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Forum: Rumours & News
16th Jul 2013, 20:18
Replies: 2,403
Views: 2,196,636
Posted By nigegilb

Couple of points about the visual into SFO. ...

Couple of points about the visual into SFO. Generally speaking 28L is fairly straightforward and often given to heavies. 28R can be much more challenging because airspace restrictions and noise...
Forum: Rumours & News
14th Jul 2013, 18:48
Replies: 2,403
Views: 2,196,636
Posted By nigegilb

The sooner the public base their decision making...

The sooner the public base their decision making on safety rather than cost the better. If there really is a systemic problem concerning the training and experience of airline pilots within the...
Forum: Rumours & News
12th Jul 2013, 07:16
Replies: 2,403
Views: 2,196,636
Posted By nigegilb

Cavok69 7-4-1. VISUAL APPROACH A visual...

Cavok69

7-4-1. VISUAL APPROACH

A visual approach is an ATC authorization for an aircraft on an IFR flight plan to proceed visually to the airport of intended landing; it is not an instrument...
Forum: Rumours & News
11th Jul 2013, 21:04
Replies: 2,403
Views: 2,196,636
Posted By nigegilb

Heavy Heavy, Amen to that. Deep down we all know...

Heavy Heavy, Amen to that. Deep down we all know this should never have happened, but those of us who have operated into SFO where parallel approaches are REQUIRED in order to get maximum use of...
Forum: Rumours & News
11th Jul 2013, 15:51
Replies: 2,403
Views: 2,196,636
Posted By nigegilb

Perhaps a bit too much focus on ILS. Please...

Perhaps a bit too much focus on ILS. Please don't forget the PAPIs. Thanks to the PAPIs, this aircraft made it to the runway. It certainly appears as though one of the crew spotted the red lights...
Forum: Rumours & News
10th Jul 2013, 21:31
Replies: 2,403
Views: 2,196,636
Posted By nigegilb

My last landing into SFO in June involved a right...

My last landing into SFO in June involved a right turn on to south for 28R pointing directly at another aircraft being positioned for 28L. We were kept at 6000' for noise abatement reasons on the...
Forum: Rumours & News
8th Jul 2013, 23:25
Replies: 2,403
Views: 2,196,636
Posted By nigegilb

Definition Operational; Fit for proper...

Definition Operational;

Fit for proper functioning; ready for use
Forum: Rumours & News
8th Jul 2013, 21:58
Replies: 2,403
Views: 2,196,636
Posted By nigegilb

Since June it has been something of a lottery as...

Since June it has been something of a lottery as to whether or not PAPIs are available to 28L/28R. Be very interested if anyone has a copy of the SFO Notam for July 6 prior to the accident. I can't...
Forum: Rumours & News
7th Jul 2013, 14:34
Replies: 2,403
Views: 2,196,636
Posted By nigegilb

Yeah, blame the crew entirely, and crack on as...

Yeah, blame the crew entirely, and crack on as though it never happened. That is an impressive approach to safety management.

If you don't mind, I'd prefer to learn the lessons and try and...
Forum: Rumours & News
7th Jul 2013, 14:01
Replies: 2,403
Views: 2,196,636
Posted By nigegilb

Try and look at it another way. I don't think...

Try and look at it another way. I don't think anyone is arguing against the fact that airline pilots should be able to cope with a visual approach with no g/s info. However, would it be safer to...
Forum: Rumours & News
7th Jul 2013, 12:26
Replies: 2,403
Views: 2,196,636
Posted By nigegilb

Elcan made this comment; "Some bright spark...

Elcan made this comment;

"Some bright spark pointed out that there's been hundreds of succesful approaches since these works have been underway with no mishaps but this is nothing more than the...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
17th Mar 2011, 20:56
Replies: 17
Views: 4,783
Posted By nigegilb

It is far too early to assess the impact on any...

It is far too early to assess the impact on any airline, never mind RYR on the uptick in employment prospects for the pilot industry. From several sources, it has been confirmed that hundreds of...
Forum: Rumours & News
20th Nov 2010, 13:33
Replies: 91
Views: 25,490
Posted By nigegilb

Oh give us all a break. She was cabin crew,...

Oh give us all a break. She was cabin crew, recovering from breast cancer and she was understandably concerned about exposing her body to unnecessary radiation. Hey pal, there is a job for you in...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
14th Nov 2010, 09:48
Replies: 124
Views: 38,392
Posted By nigegilb

Latest I heard the other day is that there is a...

Latest I heard the other day is that there is a 15-30% uplift on the table in Mid East, across the board, just a reluctance to be the first to offer it.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
6th Nov 2010, 10:03
Replies: 124
Views: 38,392
Posted By nigegilb

I find the use of the term "rich kids" similarly...

I find the use of the term "rich kids" similarly insulting. UK Government now defines "the rich" as those with taxable earnings above 37,401. Hardly rich by anyone's standards, but rich enough to...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
5th Nov 2010, 08:34
Replies: 124
Views: 38,392
Posted By nigegilb

BALPA carries quite a bit of weight in the media,...

BALPA carries quite a bit of weight in the media, so it is significant in that "there must be a looming shortfall" if BALPA say so. I think a global shortfall might well be in the offing given...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
30th Oct 2010, 19:44
Replies: 2
Views: 2,739
Posted By nigegilb

Don't Fly With Ryanair

Norwegian Dagbladet, socking it to 'em

Google Translate...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Oct 2010, 16:43
Replies: 167
Views: 34,709
Posted By nigegilb

DS, did I not explain clearly enough? I...

