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Forum: Rumours & News
23rd Dec 2013, 22:24
Replies: 81
Views: 62,245
Posted By taildrag

Many years ago at JFK, a Ransome Airlines Nord...

Many years ago at JFK, a Ransome Airlines Nord 262 was taxiing out one dark and windy night. A wheeled luggage cart suddenly surged out of another airline's ramp as they passed by, and struck the...
Forum: Rumours & News
8th Jul 2013, 22:26
Replies: 2,403
Views: 2,203,018
Posted By taildrag

Dozywannabe, The engineering in modern...

Dozywannabe,

The engineering in modern airplanes, as well as the software technology, is truly amazing.

Nevertheless, "traps" like those recognized elsewhere in this forum (for instance, in...
Forum: Rumours & News
8th Jul 2013, 20:26
Replies: 2,403
Views: 2,203,018
Posted By taildrag

asiana

Good points. Can those familiar with SFO tell us whether "slam dunk" visual approaches are common there? I can see how a pilot making his first SFO landing after a long flight, concerned with being...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
6th May 2013, 14:12
Replies: 66
Views: 48,887
Posted By taildrag

Sounds like, from a friend of mine who flew a...

Sounds like, from a friend of mine who flew a short time for an Indian airline before quitting, that many young Indian pilots bribed their way into their licence and later the job. Why waste time...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
21st Oct 2012, 17:05
Replies: 68
Views: 54,030
Posted By taildrag

contracts

Doesn't everybody know by now that for pilots, contracts aren't worth the paper they're printed on?

Not true, however, for companies. They'll pursue you big time for violating contracts from...
Forum: Rumours & News
28th Sep 2012, 04:06
Replies: 56
Views: 40,592
Posted By taildrag

Nepal crash

Other reports say the Sita aeroplane was a Dornier. Sita Air is listed as operating four of the type.
Forum: Rumours & News
9th May 2012, 16:25
Replies: 97
Views: 49,800
Posted By taildrag

Let's consider why ICAO standards were...

Let's consider why ICAO standards were promulgated in the first place. To ensure some kind of standards in pilot training,one assumes. Once a pilot attains an ICAO licence, it should be recognized...
Forum: Rumours & News
7th May 2012, 21:29
Replies: 132
Views: 126,567
Posted By taildrag

Angel Re Slasher's 7 April post with the Korean Air...

Re Slasher's 7 April post with the Korean Air video:

Interesting account, though one wonders if the improvements mentioned are actually in effect. "Flight International" years ago published a...
Forum: Rumours & News
13th Sep 2011, 16:41
Replies: 88
Views: 35,995
Posted By taildrag

I don't recall hearing "wrong airport" stories...

I don't recall hearing "wrong airport" stories about any of the Florida airports, which have similar layouts in some cases.

I do remember a story of an ATCO querying one pilot, "Are you landing at...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
28th Jun 2011, 03:59
Replies: 233
Views: 102,062
Posted By taildrag

Striker replacements?

Sure, you can't replace a competent pilot by "any old bod with 5 days training."
That's what the Continental pilots thought about Frank Lorenzo's antics. Didn't work out too well.

On the other...
Forum: Tech Log
30th May 2011, 04:42
Replies: 3,435
Views: 1,672,228
Posted By taildrag

Early Airbus controversies recalled

When the Airbus A-320 was still in planning stages, I remember a presentation in a conference on aviation psychology relating all the combinations of circumstances software code writers had to...
Forum: Rumours & News
23rd May 2011, 19:51
Replies: 87
Views: 54,334
Posted By taildrag

Reputed airline indeed

In Indian English usage, a "reputed" airline is a "reputable" airline.

In British and American usage, in view of the alleged widespread falsification of pilot credentials, it appears many of the...
Forum: Rumours & News
6th Dec 2010, 02:03
Replies: 71
Views: 29,741
Posted By taildrag

Round engine freighter procedures

I knew some pilots who flew DC-6s around South and Central America. That's where I first heard the now familiar story of how they did weight and balance calculations.

They looked at the nose...
Forum: Rumours & News
29th May 2010, 18:53
Replies: 32
Views: 15,856
Posted By taildrag

Plenty of experienced pilots

There are several thousand highly qualified furloughed or otherwise out of work airline pilots in the US.

Many are experienced captains with long tenure, whose airlines failed.

The catch? ...
Forum: Rumours & News
25th Feb 2010, 14:40
Replies: 222
Views: 115,109
Posted By taildrag

Arrogance is where you find it. Dutch-Brit wars.

I was working at a US regional years ago, when I spotted an advert for KLM Cityhopper pilots, who at the time could eventually move up to the mainline. We had a young Swedish lad working for us, and...
Forum: Rumours & News
25th Nov 2009, 04:29
Replies: 44
Views: 12,252
Posted By taildrag

That's right, a big part of the problem is...

That's right, a big part of the problem is commuting. But you omit the salient factor; why pilots commute. Junior regional pilots, making peanuts, are often assigned to hubs like NYC, BOS, and other...
Forum: Rumours & News
6th Sep 2009, 16:54
Replies: 72
Views: 20,303
Posted By taildrag

My first "real" flying job was with a small Beech...

