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Forum: Rumours & News
24th Jan 2019, 00:45
Replies: 25
Views: 20,880
Posted By timbob

Door issue aside, this flight could not have...

Door issue aside, this flight could not have continued to HKG because Goose Bay has no ETOPS-qualified B-777 mechanics to inspect and release the flight. Goose Bay fuel would not meet UAL's fuel...
Forum: Rumours & News
15th Apr 2018, 12:07
Replies: 63
Views: 24,308
Posted By timbob

I think that it is not insignificant that the...

I think that it is not insignificant that the United flight in question was operated by Republic Airlines, a subcontractor, and that all airline employees involved, including the dead-heading...
Forum: Rumours & News
3rd Aug 2016, 14:50
Replies: 7
Views: 6,312
Posted By timbob

Show of hands. How many have flown faster to meet...

Show of hands. How many have flown faster to meet arrival time to find, after landing, that the arrival gate was still occupied by a departing flight?
Forum: Rumours & News
14th Sep 2015, 19:50
Replies: 125
Views: 85,197
Posted By timbob

If this aircraft was equipped with required HF...

If this aircraft was equipped with required HF radios, then I can understand crew confusion. Our airline operated 757's that were equipped domestic, over-water (non-ETOPS), and ETOPS....you had to...
Forum: Questions
7th Jul 2013, 06:36
Replies: 34
Views: 7,748
Posted By timbob

I would venture that visual approaches are...

I would venture that visual approaches are generally taught, in conjunction with following any electronic glide slope or visual aids (PAPI/VASI) as this is a regulatory requirement for air carrier...
Forum: Rumours & News
7th Jul 2013, 00:17
Replies: 2,403
Views: 2,196,753
Posted By timbob

My recollection of the 777-200 is that it was a...

My recollection of the 777-200 is that it was a glider when light, this was exacerbated by relatively low maximum flap speeds. If you got behind on a slam dunk from ATC, the greatest risk to a...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
1st May 2013, 06:23
Replies: 752
Views: 607,551
Posted By timbob

According to company website it was bound for...

According to company website it was bound for Dubai
Forum: Rumours & News
14th May 2009, 17:34
Replies: 2,015
Views: 714,820
Posted By timbob

Cream of the Crop

Sad fact is that US regionals are notorious for promoting their own to pilot management and training positions. These thin-resume aviators then function, with the concurrence of airline...
Forum: Rumours & News
23rd Mar 2009, 20:48
Replies: 519
Views: 325,965
Posted By timbob

Re: The Turtle

I recall American Airlines pilots in Narita referring to the MD as the "SCUD". Due to mechanical issues, the feeling was, once airborne, one never new where it was going to land....does anyone know...
Forum: Rumours & News
18th Jan 2009, 17:48
Replies: 3,239
Views: 1,136,589
Posted By timbob

I agree with previous post that fuel...

I agree with previous post that fuel suppliers/producers should be a point of focus. This flight was from Bejing, very light passenger load, and obviously parked at high altitude for a considerable...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
18th Jan 2009, 00:23
Replies: 1
Views: 818
Posted By timbob

Try the Asia and Far East Forum...that's where...

Try the Asia and Far East Forum...that's where all of the India folks hang out. Try Propilotworld.com also, a lot of corporate guys there who do international. Call Emerson Electric flight dept....
Forum: Rumours & News
22nd Dec 2008, 13:10
Replies: 36
Views: 12,172
Posted By timbob

The High Ground

At play is the longterm competition between the management safety organization (Vice-President of Safety, XYZ Airlines) and the pilot union's traditional role as safety watchdog. At some airlines,...
Forum: Rumours & News
20th Nov 2008, 22:25
Replies: 88
Views: 27,869
Posted By timbob

Onboard Rest Facilities a Factor

I recall that the 747-400 cockpit bunk room was far superior to the reclaimed coat closet/lavatory on the 777..which was across from another operating lavatory...I often felt that I was attempting to...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
14th Nov 2008, 16:34
Replies: 45
Views: 5,496
Posted By timbob

In the words of the late Rodney...

In the words of the late Rodney Dangerfield..."Tough crowd, tough crowd.."
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
3rd Nov 2008, 18:15
Replies: 28
Views: 10,529
Posted By timbob

Cool Sim Profile 777 AI one year ago given at...

Sim Profile 777 AI one year ago given at Alteon/Boeing/Miami. Sim was 777-300 and administered by AI training Capt (Indian gentlman) who knew what he was doing, knew how to operate the sim, knew the...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
1st Nov 2008, 16:31
Replies: 48
Views: 11,868
Posted By timbob

True. The good old days never seem to be the...

True. The good old days never seem to be the good old days while (whilst?) one is living them.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
30th Oct 2008, 23:08
Replies: 48
Views: 11,868
Posted By timbob

Third Bag

Same drift towards 1,000 hours in the USA. Biggest change is amount of pilots who carry a third piece of luggage...suitcase and flight bag as always plus (past 10 years) a laptop/attache type bag,...
Forum: Rumours & News
30th Oct 2008, 17:33
Replies: 145
Views: 33,998
Posted By timbob

IGh...just curious what amount of rudder...

