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Forum: Rumours & News
1st Apr 2024, 20:44
Replies: 705
Views: 198,553
Posted By grizzled

RobinS49 Well said. Short and sweet -- and...

RobinS49

Well said. Short and sweet -- and right on the money (so to speak).
Forum: Rumours & News
20th Mar 2024, 21:43
Replies: 705
Views: 198,553
Posted By grizzled

Whoa there! These discussions, with their...

Whoa there! These discussions, with their divergent views -- and loyalties -- generally make for good reading, even when there are significant disagreements around the facts, or purported facts....
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Mar 2024, 18:28
Replies: 38
Views: 5,578
Posted By grizzled

Nope. Even the company (BOOM) says that's not the...

Nope. Even the company (BOOM) says that's not the case. BOOM says the aircraft will not be as fuel efficient as current subsonic aircraft and "must use sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and/or purchase...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
12th Mar 2024, 19:54
Replies: 30
Views: 10,923
Posted By grizzled

And, in addition to the EL Al, an eerily similar...

And, in addition to the EL Al, an eerily similar IL-76 crash just 2 years ago. So yes, it can and does happen.
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Mar 2024, 15:07
Replies: 365
Views: 84,733
Posted By grizzled

Only for a portion. More and more drones (i.e....

Only for a portion. More and more drones (i.e. uncrewed mobile weapons systems) will be land based and sea based (both on the surface and submerged). This is one key aspect of the evolution of modern...
Forum: Rumours & News
26th Feb 2024, 19:04
Replies: 705
Views: 198,553
Posted By grizzled

If you're not finding (or even looking for?)...

If you're not finding (or even looking for?) things that shouldn't be there, before aircraft are sent for delivery, then there is a gaping hole in your QC processes. Which means the reverse is also...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
2nd Feb 2024, 18:00
Replies: 34
Views: 15,269
Posted By grizzled

Exactly what I was alluding to in my post (#26)...

Exactly what I was alluding to in my post (#26) above. My (too many) years of experience related to aviation operations in challenging locales, and the (oft-related) matter of aircraft and companies...
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Feb 2024, 21:40
Replies: 78
Views: 36,116
Posted By grizzled

Chopper2004, PLEASE tell me you made up those...

Chopper2004, PLEASE tell me you made up those images and words as a joke. If so, you did a fine job!
If not, I'm astounded -- flabbergasted -- at the kindergarten level of the text. It looks like an...
Forum: Rumours & News
31st Jan 2024, 16:45
Replies: 705
Views: 198,553
Posted By grizzled

A former Boeing senior manager and a former...

A former Boeing senior manager and a former engineer at Boeing and at the FAA provide damning comments to the Los Angeles Times:
...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
23rd Jan 2024, 17:05
Replies: 34
Views: 15,269
Posted By grizzled

I find many things about this occurrence to be...

I find many things about this occurrence to be remarkable, and some aspects almost unbelievable...
Forum: Rumours & News
20th Jan 2024, 20:39
Replies: 705
Views: 198,553
Posted By grizzled

GrahamO, did you read what BPF wrote?

GrahamO, did you read what BPF wrote?
Forum: ATC Issues
10th Jan 2024, 22:02
Replies: 0
Views: 962
Posted By grizzled

So you think your ANSP has problems...

Just be glad you don't work at Skopje.

https://www.exyuaviation.com/2024/01/violent-incident-rocks-skopje-air.html?m=1
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
3rd Jan 2024, 05:20
Replies: 1,146
Views: 1,049,929
Posted By grizzled

First, one can only assume you didn't bother to...

First, one can only assume you didn't bother to read, or even scan, the thread before you wrote the first part.

Second, the discussions on this thread related to the HUD are EXACTLY about...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
2nd Jan 2024, 18:44
Replies: 1,146
Views: 1,049,929
Posted By grizzled

BINGO

BINGO
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Dec 2023, 21:35
Replies: 1,217
Views: 417,421
Posted By grizzled

They may also issue retaliatory statements via...

They may also issue retaliatory statements via various platforms, which they have now done. And doing so provides information. Nuff said.
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Dec 2023, 19:32
Replies: 365
Views: 84,733
Posted By grizzled

Re NATO: Whilst I agree with the usual assessment...

Re NATO: Whilst I agree with the usual assessment that any actual invocation of Article 5 by NATO would result in the obliteration of much of Russia's military capabilities within a day (likely...
Forum: ATC Issues
18th Dec 2023, 18:34
Replies: 9
Views: 3,498
Posted By grizzled

You are correct (according to ICAO phraseology)...

You are correct (according to ICAO phraseology) if the controller in question is the aerodrome controller. If it's an approach controller, you are not correct.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
12th Dec 2023, 19:24
Replies: 409
Views: 112,952
Posted By grizzled

I too am impressed with the restraint showed by...

