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Forum: Military Aviation
14th Sep 2022, 15:54
Replies: 11
Views: 4,058
Posted By Cubbie

It Looked like the C17 was parked on the apron...

It Looked like the C17 was parked on the apron with all the engine reverser doors open, is this standard practice, or a ceremonial reason , or to stop the blades clattering noisily around in the...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
19th Dec 2015, 17:33
Replies: 49
Views: 10,019
Posted By Cubbie

I went through Perth 5 times in a 2 month period,...

I went through Perth 5 times in a 2 month period, was selected every single time, its definitely not a random test,- I don't look anything out of the ordinary,other than the uniform, and have never...
Forum: Rumours & News
21st Jul 2013, 00:40
Replies: 7
Views: 8,074
Posted By Cubbie

2.5 hr gate hold delay with no explanation -...

2.5 hr gate hold delay with no explanation - wonder if it was this or something else?
Forum: Safety, CRM, QA & Emergency Response Planning
8th Jul 2013, 03:07
Replies: 889
Views: 436,623
Posted By Cubbie

Having experienced only one green beam shot at...

Having experienced only one green beam shot at me, and knowing how blinding that is, I still can't imagine how bad it must have been for that crew in the Egyptian heli. Watching the Egyptian...
Forum: Tech Log
8th Jul 2013, 02:27
Replies: 4
Views: 5,209
Posted By Cubbie

Actually the Autothrottle is not "disconnected"...

Actually the Autothrottle is not "disconnected" in flch and it is not trully disconnected in Hold mode, in fact the autothrottle is more like in a kind of standby - its disengaged but still armed at...
Forum: Rumours & News
7th Jul 2013, 15:24
Replies: 2,403
Views: 2,203,031
Posted By Cubbie

Interesting overhead shot of the accident scene...

Interesting overhead shot of the accident scene from the bbc, clearly shows the debris fields and both engine impact points and that the right engine is the one furthest away( if you follow the score...
Forum: Rumours & News
28th Apr 2013, 15:14
Replies: 36
Views: 19,823
Posted By Cubbie

9V-STO has never been a good registration for SQ...

9V-STO has never been a good registration for SQ -the A310 it used to be on years ago also had a problem..wonder if they will retire it now...:ouch:
Forum: Rumours & News
14th Apr 2013, 00:58
Replies: 974
Views: 539,153
Posted By Cubbie

Flew into Bali a few nights ago, we experienced...

Flew into Bali a few nights ago, we experienced what the locals told us was flash rain storms at this time of year, and we encountered extremely heavy but small localised rain showers on final...
Forum: Tech Log
5th Jun 2011, 15:36
Replies: 9
Views: 3,302
Posted By Cubbie

You don’t state what radar you use if it’s the...

You don’t state what radar you use if it’s the B777 RDR 4000, the Radar is ON (Transmitting) when The System Control knob on the Radar control panel is set to L or R (dual system) or NORM (single...
Forum: Tech Log
13th Jan 2011, 00:45
Replies: 15
Views: 7,635
Posted By Cubbie

The logical assumption is that the chop or...

The logical assumption is that the chop or turbulence is caused by vws with up and down drafts, changes in SAT, or changes in the direction of the wind. Any updraft will cause the aircraft to climb...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
19th Nov 2010, 04:13
Replies: 12
Views: 2,035
Posted By Cubbie

About 6 pm local

About 6 pm local
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
18th Nov 2010, 17:03
Replies: 12
Views: 2,035
Posted By Cubbie

Another Airbus with an engine failure?

Anyone have the gen on an SQ A330 landing today at Changi with the right engine shut down??,- was followed by several fire trucks to the bay..
Forum: Rumours & News
6th Nov 2010, 06:33
Replies: 1,964
Views: 1,339,358
Posted By Cubbie

I was airborne from WSSS 20C yesterday,same...

I was airborne from WSSS 20C yesterday,same runway they landed on, and noticed the big brown stain on the grass to the right of the threshold of 02C,where they used the foam- it only just stopped on...
Forum: African Aviation
14th Sep 2010, 16:32
Replies: 37
Views: 5,636
Posted By Cubbie

Since when does Air Zim pay up front? More like...

Since when does Air Zim pay up front? More like they have found someone to fly now ... bill us later..and then its ahh...but lets negotiate..!!:ugh: - they usually pay a small amount as a deposit the...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
14th Sep 2010, 16:04
Replies: 29
Views: 4,918
Posted By Cubbie

no seatbelts either....:}

no seatbelts either....:}
Forum: African Aviation
12th Sep 2010, 03:42
Replies: 37
Views: 5,636
Posted By Cubbie

One report says they haven't been paid allowances...

One report says they haven't been paid allowances since Feb last year??:mad:
Forum: African Aviation
13th Aug 2010, 13:48
Replies: 2
Views: 962
Posted By Cubbie

In what context?-have had problems parking there...

In what context?-have had problems parking there with the docking guidance,it has been in some cases in the past not very accurate!
Forum: Rumours & News
18th Apr 2010, 08:36
Replies: 3,110
Views: 1,591,270
Posted By Cubbie

You arent the only one stuck, plenty of us in...

You arent the only one stuck, plenty of us in this boat together! Yea it is very serious especially since its still erupting and no end in sight, job security is a huge worry, may have to have a few...
Forum: Rumours & News
18th Apr 2010, 06:56
Replies: 3,110
Views: 1,591,270
Posted By Cubbie

Perhaps you arent aware there are proceedures for...

