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Forum: Freight Dogs
13th Mar 2014, 15:23
Replies: 68
Views: 30,602
Posted By FirstStep

You ARE a Very dangerous fellow.

It appears security got it right with you.
Lip balm…..very suspicious. What kind of Captain uses Lip Balm?.
You probably had ALL kinds of contraband. Over 3oz liquid deodorant. Sure it's solid, you...
Forum: Freight Dogs
14th Jan 2014, 00:44
Replies: 33
Views: 9,190
Posted By FirstStep

snickering…..

aviatorhi..

You seem to have a bone to pick, or rather made quite an effort to "put down" other pilots, or their view points.
I don't believe anyone else in this forum believes that landing at...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
3rd May 2013, 15:12
Replies: 752
Views: 608,496
Posted By FirstStep

and More questions..

Just a thought I'm throwing out.

During "normal" flight, the combination Horizontal Stabilizer and Elevator create downward lift. I previously assumed there was a load shift, of a significant...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
1st May 2013, 17:55
Replies: 752
Views: 608,496
Posted By FirstStep

Stand corrected

Mariner,

Your numbers right on. Flt time is little over 2 hours ( not the 7 hours I posted ) the fuel and payload guestimate seems nuts on. Thanks.
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
1st May 2013, 13:49
Replies: 752
Views: 608,496
Posted By FirstStep

V2+10( to +20)

There seems to be a few posters here who have an issue with the "radical" departure.....which is far from the case. Those who [actually] fly here, please forgive me...
The recommended departure to...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
30th Apr 2013, 15:41
Replies: 752
Views: 608,496
Posted By FirstStep

Agaricus...

I think the "poster" in question did a great job in bringing us an "eyewitness" account of what (he/she) saw.
I think we can all agree that it wasn't a perfect example of analytical observation,...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
30th Apr 2013, 01:13
Replies: 752
Views: 608,496
Posted By FirstStep

Incorrect stab trim?.

I operate 744, as well as out of Bagram. We ( not National btw ) use a Close-in Noise Abatement procedure. V2 ( to V2+10 ) until 3000' AGL. The pitch may be around 15-17 degrees ( as I recall ). We...
Forum: Rumours & News
23rd Oct 2011, 18:05
Replies: 24
Views: 11,694
Posted By FirstStep

Satellite Avoidance

Two (2) miles offset right of track should be sufficient. If you still get hit, you can't say it was for lack of trying.
Forum: Rumours & News
22nd Sep 2011, 05:27
Replies: 160
Views: 67,512
Posted By FirstStep

Decisions...

I apologise if my previous post left the impression that I felt the EK crew did somethong "wrong".
I consider these forums to be great for "news" ( always taken with a grain of salt or two ), as...
Forum: Rumours & News
10th Sep 2011, 01:48
Replies: 160
Views: 67,512
Posted By FirstStep

Witness amazing powers of deduction...

First, not a T7, just a B744. A lot of similarities though..

It is easy to "second guess" or Armchair Quarterback the decisions of others. Comfy in the confines of our snug room, out of the...
Forum: Rumours & News
2nd Aug 2011, 17:59
Replies: 207
Views: 83,692
Posted By FirstStep

Why are we guessing?

Lomapaseo, "Why are we guessing?".

Well, were bored and have nothing better to do.

OK, that's not entirely correct. Some people like to "stir the pot", aka Boeing vs Airbus, ect.
...
Forum: Rumours & News
30th Jul 2011, 23:28
Replies: 207
Views: 83,692
Posted By FirstStep

Short runway, gets shorter when wet.

Operated in/out of Georgetown for 6+ years in the B-707. As previously mentioned, the ILS was "intermittant", often going OTS in bad weather. Had the runway lights stolen ( copper $$ ) twice. So,...
Forum: Freight Dogs
30th Jul 2011, 02:05
Replies: 66
Views: 22,981
Posted By FirstStep

Kashner humiliating us?

So, You have some inside scoop on Kashner's decision?. Wow, I'm impressed. Let's hear it.
I know he's taking his time on a decision. We are all frusterated with that. However, I doubt our Union...
Forum: Freight Dogs
28th Jul 2011, 17:32
Replies: 5
Views: 3,527
Posted By FirstStep

Asiana flight OZ991

Departed Incheon, for Pudong. Diverted to Jeju, crashed into the sea 76 Miles SW of Jeju. The two pilots missing.

INSIDE Korea JoongAng Daily...
Forum: Freight Dogs
10th Jul 2011, 06:22
Replies: 66
Views: 22,981
Posted By FirstStep

If you ain't helping......

If you don't have a "Dog" in the fight anymore, then maybe you should be posting on Forums that you do ( have a Dog in ). There are those in the "here and now", that won't benefit from having the...
Forum: Freight Dogs
12th Jun 2011, 23:55
Replies: 9
Views: 2,783
Posted By FirstStep

My perspective...

You may find past posts by many of us here describing the "life".
Probably not much different that any other place. Although.....
Schedule changes ALL the time, hours lost, then gained, then lost...
Forum: Tech Log
12th Jun 2011, 07:50
Replies: 4
Views: 2,800
Posted By FirstStep

Anecdotial Evidence at best...

Forgive me for NOT taking this "report" too seriously.

....
Pilots and engineers have identified 75 incidents which may be linked to signal interference from passengers....OK. I have had...
Forum: Freight Dogs
15th Apr 2011, 21:00
Replies: 7
Views: 1,667
Posted By FirstStep

Moving Forward

I find it difficult to understand how some people can put so much energy living in the past ( who did what to who.. ), that they can be capable of seeing what lies ahead. "People are about as happy...
Forum: Freight Dogs
3rd Nov 2010, 08:14
Replies: 25
Views: 4,842
Posted By FirstStep

Serious times....