My first "real" flying job was with a small Beech 99/Twin Otter operator in West Virginia. The training department (no simulators in those days!) was run by some excellent individuals, one of whom...
Forum: Rumours & News
30th Aug 2009, 15:50
Replies: 72
Views: 20,303
Posted By taildrag

low pay pilots and commuting

Many if not most US regionals cannot or will not pay new hires more than a pittance.

What bases will the most junior new hires draw? The least desirable.

Which are those? Predictably, the...
Forum: Tech Log
11th Apr 2009, 04:16
Replies: 43
Views: 7,896
Posted By taildrag

Change from 150 to 152

A highly experienced instructor who had a fleet of Cessna 152s told me some years back that Cessna realized pilots were getting "bigger" (read: fatter and wider), so built the 152 2" wider and added...
Forum: Rumours & News
27th Mar 2009, 04:23
Replies: 2,015
Views: 716,151
Posted By taildrag

tail stall

The first thing I thought when hearing of the Colgan accident was tail stall in icing,especially since early reports had it the stall occurred just at flap extension. In fact, I immediately sent my...
Forum: Tech Log
5th Jan 2009, 03:03
Replies: 17
Views: 7,791
Posted By taildrag

I believe it is legal to let pilots ride flight...

I believe it is legal to let pilots ride flight attendant jumpseats (at least in the US) as long as the requisite number of flight attendants is on board. This notion might need further checking,...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
20th Sep 2008, 15:32
Replies: 3,774
Views: 803,819
Posted By taildrag

What are the details of reported threats to use...

What are the details of reported threats to use US crews on trans Atlantic
routes? How can an airline with a proud national history even consider this?
Even given the thousands of out of work US...
Forum: Questions
29th Mar 2008, 03:54
Replies: 17
Views: 5,952
Posted By taildrag

Jumping ship

Despite what opportunities some lucky few might have to take huge retirement payouts (mighty few, it would seem) and then jump ship, I know of one currently employed Delta pilot who would have jumped...
Forum: North America
2nd Dec 2007, 14:54
Replies: 183
Views: 47,706
Posted By taildrag

Angel Everything's relative

Hey Capt. Seth,

Try flying a Caravan in icing. I'd trade places any day.

It's me, freight dog!

How did I get here? How the hell do I get outta here?

:ugh:
Forum: Terms and Endearment
2nd Dec 2007, 02:18
Replies: 9
Views: 1,576
Posted By taildrag

Reader not a writer is correct

You are so right!

Of course training is the solution. But, who pays? Military pilots, as related above, are flying the world in transports and fast jets with only a few hundred hours, thanks to...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
2nd Dec 2007, 01:21
Replies: 9
Views: 1,576
Posted By taildrag

Whaddya, a poor reader?

Telstar,
You completely misread my posts. I said I'd been a low time pilot in a Beech 99 airline (years ago), and never whined about "coming up the hard way." I certainly never begrudged young...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
2nd Dec 2007, 00:31
Replies: 9
Views: 1,576
Posted By taildrag

Regional pilot hiring concerns expressed

Saw this today from USA Today's "Today in the Skies" blog:
http://www.star-telegram.com/business/story/322928.html
Story indicates concerns about the state of pilot training, particularly regional...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
1st Dec 2007, 16:00
Replies: 9
Views: 1,576
Posted By taildrag

Angel More comments on the regional new hires

Belarg USA,
I do remember when if you were lucky, you could get hired by a major airline with low time. I knew of one persistent candidate with 300 hrs. who literally camped outside the office of...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
1st Dec 2007, 12:42
Replies: 9
Views: 1,576
Posted By taildrag

US Regional new hire standards

I talked to a regional jet captain recently, who said his airline is hiring pilots with just a few hundred hours.
Where traditionally pilots had been given five simulator training sessions and a...
Forum: Rumours & News
28th Oct 2007, 20:48
Replies: 65
Views: 15,065
Posted By taildrag

Danger American Airlines opener

Both United and American Airlines have elected more agressive union leaders, in hopes of regaining what they had. I hope for them it works, but I fear the industry has permanently changed.
It's...
Forum: North America
18th Oct 2007, 00:50
Replies: 26
Views: 4,355
Posted By taildrag

Red face If you have a job with a regional, you're on your...

If you have a job with a regional, you're on your way, but not to making any big bucks anytime soon. US regionals' company cultures and career opportunities vary widely.
The majors and LCC are...
Forum: North America
17th Oct 2007, 04:35
Replies: 26
Views: 4,355
Posted By taildrag

Anybody know current conditions and/or interview...

Anybody know current conditions and/or interview gouge for Mountain Air Cargo? I got the pay, etc. from their site, which also lists routes, but apparently things are changing somewhat there. I'd...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
25th May 2007, 04:31
Replies: 3
Views: 946
Posted By taildrag

Lear seats

Thank you gentlemen. Glad it's not just me!:ok:
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
23rd May 2007, 23:23
Replies: 3
Views: 946
Posted By taildrag

Paininthearse

After years of airline flying, I've been in a Falcon 10, which has comfortable pilot seats. Now, I also have to fly a Lear 55. After about 1 1/2 hrs., the seat is killing me (leg pins and needles,...
Forum: Rumours & News
7th May 2007, 13:12
Replies: 33
Views: 9,989
Posted By taildrag

Right you are, Meadowbank. Looking at the height...

Right you are, Meadowbank. Looking at the height of the slides, and the numbers of bodies descending in the video, one thinks perhaps more thought should be given in training as to when and when not...
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