I too am impressed with the restraint showed by JT. Ironically, it is georgeeipi's post that is screwed up, as well as childish and plain old rude. Even more importantly, the reason for this thread,...
Forum: North America
11th Dec 2023, 17:08
Replies: 0
Views: 591
Posted By grizzled

Museum of Flight, Seattle. Hops & Props

Hi Folks,

A group from the RCOF (Retired Canadian Old Farts) will be attending the annual Hops & Props at the Museum of Flight at Boeing Field on February 24, 2024. For those of you who know of...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Dec 2023, 19:33
Replies: 36
Views: 8,287
Posted By grizzled

And the Victoria (Upholder) class submarines...

And the Victoria (Upholder) class submarines before that. And so many others. ad nauseum...
Forum: Safety, CRM, QA & Emergency Response Planning
17th Nov 2023, 17:51
Replies: 17
Views: 2,200
Posted By grizzled

Hi BD, A good list, and a great thread idea,...

Hi BD,

A good list, and a great thread idea, but I think you got this one backwards. Those are things you DON'T want -- or as I learned it 50 odd years ago -- "things that are of no use to you...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
12th Nov 2023, 16:37
Replies: 24
Views: 6,645
Posted By grizzled

If the situation re the 737 unfolds in typical...

If the situation re the 737 unfolds in typical PNG fashion it won't take long for it to become a permanent fixture rather than a functional aircraft. Perhaps it will end up replacing the DC3 at...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Nov 2023, 20:34
Replies: 256
Views: 98,984
Posted By grizzled

THIS!

THIS!
Forum: Rumours & News
30th Oct 2023, 01:40
Replies: 120
Views: 68,504
Posted By grizzled

mickjoebill... Hear Hear! To me, this...

mickjoebill...

Hear Hear!
To me, this thread (or portions thereof) is a perfect example of the hazards -- the downside perhaps -- of the internet.
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
20th Oct 2023, 15:03
Replies: 241
Views: 157,763
Posted By grizzled

FLCH: Well done! :ok:

FLCH: Well done! :ok:
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
20th Oct 2023, 15:00
Replies: 241
Views: 157,763
Posted By grizzled

Generally, yes (my bolding to emphasize the key...

Generally, yes (my bolding to emphasize the key part of your question).
And it's a good question.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
16th Oct 2023, 16:01
Replies: 259
Views: 81,095
Posted By grizzled

Or, despite the condition of the wreckage, they...

Or, despite the condition of the wreckage, they have found a significant clue (either at the site or elsewhere).
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
4th Oct 2023, 20:58
Replies: 143
Views: 76,066
Posted By grizzled

I wish them a successful take off and flight to...

I wish them a successful take off and flight to wherever they plan to go with the aircraft; I really do. But if I were in Vegas that's not the bet I'd make.
If I were the Director of Flight...
Forum: Rumours & News
28th Sep 2023, 16:43
Replies: 54
Views: 25,953
Posted By grizzled

For real, sort of. Serious, no.

For real, sort of. Serious, no.
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
22nd Sep 2023, 21:20
Replies: 143
Views: 76,066
Posted By grizzled

I'm not sure flying the aircraft out is a great...

I'm not sure flying the aircraft out is a great idea. And I'm not sure a thorough and proper risk assessment and resultant operational plan is in place. Having said that, best of luck to them.
Forum: Rumours & News
31st Aug 2023, 00:13
Replies: 415
Views: 188,857
Posted By grizzled

Maybe yes, maybe no. NATS is a public / private...

Maybe yes, maybe no. NATS is a public / private partnership so, as such, is it subject the UK Freedom of Information Act?
Forum: Rumours & News
29th Aug 2023, 16:31
Replies: 415
Views: 188,857
Posted By grizzled

Hint as to the root cause of this event: If your...

Hint as to the root cause of this event: If your statement is correct then the root cause of the system failure is NOT a specific "French airline's flight plan".
Forum: Rumours & News
29th Aug 2023, 16:07
Replies: 415
Views: 188,857
Posted By grizzled

DRUK said he doesn't believe the reason provided...

DRUK said he doesn't believe the reason provided by NATS. I too find it inconceivable in this instance. See ATC Watcher's post #52 for an explanation of why NATS statement is at least highly suspect....
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
12th Jul 2023, 01:48
Replies: 281
Views: 187,718
Posted By grizzled

I'll take that bet. I believe you are failing...

I'll take that bet.
I believe you are failing to realize the number of international transiting passengers who are choosing other major Asian airports for their transit between North America and...
Forum: Rumours & News
11th Jul 2023, 18:41
Replies: 12
Views: 5,289
Posted By grizzled

tdr, I agree. I originally intended to write...

tdr, I agree. I originally intended to write "dead", then found many cases (via google) wherein people have survived with a BAC well over 1%. But I'm sure you're correct for most cases. Maybe a...
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