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Forum: Tech Log
7th Jan 2007, 00:34
Replies: 33
Views: 8,874
Posted By AlexB

Surely this should be the responsibility of the...

Surely this should be the responsibility of the airline, not down to individual pilots? i.e if one airline has an SOP of leaving flaps at 40 degs to indicate a requirement for armed response units,...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
23rd Dec 2006, 22:45
Replies: 48
Views: 8,365
Posted By AlexB

:rolleyes: Did you actuallly bother to read the...

:rolleyes: Did you actuallly bother to read the original post, they were stuck on their way back so simply would have had to sit through a drive to Gatwick.
Seems even PPRUNE readers are taken in...
Forum: Tech Log
24th Mar 2006, 19:11
Replies: 6
Views: 2,335
Posted By AlexB

Does this remind anyone else of those cheesy...

Does this remind anyone else of those cheesy "views of the future" you see from the 50's, of rocketmen and jetcars by the year 2000?

Innovation is good, but its better to concentrate on realistic...
Forum: Questions
17th Feb 2006, 21:05
Replies: 12
Views: 1,446
Posted By AlexB

yup the 3B used a single Rolls-Royce RB.162-86...

yup the 3B used a single Rolls-Royce RB.162-86 engine for take off boost, it had just less than half or each of the main 3 engine's power ( 5,250lbs) .
visible here:...
Forum: Questions
17th Feb 2006, 20:25
Replies: 12
Views: 1,446
Posted By AlexB

I believe its like a car's exhaust, any...

I believe its like a car's exhaust, any "propulsion" coming from the APU is just exhaust, the inlet of air is important to gain the power from the movement of the turbine.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
30th Dec 2005, 18:58
Replies: 2
Views: 561
Posted By AlexB

Anyone who's flown with/for Airtrain...

Hi all, my parents just booked a seat with Airtran for next year, between Washington Dulles and MCO, Im going with them for a family holiday. Now Ive heard all the horror stories of Valujet, how...
Forum: Safety, CRM, QA & Emergency Response Planning
29th Dec 2005, 17:48
Replies: 39
Views: 15,689
Posted By AlexB

he must be mentally insane, lets say worse case...

he must be mentally insane, lets say worse case scenario, a rocket enters intake of a turboprop, aircraft loses power, hits his house. :rolleyes:
Forum: Terms and Endearment
29th Dec 2005, 17:34
Replies: 4
Views: 1,239
Posted By AlexB

I dont know if you can use this but there are...

I dont know if you can use this but there are currently 3 universities doing an 'aviation management' degree which includes a pilot ground training course. They are at Loughborough, London City and...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
29th Dec 2005, 17:20
Replies: 25
Views: 3,859
Posted By AlexB

Nooooooo! its just not as fun is it? :( I...

Nooooooo! its just not as fun is it? :(

I remember ~'96 when my cousin was killed in a motorbike accident in portugal, on the flight back home the captain invited me to sit in the jumpseat for...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
28th Dec 2005, 21:59
Replies: 25
Views: 3,859
Posted By AlexB

Hmmm around 10 years ago they gave out 'travel...

Hmmm around 10 years ago they gave out 'travel logs', which you gave to the captain to sign and date, collect enough and you got a prize iirc.
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
13th Dec 2005, 21:09
Replies: 22
Views: 11,969
Posted By AlexB

its captain birdseye! oh...wait :p

its captain birdseye! oh...wait :p
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
13th Dec 2005, 20:39
Replies: 22
Views: 11,969
Posted By AlexB

Just on one last word Id like to say thanks for...

Just on one last word Id like to say thanks for the apology and no worries PLM, its only a forum.

Im glad my question might have helped others, and thanks for the warm response, ill keep on asking...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
12th Dec 2005, 19:49
Replies: 22
Views: 11,969
Posted By AlexB

Thanks WC Fowler :ok: , pondlifeman will be...

Thanks WC Fowler :ok: , pondlifeman will be pleased to know I found a maintenance manual now, so no more 'simple' questions :8



P.S- any word on what those large cigar shaped objects with wings...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
10th Dec 2005, 18:59
Replies: 22
Views: 11,969
Posted By AlexB

'PondLifeMan', In response to 'is this thread a...

'PondLifeMan', In response to 'is this thread a wind up?'I did say- I apologise in advance if this is achingly obvious.

Or is this not the correct forum for non professionals to ask...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
6th Dec 2005, 19:44
Replies: 22
Views: 11,969
Posted By AlexB

Much appreciated. Hobie- due to the...

Much appreciated.


Hobie- due to the location of the liquid discharge from the challenger, it could possibly be from the onboard lavatory :confused:
Forum: Rumours & News
5th Dec 2005, 19:41
Replies: 12
Views: 5,363
Posted By AlexB

Woddya expect. Min wage =min care. Not so...

Woddya expect. Min wage =min care.

Not so true! I flew BA502 last thursday at LHR, 12.00, the aircraft was struck by a handling vehicle (the airstairs apparently), departure time was around 14.00,...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
5th Dec 2005, 19:22
Replies: 22
Views: 11,969
Posted By AlexB

Thanks very much Shuttlebus, I presumed it was...

Thanks very much Shuttlebus, I presumed it was something to do with ventilation.

I presume it is only the case on Airbuses as I have never seen it on the old 757's I used to use on the route ...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
5th Dec 2005, 18:54
Replies: 22
Views: 11,969
Posted By AlexB

What is the small hole under A320 rear door?

Hi all, I flew from LIS to LHR yesterday (BA 501) and I noticed for the first time a small, open 'hatch/door' just underneath the very last rear door on A320's and 19's, I saw 6 aircraft taxiing to...
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