I can't help but to think that there are some "misguided souls" out there, who for reasons all too apparent might be interested in the "upper deck seating" configuration of cargo airlines( possible...
Forum: Freight Dogs
14th Oct 2010, 21:21
Replies: 167
Views: 158,586
Posted By FirstStep

3point.... If by that comment you are...

3point....

If by that comment you are inferring that working for Atlas you have to give a "pound of your flesh", work on the back side of the clock until you REALLY don't know what day it is, eat...
Forum: Freight Dogs
7th Oct 2010, 04:18
Replies: 43
Views: 7,462
Posted By FirstStep

Chill.

No need to worry mate, I understand FedEx does a lot of palletised cargo as well. Great operation and apparently leading the field in trying to find answers to this problem. I was just making a...
Forum: Freight Dogs
4th Oct 2010, 00:07
Replies: 43
Views: 7,462
Posted By FirstStep

FedEx Pallet blanket.

SNS3Guppy--- although you are informative, educated and experienced in both flying and fighting fires, I believe "ClassC" has a few valid points.
The industry needs to change, upgrade, spend money,...
Forum: Rumours & News
1st Sep 2010, 23:52
Replies: 111
Views: 55,848
Posted By FirstStep

NOT just an engine failure..

Something to think about,
Assuming the engine is shut down and no fire exists, all may not be well. I have witnessed the damage the the "other parts" that an uncontained engine failure can cause....
Forum: Freight Dogs
19th Aug 2010, 06:10
Replies: 55
Views: 8,975
Posted By FirstStep

I can't help but feel that this "Rumor" began,...

I can't help but feel that this "Rumor" began, and has since been fueled, by "fear". Fear of the unknown. Fear of what may happen. These ARE trying times, as we have to trust our elected officials to...
Forum: Freight Dogs
28th May 2010, 17:04
Replies: 48
Views: 10,346
Posted By FirstStep

Lost in translation...

dumbdumb

What is your point?. Other than using this forum to rant ( you would not be alone, true ) you seem to have lost ME in what your point is?. Are you pissed off that as a pilot ( assuming...
Forum: Freight Dogs
17th May 2010, 02:54
Replies: 48
Views: 10,346
Posted By FirstStep

keep it in perspective..

The Atlas upgrade progran for PFE's has been a godsend for many, including myself. The increased job opportunities ( PFE's versus Type Rated 747 Pilots ) and front seat view has changed my life. The...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
1st Apr 2010, 09:31
Replies: 69
Views: 17,421
Posted By FirstStep

fatih....keep the posts comming

Last I heard, this forum was for "rumor and news", and, well, I think this was news. Now, there are those that get a might testy especially if it's news they might not want to hear ( ie, an Aurbus...
Forum: Freight Dogs
29th Mar 2010, 23:17
Replies: 11
Views: 4,026
Posted By FirstStep

Where are they going?

OK, sad day for JAL (freighter) pilots. :( Now, where are the toys going?. Obviously, 744's in good shape ( I imagine JAL runs a tight ship ), are going to go somewhere. So, other than guessing ( I...
Forum: Rumours & News
29th Mar 2010, 23:08
Replies: 59
Views: 26,576
Posted By FirstStep

Something to think about...

I don't know what went through the minds of the Flightcrew. Being a Boeing pilot, I'm going out on a limb here assuming the GPWS system has similar callouts. I think that mabye the crew, knowing that...
Forum: Rumours & News
24th Jan 2010, 05:50
Replies: 2,015
Views: 1,060,353
Posted By FirstStep

CONF iture's quote; Not too much info on the...

CONF iture's quote;
Not too much info on the ECAM they got, if they had any … but it probably felt like an obvious deficit of thrust, which made the PF call for the LOSS OF THRUST ON BOTH ENG...
Forum: Freight Dogs
28th Nov 2009, 04:39
Replies: 7
Views: 2,511
Posted By FirstStep

No news but...

If and when Atlas DOES recall, I'll bet a doughnut that there will be NO heads up, to anyone. I'd bet the training department won't be given any notice or consulted either. Although I would be in...
Forum: Rumours & News
27th Sep 2009, 23:10
Replies: 23
Views: 11,168
Posted By FirstStep

Damm good english too...

Having flown over Iran many times, I too found them very well spoken and always with good comms. Although being cleared to a point not normally cleared too often calls for clarification worldwide,...
Forum: Freight Dogs
8th Sep 2009, 10:04
Replies: 123
Views: 26,672
Posted By FirstStep

Solidarity

To ALL the Amerijet Pilots, salutations of "Solidarity". I will NEVER fly struck freight knowingly, nor cross a Picketline.

to jetgo166,

I am not one of your "boys", and if your tired of our...
Forum: Freight Dogs
6th Sep 2009, 03:09
Replies: 123
Views: 26,672
Posted By FirstStep

Only an opinion....

Fr8Dog,

Can you see the parallels with passenger ops???. If airline "X" went on strike, and passengers then went with airline "Y", ( who saw increased load and profits) would you call them...
Forum: Freight Dogs
14th Aug 2009, 03:13
Replies: 356
Views: 59,715
Posted By FirstStep

Dying profession, YES. Excess pay??, go ahead...

Dying profession, YES. Excess pay??, go ahead and walk in their shoes. As an Engineer upgrade myself, I was fortunate enough to be in a position to acquire my ratings, at considerable expense. ...
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