Perhaps you arent aware there are proceedures for encountering volcanic ash, there are proceedures for an engine failure, for blown tires on take off, a whole manner of dangerous events which can...
Forum: Rumours & News
18th Apr 2010, 04:42
Replies: 3,110
Views: 1,591,270
Posted By Cubbie

This autocratic shutting down of all airspace is...

This autocratic shutting down of all airspace is way too much big brother, all started by MR Brown. It should be up to the operator, and ultimately the passenger to decide if the risks are worth...
Forum: Tech Log
17th Apr 2010, 13:10
Replies: 8
Views: 2,673
Posted By Cubbie

Try using it after you have deiced/anti iced-...

Try using it after you have deiced/anti iced- then you will appreciate even more how good the picture is,= pretty much useless. Its only a guide at the end of the day...
Forum: Tech Log
31st Mar 2010, 01:44
Replies: 7
Views: 8,038
Posted By Cubbie

The FMC does occasionally have difficulty in...

The FMC does occasionally have difficulty in computing an abeam waypoint exactly spot on the new direct track and may give your direct track a few degrees dogleg, especially when the turn to the new...
Forum: Tech Log
21st Feb 2010, 18:23
Replies: 26
Views: 6,329
Posted By Cubbie

Just using visual cues what about audible?-You...

Just using visual cues what about audible?-You need to look in and down for the sign on the eicas as to park brake status, -how is that better than having heard a distinctive audible cue the park...
Forum: Tech Log
20th Feb 2010, 16:55
Replies: 26
Views: 6,329
Posted By Cubbie

Irrespective of the cvr, it should be released...

Irrespective of the cvr, it should be released with a 'clang' to keep the other crew members in the loop as to the park brake status,,- if you think its set and the other guy has quietly released it...
Forum: Safety, CRM, QA & Emergency Response Planning
17th Dec 2009, 21:31
Replies: 889
Views: 436,623
Posted By Cubbie

The green lasers you can buy on ebay for 50bucks,...

The green lasers you can buy on ebay for 50bucks, with a range of 12000 to 25000ft fall into the Class III category, and generally are powered from 5–500 mW. Lasers in this category can cause...
Forum: Safety, CRM, QA & Emergency Response Planning
16th Dec 2009, 03:16
Replies: 889
Views: 436,623
Posted By Cubbie

The issue definitely is not exaggerated, and no...

The issue definitely is not exaggerated, and no pilot should say otherwise! Lasers can be dangerous if improperly used and the greatest danger is from beams projected directly into the eye. These can...
Forum: African Aviation
14th Dec 2009, 01:48
Replies: 11
Views: 1,841
Posted By Cubbie

It must have been replaced yesterday? Saw it...

It must have been replaced yesterday? Saw it parked at the gate in FAJS the day before yesterday...sans winglet.
Forum: African Aviation
5th Nov 2009, 08:01
Replies: 9
Views: 2,390
Posted By Cubbie

"Transport, Communication and Infrastructural...

"Transport, Communication and Infrastructural Deve-lopment Minister confirmed the mishap...The minister, his permanent secretary, Air Zimbabwe staff and Civil Aviation officials attended to the...
Forum: African Aviation
5th Nov 2009, 00:43
Replies: 9
Views: 2,390
Posted By Cubbie

Guess someone must have stolen the fence around...

Guess someone must have stolen the fence around FVHA ...where are all the poachers?:p

Warthog grounds Air Zimbabwe flight

Warthog grounds Air Zimbabwe flight - World - Javno...
Forum: Safety, CRM, QA & Emergency Response Planning
15th Sep 2009, 01:38
Replies: 889
Views: 436,623
Posted By Cubbie

Had a green lazer shone into my flight deck a few...

Had a green lazer shone into my flight deck a few nights ago, at night ,on final approach at 1000ft. It completely blinds you and impedes night vision for several seconds after.Of course you dont...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
7th Sep 2009, 05:47
Replies: 9
Views: 2,177
Posted By Cubbie

Thanks for the reply, pity ...cant say that I am...

Thanks for the reply, pity ...cant say that I am not disappointed that they aren't preparing her again! -they got the Vulcan back in the air why cant they get Concorde back where it belongs too!...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
6th Sep 2009, 03:31
Replies: 9
Views: 2,177
Posted By Cubbie

Concorde

Driving into work the other day at Heathrow, went past Concorde in the engine run up bay,- is it usually parked there now, or are they doing engine tests?
Forum: Rumours & News
11th Jul 2009, 14:15
Replies: 145
Views: 66,762
Posted By Cubbie

From the bbc website looks like some passenger...

From the bbc website looks like some passenger panic,- calling for the doors to be opened, Kudos to the cabin crew in keeping them under control. Have seen a similar scenario whereby a tail pipe...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
11th Jul 2009, 02:10
Replies: 8
Views: 889
Posted By Cubbie

Regal Hotel has fantastic double glazing, cant...

Regal Hotel has fantastic double glazing, cant hear a single aircraft noise outside even though its right next to the apron, but the interconnecting room walls are paper thin, anyone comes in next...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
11th Jun 2009, 00:18
Replies: 65
Views: 15,645
Posted By Cubbie

Pilot was from Qantas? probably explains why the...

Pilot was from Qantas? probably explains why the bbc ws just reported it as a qantas a330 not jetstar!..oops.
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