB will be all over it and we'll see a final report several years from now, with recommendations to prevent another occurrence. :ok:
13th Feb 2024, 12:13
Replies: 30
Views: 7,399
Posted By BuzzBox

WTF?? ...

WTF??

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/1210x1721/img_2315_0049a522e1caaa75ac2bf4179f12d1518b83d052.jpeg
24th Jan 2024, 04:58
Replies: 15
Views: 2,339
Posted By BuzzBox

Auto TCAS has been available on Airbus aircraft...

Auto TCAS has been available on Airbus aircraft for at least 10 years. Aircraft fitted with the system regularly fly in Australian airspace, apparently without issue.

You might be interested to...
11th Jan 2024, 04:57
Replies: 106
Views: 13,716
Posted By BuzzBox

Perhaps it comes down to your definition of...

Perhaps it comes down to your definition of "critical". If you meant "expressing or involving an analysis of the merits and faults" of Sully's actions, then yes, the NTSB was "critical" and the...
11th Jan 2024, 00:13
Replies: 106
Views: 13,716
Posted By BuzzBox

Did anyone say that NTSB hearings are a "pleasant...

Did anyone say that NTSB hearings are a "pleasant experience"? @MickG0105 challenged you to provide a reference for your claim "The NTSB was highly critical of Sullys' decision to land on the...
9th Jan 2024, 00:37
Replies: 106
Views: 13,716
Posted By BuzzBox

Exactly, Mick. That's always been the case, no...

Exactly, Mick. That's always been the case, no matter how "complex" some people like to make the argument.
8th Jan 2024, 01:03
Replies: 106
Views: 13,716
Posted By BuzzBox

Might I suggest that if your reply to a...

Might I suggest that if your reply to a reasonable question hadn't been patronising and sarcastic, the person who posed the question wouldn't have felt the need to "arc up"?
16th Oct 2023, 03:47
Replies: 12
Views: 5,874
Posted By BuzzBox

That's debatable!

That's debatable!
7th Oct 2023, 06:09
Replies: 127
Views: 44,380
Posted By BuzzBox

Would extra fuel have made any difference to the...

Would extra fuel have made any difference to the outcome? We’ll never know, but it seems the crew was intent on holding as long as possible in the hope they’d land in Singapore. Extra fuel might...
7th Oct 2023, 03:43
Replies: 127
Views: 44,380
Posted By BuzzBox

Interrupting the QF/VA slanging match for just a...

Interrupting the QF/VA slanging match for just a moment:



The report also states, right at the start:


So Batam was not the planned alternate. Granted, Senai (Johor Bahru) is not much...
6th Oct 2023, 08:02
Replies: 127
Views: 44,380
Posted By BuzzBox

There was speculation to that effect in the...

There was speculation to that effect in the media, but when interviewed by the NTSC, the PIC claimed “his decision to continue to land the aircraft was not in any way influenced by that incentive...
5th Oct 2023, 01:20
Replies: 127
Views: 44,380
Posted By BuzzBox

Amongst other things, the Part 121 MOS defines...

Amongst other things, the Part 121 MOS defines FRF as the amount of fuel : "which is usable fuel that is remaining on completion of the final landing at the aerodrome."
4th Oct 2023, 23:52
Replies: 127
Views: 44,380
Posted By BuzzBox

As others have already mentioned, the localiser...

As others have already mentioned, the localiser is offset from the runway heading, so autoland is not available. As for what caused the NO AUTOLAND message, the B777 AFDS monitors 30 or so parameters...
4th Oct 2023, 07:10
Replies: 1,578
Views: 488,930
Posted By BuzzBox

Dunno, but it has been mentioned in other...

Dunno, but it has been mentioned in other statements made to the media: "Mr Aikens said negotiations on an expired enterprise agreement had failed and many Network Aviation pilots' wages and...
4th Oct 2023, 00:48
Replies: 1,578
Views: 488,930
Posted By BuzzBox

It's certainly on the front page of today's...

It's certainly on the front page of today's "Worst" Australian, with claims the "AFAP was seeking a 50 per cent pay increase for pilots with Qantas only willing to offer a one-off 25 per cent...
14th Sep 2023, 02:43
Replies: 934
Views: 312,456
Posted By BuzzBox

If "people decided they didn’t really want to...

If "people decided they didn’t really want to work so much" since the pandemic, it's because they've had enough of being treated like sh!t by scumbag employers, many of whom took advantage of the...
5th Sep 2023, 08:22
Replies: 934
Views: 312,456
Posted By BuzzBox

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/...