IGh...just curious what amount of rudder displacement occured with those pedal movements..I don't know the airbus, but that amount of pedal displacement at relatively low speed doesn't sound like a...
Forum: Rumours & News
21st Oct 2008, 17:04
Replies: 136
Views: 34,409
Posted By timbob

One of Two

Heathrow to San Francisco nonstop would have cockpit crew of three...Capt and two fully rated First Officers...not advocating or condoning anything, but that might have entered into the Capt's...
Forum: North America
27th Aug 2008, 17:49
Replies: 28
Views: 4,766
Posted By timbob

1978: Cockpit crew of Gulfstream look at passing...

1978: Cockpit crew of Gulfstream look at passing 747 and say "Some day......." 2008: Cockpit crew of 747 look at passing Gulfstream and say "Some day......"
Forum: Tech Log
12th Apr 2008, 23:11
Replies: 10
Views: 2,219
Posted By timbob

Mental Stability

Whattt???? There's another one??? I knew about Roll, Pitch and Yaw...back to the books!:uhoh:
Forum: Questions
28th Mar 2008, 21:21
Replies: 17
Views: 5,945
Posted By timbob

Lumpsumus Exaggeramus

The only thing more exaggerated than the size of one's dong (a Chinese musical instrument) is the size of some other guy's (or girl's) lump sum payout and what can be done with it. Take an American...
Forum: Rumours & News
8th Mar 2008, 22:25
Replies: 50
Views: 17,202
Posted By timbob

Angel When I Die

"When I die, I want to go just like me old man...peaceful and in 'is sleep....Unlike 'is passengers.......SCREAMING!!!":uhoh:
Forum: Middle East
5th Feb 2008, 02:11
Replies: 68
Views: 11,105
Posted By timbob

The Falcon

"One can never really move on from 'The Falcon'...one can only hope that one day it will be reproduced in colour". Humphrey Bogart, 1941...:sad:
Forum: Rumours & News
5th Feb 2008, 01:38
Replies: 35
Views: 14,269
Posted By timbob

Cool AA717: The opportunity to log quality NVG-time...

AA717: The opportunity to log quality NVG-time should never be missed. Timbob.
Forum: Rumours & News
4th Feb 2008, 23:47
Replies: 35
Views: 14,269
Posted By timbob

100bmep

What???? No 115/145 (purple), No 100/130 (green) just 100LL? Watch those plugs and keep CHT at 205. If you're 777. Air India is looking, but watch your six. :D
Forum: Terms and Endearment
4th Feb 2008, 18:55
Replies: 1
Views: 627
Posted By timbob

Hello MrS; Sorry, but my contract prohibits my...

Hello MrS; Sorry, but my contract prohibits my giving you the requested information. Timbob.:)
Forum: Rumours & News
4th Feb 2008, 18:41
Replies: 35
Views: 14,269
Posted By timbob

Danger AA pilots saw what management scum did at most of...

AA pilots saw what management scum did at most of U.S. majors by dancing into bancruptcy and dumping their pensions on the U.S. Govt. with the help of some clueless federal bancruptcy judge. The...
Forum: North America
1st Feb 2008, 19:12
Replies: 1
Views: 780
Posted By timbob

Cool Risk and Reward

AA pilots are among the lucky few to have a choice remaining. Remember that if AA dumps their pilot pension on the PBGC in bankruptcy, noone who takes a lump-sum now would be truly safe for at least...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
31st Jan 2008, 21:36
Replies: 44
Views: 17,435
Posted By timbob

New Contract Terms

FYI; New Rishworth contract terms listed on Who will Command AI 777's thread.
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
29th Jan 2008, 20:26
Replies: 20
Views: 3,977
Posted By timbob

Cool For your professional development only: (Family,...

For your professional development only: (Family, lifestyle, income, etc. are a secondary consideration). 1st stay on A320 in any seat until you have 2500 to 3000 hours. Why? Short sectors and...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
29th Jan 2008, 00:56
Replies: 20
Views: 3,977
Posted By timbob

Bunk-In-Command

Good One! Dozing for Dollars?
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
28th Jan 2008, 17:31
Replies: 20
Views: 3,977
Posted By timbob

Understand the AI crews make quite a bit...

Understand the AI crews make quite a bit more....particularly with the USD exchange rate in the tank.
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
25th Jan 2008, 21:06
Replies: 20
Views: 3,977
Posted By timbob

Three Contract Options

From Rishworth Aviation Limited last week: 777 Commanders have three contract options: 1) 7 days on/6 days off based at JFK (New York), $10,000 plus $1,000 per diem. 2) 7 consecutive days off per...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
25th Jan 2008, 20:47
Replies: 13
Views: 3,433
Posted By timbob

Same in the U.S. so far as supply versus demand. ...

Same in the U.S. so far as supply versus demand. I have a letter from an airline dated 1977 rejecting application as "too old for our requirements" and one the following year, 1978, saying "pleased...
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