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16th Jan 2007, 12:48
Replies: 1,067
Views: 210,758
Posted By d246

I, like so many others I know, will only fly BA...

I, like so many others I know, will only fly BA if nothing else is available. The arrogance of so many of the cabin crew and the third rate 'service' is just not acceptable. Try the far eastern...
25th Oct 2006, 17:41
Replies: 155
Views: 53,402
Posted By d246

Bush Flying has got nothing to do with this...

Bush Flying has got nothing to do with this scenario 'clunckdriver' and 'CarltonBrowne the FO' the vast majority of airline pilots these days will complete a whole career with no significant aircraft...
25th Oct 2006, 12:53
Replies: 155
Views: 53,402
Posted By d246

Yes SIC, absolutely right about the relative...

Yes SIC, absolutely right about the relative difficulty in flying nowadays. Anyone, who can walk and talk at the same time, can raise the money and pass a few simple exams can do it. All this...
17th Oct 2006, 17:51
Replies: 387
Views: 143,409
Posted By d246

Why a warning horn if you are in manual? It's a...

Why a warning horn if you are in manual? It's a configuration that the crew can employ if they wish. As for 10000 hrs experience, it doesn't mean a thing, only that they have not been challenged in...
17th Oct 2006, 11:29
Replies: 387
Views: 143,409
Posted By d246

You can argue the semantics of switch positions...

You can argue the semantics of switch positions and safety cultures till the cows come home. It is the crews responsibility to ensure that the aircrfat is in an airworthy condition and that means...
7th Sep 2006, 17:02
Replies: 55
Views: 12,743
Posted By d246

Just look at what trained nurses get mate. They...

Just look at what trained nurses get mate. They are worth much more than glorified HGV (airborne) drivers.
11th Jul 2006, 05:53
Replies: 8,153
Views: 1,321,423
Posted By d246

Ah the cause at last, we have seen the light....

Ah the cause at last, we have seen the light. Nothing to do with mechanical failure, conspiracy or even bad luck. It's not having breakfast together!
7th Jul 2006, 17:11
Replies: 8,153
Views: 1,321,423
Posted By d246

Well Kennyr, if I was one of the pax relatives I...

Well Kennyr, if I was one of the pax relatives I would be pretty hacked of with this continual searching for excuses for a couple of grossly incompetent pilots. I don't care what the HOL or the local...
6th Jul 2006, 20:14
Replies: 8,153
Views: 1,321,423
Posted By d246

Your all getting deeper and deeper into trivia...

Your all getting deeper and deeper into trivia and esoterics. They flew into a rock at high speed in fog, a wonderful example of gross negligence. End of story.
6th Jul 2006, 06:06
Replies: 8,153
Views: 1,321,423
Posted By d246

Looks as if this nonsence is going to go round...

Looks as if this nonsence is going to go round and round for another twelve years. They flew into a lump of granite, end of story. Get a life boys.
30th May 2006, 05:01
Replies: 64
Views: 22,666
Posted By d246

If there were rational discussion rather than...

If there were rational discussion rather than hurled insults then some of you may be taken seriously. Referring to 'management' as some sort of natural evil is akin to children blaming their teachers...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th May 2006, 06:35
Replies: 59
Views: 57,324
Posted By d246

The film shows nothing of the sort, 'mate', all...

The film shows nothing of the sort, 'mate', all control was effectively lost after impact.
Forum: Rotorheads
12th May 2006, 13:24
Replies: 59
Views: 57,324
Posted By d246

The cone angle can only be explained by high...

The cone angle can only be explained by high pitch and v low rotor rpm, a single or possibly dual engine failure. The torque goes of the clock if you try taking of overweight, the blades don't behave...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th May 2006, 09:30
Replies: 59
Views: 57,324
Posted By d246

What's all this nonsense about trying to get...

What's all this nonsense about trying to get airborne on a single engine or taxi. The thing crash landed due engine failure end of story.
Forum: Rotorheads
12th May 2006, 07:14
Replies: 59
Views: 57,324
Posted By d246

It looks like engine failure. Look at the coneing...

It looks like engine failure. Look at the coneing angle of the blades, lots of pitch low rpm.
20th Apr 2006, 16:34
Replies: 4
Views: 5,935
Posted By d246

Apparantly a normal landing, carried out by a...

Apparantly a normal landing, carried out by a competent pilot who may have been an overweight f/o but investigations have been anable to establish this. Obviously a matter of great concern. Why don't...
5th Apr 2006, 14:28
Replies: 379
Views: 67,144
Posted By d246

For Gawds sake put an end to this nonsence.

For Gawds sake put an end to this nonsence.
1st Apr 2006, 15:48
Replies: 208
Views: 113,974
Posted By d246

Of course one makes mistakes Bitmorerightrudder,...