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/1606x1062/screen_shot_2023_09_05_at_4_19_29_pm_9692ba71d27dc12fcbd518bf4acf6706ab5e9f4e.png
The West Australian, 5 September 2023
20th Jul 2023, 09:21
Replies: 43
Views: 13,833
Posted By BuzzBox

As I recall, the switch already had a safety...

As I recall, the switch already had a safety cover, but the switch and the safety cover operated in the same direction, so it was possible to lift the cover and flip the switch all in one action. ...
16th Jul 2023, 01:14
Replies: 193
Views: 93,994
Posted By BuzzBox

Noise, for a start. The cockpits of modern types...

Noise, for a start. The cockpits of modern types such as the A350 are much quieter than a 737, and much less fatiguing on long sectors.
12th Jul 2023, 04:43
Replies: 122
Views: 45,524
Posted By BuzzBox

How about Galah?

How about Galah?
11th Jul 2023, 22:53
Replies: 66
Views: 29,406
Posted By BuzzBox

Aren't the mods the same as those already...

Aren't the mods the same as those already certified for the -900ULR operated by SQ?
21st May 2023, 00:12
Replies: 47
Views: 23,658
Posted By BuzzBox

It’s been seriously degraded for years. As I...

It’s been seriously degraded for years. As I recall, there was talk of building a new airport to the north of the townsite about 10-15 years ago, but that was dropped in favour of a new runway and...
29th Mar 2023, 01:57
Replies: 13
Views: 3,828
Posted By BuzzBox

According to The West Australian: ...

According to The West Australian:



METARs for the relevant period:


TAFs for the relevant period:
26th Mar 2023, 09:56
Replies: 517
Views: 116,058
Posted By BuzzBox

The author’s name is JAMES Nixon, not Richard....

The author’s name is JAMES Nixon, not Richard. Richard was that other guy, who lied about Watergate, LOL. :}
16th Mar 2023, 08:19
Replies: 517
Views: 116,058
Posted By BuzzBox

Oh christ, here we go again. Spare...

Oh christ, here we go again. Spare us..............:ugh:
3rd Mar 2023, 04:09
Replies: 144
Views: 40,448
Posted By BuzzBox

And where was that so-called "backbone" when...

And where was that so-called "backbone" when mainline pilots signed new agreements to fly their shiny new jets, hmmm?
Did they have a choice?
Did someone make them sign the dotted line?
Did...
26th Feb 2023, 00:05
Replies: 144
Views: 40,448
Posted By BuzzBox

Charming. Does it ever occur to some of you...

Charming. Does it ever occur to some of you skygod wankers that quite a few people lost their livelihoods during the pandemic, and if those people want to live in a particular part of the world,...
9th Feb 2023, 11:11
Replies: 27
Views: 8,116
Posted By BuzzBox

Well said. I'd also point out that this is not...

Well said. I'd also point out that this is not just a problem at QF, but across the entire airline industry.
7th Feb 2023, 07:55
Replies: 245
Views: 133,622
Posted By BuzzBox

There were several "Bushfire Watch and Act"...

There were several "Bushfire Watch and Act" alerts in force for the area which stated: "There is a possible threat to lives and homes as a fire is in the area and conditions are changing." Some of...
7th Feb 2023, 05:00
Replies: 245
Views: 133,622
Posted By BuzzBox

How about fighting a large out of control...

How about fighting a large out of control bushfire where lives and property were deemed to be at risk by the DFES? Is that not a good enough reason to bring out the big toys?
24th Jan 2023, 06:35
Replies: 32
Views: 6,359
Posted By BuzzBox

In today's West Australian: Jandakot plane...

In today's West Australian:

Jandakot plane crash: Pilot walks away after aircraft hits ground on landing...
22nd Jan 2023, 22:22
Replies: 517
Views: 116,058
Posted By BuzzBox

The following diagram is from the MAS B777 FCOM. ...

The following diagram is from the MAS B777 FCOM. Kindly indicate the "ALT SOURCE" switch.

...
15th Jan 2023, 04:06
Replies: 517
Views: 116,058
Posted By BuzzBox

I agree that using soap and water to detect an...

I agree that using soap and water to detect an oxygen leak is potentially dangerous. That said, what evidence do you have that Malaysia Airlines engineers adopted the practice, or that it was used...
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