DS, did I not explain clearly enough? I circumvented the entire CoC by opening up a channel of communication with SoS Defence. LtCdr Ward got something off his chest but the decision to scrap...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Oct 2010, 14:55
Replies: 167
Views: 34,709
Posted By nigegilb

BBF, just want to pull you up on a point you made...

BBF, just want to pull you up on a point you made about Cameron being less interventionist, hence the need to re-jig (but still keep the Carriers..).

Frankly. I don't believe a word of it. True...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Oct 2010, 12:22
Replies: 167
Views: 34,709
Posted By nigegilb

Would you rather he was just as obsequious and...

Would you rather he was just as obsequious and ineffective as HIS own very senior officers? Who are, of course, awfully good at cynical manipulation (RE Tornado in this case). I wonder if they were...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Oct 2010, 10:43
Replies: 167
Views: 34,709
Posted By nigegilb

Well, BBF, I immediately think of Op Barras when...

Well, BBF, I immediately think of Op Barras when you describe the futility of our desire to project power round the world. An incredible rescue of Royal Irish Rangers who were reportedly raped and...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Oct 2010, 09:13
Replies: 167
Views: 34,709
Posted By nigegilb

It is very tiresome watching you lot pulling...

It is very tiresome watching you lot pulling lumps out of one pilot who had the balls to confront the PM over some woeful decision making concerning cuts to the armed forces. Are you doubting that...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Oct 2010, 11:33
Replies: 167
Views: 34,709
Posted By nigegilb

I totally understand the sentiment expressed by...

I totally understand the sentiment expressed by Lt Cdr Ward, let's face it, ultimately these cuts affect individuals and in the heat of the moment you can't really blame him for speaking in the first...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Oct 2010, 15:03
Replies: 149
Views: 37,201
Posted By nigegilb

Well, there is a hell of a difference between...

Well, there is a hell of a difference between shouting from the rooftops about the need for foam and leaving the request and requirement unopened in an in-tray. Not withstanding the difficulties of...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Oct 2010, 10:39
Replies: 149
Views: 37,201
Posted By nigegilb

Stopstart, I can assure you this is not a...

Stopstart,

I can assure you this is not a personal vendetta. I have already made my views very clear on where the majority of the blame lies, I was merely pointing out the recklessness of the...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Oct 2010, 13:31
Replies: 149
Views: 37,201
Posted By nigegilb

I am curious at your very public defending Equiv,...

I am curious at your very public defending Equiv, especially as you firmly believe that the crew of XV179 should never have been operating day low level on that fateful day. Which brings me back to...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Oct 2010, 15:41
Replies: 149
Views: 37,201
Posted By nigegilb

Talon, relax, people have always sniped at the...

Talon, relax, people have always sniped at the flight, but for many years 47sqn was the most decorated sqn (current ops) in the RAF. The critics will never know what it was like and sadly it has...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Oct 2010, 13:55
Replies: 149
Views: 37,201
Posted By nigegilb

I am sure he won't be the least concerned by this...

I am sure he won't be the least concerned by this thread, he has been given a job to see through the closure of Lyneham and then he will move on. I am still in contact with one of the family's...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Oct 2010, 19:17
Replies: 1,471
Views: 217,076
Posted By nigegilb

Hpt, the same flt cdr explained why crews were...

Hpt, the same flt cdr explained why crews were flying day low level in Afghanistan the explanation he gave at the inquest did not even acknowledge the risk to the fuel tanks. It was to do with the...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Oct 2010, 07:15
Replies: 1,471
Views: 217,076
Posted By nigegilb

Flip was responsible for the POR, but despite a...

Flip was responsible for the POR, but despite a concerted attempt to see what happened to the paper trail nothing was ever found. It was a big deal at the time,if you remember Defence Ministers were...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Oct 2010, 21:47
Replies: 1,471
Views: 217,076
Posted By nigegilb

HPT the request did not originate from the Sqn. ...

HPT the request did not originate from the Sqn. There was no trace of any paperwork ever having left Lyneham. Foam was mentioned in a post op report but amongst other things, the Stn Cdr had no...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Oct 2010, 20:51
Replies: 36
Views: 6,122
Posted By nigegilb

Ed Sett, this is something I am working on at the...

Ed Sett, this is something I am working on at the moment. As I understand it, Defence Sec has powers of discretion over compensation. In this case (culpable negligence) there is the possibility...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Oct 2010, 18:47
Replies: 1,471
Views: 217,076
Posted By nigegilb

WRT XV179. The risk to the fuel tanks was known...

WRT XV179. The risk to the fuel tanks was known at Group level but not passed down to Sqn level. If the Sqns had been informed in the correct manner tactics, in this case day low level, could have...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Oct 2010, 14:07
Replies: 1,471
Views: 217,076
Posted By nigegilb

What came across at the Inquest was that nobody...

What came across at the Inquest was that nobody took responsibility for fitness for purpose. Obviously there was an awful lot of back sliding going on and failure to recall, but having personally...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Oct 2010, 13:40
Replies: 1,471
Views: 217,076
Posted By nigegilb

I am more interested in the fact that Mark Hobbs,...

I am more interested in the fact that Mark Hobbs, IPTL at the Herc Inquest stated that fitness for purpose was not an an area of his concern. He was only interested in airworthiness and wiped his...
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