Of course one makes mistakes Bitmorerightrudder, some might be disastrous most not. However, as professional aircrew we understand that the buck stops at the left hand seat. We understand that...
1st Apr 2006, 12:43
Replies: 208
Views: 113,974
Posted By d246

Isn't it always the case on these forums that no...

Isn't it always the case on these forums that no matter what criminal, incompetent, stupid or crass action some pilot may be responsible for there is always a vocal mob defending them. What part do...
1st Apr 2006, 10:40
Replies: 208
Views: 113,974
Posted By d246

Unfortunately there is a lot of truth in what...

Unfortunately there is a lot of truth in what Ruthless says. Forget all the nonsence about rostering and work patterns etc, etc, ultimately how would you like to have been sitting down the back if...
28th Mar 2006, 05:56
Replies: 8,153
Views: 1,321,423
Posted By d246

It would seem that the men in white coats haven't...

It would seem that the men in white coats haven't got them all locked up.
18th Mar 2006, 06:44
Replies: 387
Views: 143,409
Posted By d246

So we have a perfectly servicable aircraft...

So we have a perfectly servicable aircraft airborne with the outflow valve open. Happens all the time. Warning horn sounds to alert the crew. Two options for this horn, 1 take off config, well they...
16th Mar 2006, 18:01
Replies: 8,153
Views: 1,321,423
Posted By d246

The evidence at the crash site indicated a high...

The evidence at the crash site indicated a high speed impact. In any case thier speed was such that they were unable to avoid crashing. Pulse 1, what questions? The facts speak for themselves, as...
12th Mar 2006, 05:33
Replies: 8,153
Views: 1,321,423
Posted By d246

So the aircraft 'flung itself' into this cloud...

So the aircraft 'flung itself' into this cloud covered rock. Makes one wonder why put pilots in it.
11th Mar 2006, 21:33
Replies: 8,153
Views: 1,321,423
Posted By d246

They were not 'forced' to fly an 'un roadworthy'...

They were not 'forced' to fly an 'un roadworthy' vehicle. The chances of the aircraft suffering some strange malfunction, that cannot be determined in any investigation, at the critical moment when...
11th Mar 2006, 14:41
Replies: 8,153
Views: 1,321,423
Posted By d246

As Sir John Day pointed out, there was no...

As Sir John Day pointed out, there was no evidence from the behaviour of the crew of any distraction or malfunction approaching the way point. Has pointed out already here, if you put yourself in a...
9th Mar 2006, 10:23
Replies: 8,153
Views: 1,321,423
Posted By d246

d246, please post your engineering and AAIB...

d246, please post your engineering and AAIB report

I don't think you will find any evidence of any mechanical failures in the above reports. To many obviously, blatant acts of negligence and or...
8th Mar 2006, 13:57
Replies: 8,153
Views: 1,321,423
Posted By d246

But these guys were flying at 135kts in mist /...

But these guys were flying at 135kts in mist / cloud in the vicinity of and towards a mountain. Why? Anyone with experience of SH Heli ops will tell you that you don't get into that situation. They...
28th Feb 2006, 18:27
Replies: 1,379
Views: 286,669
Posted By d246

My o my and you call yourselves professionals.

My o my and you call yourselves professionals.
28th Feb 2006, 18:22
Replies: 15
Views: 7,206
Posted By d246

The report also criticises the crew of the Boeing...

The report also criticises the crew of the Boeing for acting too slowly in evaluating the 332 passengers. After being warned by fire chiefs that flames were coming from the wheel, and that an...
6th Feb 2006, 07:16
Replies: 29
Views: 7,054
Posted By d246

But we don't know any details of this agreement....

But we don't know any details of this agreement. Unions will always declare 'victory', in practice it is rarely the case.
31st Jan 2006, 13:25
Replies: 424
Views: 134,840
Posted By d246

Give it a rest boys, all this esoteric nonsense...

Give it a rest boys, all this esoteric nonsense is all very well but, as those of us who operate commercial jets will tell you, putting one down on a runway of that length in those conditions is...
Forum: ATC Issues
3rd Jan 2006, 13:23
Replies: 5
Views: 1,148
Posted By d246

Re: Clearances 2

055166k Many thanks.
Forum: ATC Issues
3rd Jan 2006, 07:51
Replies: 5
Views: 1,148
Posted By d246

Clearances 2

'There seems to be some confusion over the continued validity of a restriction when passed to another controler who doesn't confirm or repeat that restriction. As I understand it the limit must be re...
Forum: ATC Issues
2nd Jan 2006, 19:12
Replies: 1
Views: 1,034
Posted By d246

Clearances

There seems to be some confusion over the continued validity of a restriction when passed to another controler who doesn't confirm or repeat that restriction. As I understand it the limit must be re...
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