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Forum: Rumours & News
2nd Sep 2016, 15:02
Replies: 5
Views: 3,250
Posted By BreezyDC

FAA Allegiant Air records show safety concerns

FAA records for Allegiant Air from a Freedom of Information Act request show a pattern of safety problems, with 9 times as many serious incidents over the same period as Delta with similar equipment...
Forum: Rumours & News
26th Mar 2015, 01:45
Replies: 3,543
Views: 5,623,391
Posted By BreezyDC

A320 Cockpit Door Panel

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Forum: Safety, CRM, QA & Emergency Response Planning
30th Jun 2014, 14:04
Replies: 29
Views: 20,299
Posted By BreezyDC

United 737 Slide Deploys in Flight

“When the pilot came out right after landing he said, ‘Oh golly, I’ve never seen that before.’” (Wonder if he really said "Golly"?)

Read more here: Emergency slide deploys on United plane; flight...
Forum: Rumours & News
10th Apr 2014, 10:37
Replies: 11,831
Views: 24,312,569
Posted By BreezyDC

Inmarsat Aeronautical Support

Good summary of Inmarsat, it's support for the MH370 search, and potential for positioning information as a safety feature:
...
Forum: Rumours & News
5th Apr 2014, 18:45
Replies: 11,831
Views: 24,312,569
Posted By BreezyDC

...not to mention the international audience,...

...not to mention the international audience, especially in trying to highlight Malaysian incompetence.
Forum: Rumours & News
13th Mar 2014, 00:29
Replies: 11,831
Views: 24,312,569
Posted By BreezyDC

New York Times notes in an article: Online and...

New York Times notes in an article: Online and Onscreen, Disappeared Malaysian Flight Draws Intense Speculation

"Some of the most technically informed comments were posted on Professional Pilots...
Forum: Rumours & News
11th Mar 2014, 03:31
Replies: 11,831
Views: 24,312,569
Posted By BreezyDC

OK, let's try again without links to other press...

OK, let's try again without links to other press websites (although the forum rules only cite links to other "aviation websites"):

At the risk of adding facts to this forum, published maps of...
Forum: Rumours & News
11th Mar 2014, 02:58
Replies: 11,831
Views: 24,312,569
Posted By BreezyDC

At the risk of confusing folks on this forum with...

At the risk of confusing folks on this forum with facts, a summary map of ocean currents in the search area is at Air-safety and antiterror authorities appear stumped about direction of investigation...
Forum: Tech Log
12th Jul 2013, 19:53
Replies: 27
Views: 8,670
Posted By BreezyDC

After dismantling the technical components and...

After dismantling the technical components and movable surfaces, guess they are trying to figure out what to do with the airframe itself. It was still parked on its gear there 2 months ago. Looks...
Forum: Tech Log
12th Jul 2013, 17:50
Replies: 27
Views: 8,670
Posted By BreezyDC

On the other hand, the Egyptair 777 that suffered...

On the other hand, the Egyptair 777 that suffered the oxygen fire with heat damage 2 years ago is just parked at the end of Cairo Airport Runway 23C, after apparently most mechanical components and...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
2nd Sep 2012, 19:16
Replies: 1
Views: 1,079
Posted By BreezyDC

Charter out of HESH in Sinai?

Anyone know of a reputable firm that might charter fixed or rotary wing for the relatively short hop across the Sinai HESH to HESC? Piston would suffice, as just want to get some cultural heritage...
Forum: Private Flying
19th Sep 2011, 01:47
Replies: 458
Views: 158,395
Posted By BreezyDC

Two points: 1. Note the photo is copyright,...

Two points:

1. Note the photo is copyright, and should always be posted with credit to the photographer: AP photo/Grass Valley Union, Tim O'Brien (MANDATORY CREDIT ...
Forum: Private Flying
17th Sep 2011, 17:11
Replies: 458
Views: 158,395
Posted By BreezyDC

In the photo of the plane diving from the left,...

In the photo of the plane diving from the left, it looks like not just the trim tab, but the entire left elevator and part of the horizontal stab is gone.

The cooling boiler appears to vent on the...
Forum: Tech Log
5th Jun 2011, 03:02
Replies: 3,435
Views: 1,672,288
Posted By BreezyDC

Ears, Brains and Seats

Speaking of brains and our human response to various stimuli -- computer aided or not -- what would the "seat of the pants" part of the pilots' brains be experiencing?

In this type of stall,...
Forum: Rumours & News
13th Apr 2011, 14:36
Replies: 431
Views: 267,270
Posted By BreezyDC

Taxi Speed

Lambert, Valvanuz: Also interesting to read the reasoning for the taxiing speed maximum of 15 mph in the A380 JFK Ops Document. "Research from the sites evaluating Boeing 747 taxiway centerline...
Forum: Rumours & News
12th Apr 2011, 19:05
Replies: 431
Views: 267,270
Posted By BreezyDC

Damage Photos

Several daylight, close-up damage photos available at Closeup Damage Photos of Air France A380 and Delta CRJ Bumper Planes | NYCAviation...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
3rd Apr 2011, 21:39
Replies: 92
Views: 59,395
Posted By BreezyDC

Thanks, Mad (Flt) Scientist. Excellent summary...

Thanks, Mad (Flt) Scientist. Excellent summary of appropriate and necessary risk management in flight testing (amongst other aviation activities).
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
21st Nov 2010, 22:05
Replies: 21
Views: 9,848
Posted By BreezyDC

Good to know plane safely landed. Now we can...

Good to know plane safely landed. Now we can trash the initial press reports.:confused:

Title of this thread probably reflected the initial AP report (where Fox probably got their report):
...
Forum: Tech Log
10th Nov 2010, 11:35
Replies: 3,893
Views: 1,541,644
Posted By BreezyDC

As we're all taught, communication is last in the...

As we're all taught, communication is last in the order of priorities for a pilot to manage in an emergency:
"Aviate, Navigate, Communicate."
Forum: Rumours & News
3rd Sep 2010, 20:35
Replies: 731
Views: 548,918
Posted By BreezyDC

Main Deck Suppression?

Huck and MacRider noted only fire detection on main deck, no suppression. Given that only mitigation is dumping cabin pressure, one ends up in a Catch 22 with increased oxygen feeding a fire below...
Forum: Rumours & News
17th May 2010, 11:18
Replies: 25
Views: 17,591
Posted By BreezyDC

Cockpit Fire Diverts UA 757 to IAD

Plane Diverted to DC Area After Fire in Cockpit

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Filed at 7:04 a.m. ET
CHANTILLY, Va. (AP) -- A United Airlines...
Forum: Rumours & News
20th Apr 2010, 02:53
Replies: 3,110
Views: 1,591,332
Posted By BreezyDC

Search of previous incidents with volcanic ash...

Search of previous incidents with volcanic ash cloud addressed by NTSB reveals only one since 1962 (based on searches for volcanic and for ash). Looks like KLM should be dusting off the procedures...
Forum: Rumours & News
17th Apr 2010, 23:00
Replies: 3,110
Views: 1,591,332
Posted By BreezyDC

Someone asked about the impact of the ash cloud...

Someone asked about the impact of the ash cloud on medevacs from the Afghan theatre, which are apparently going direct to ADW. NY Times reports today:

"The shutdown has also affected American ...
Forum: Rumours & News
17th Apr 2010, 18:01
Replies: 3,110
Views: 1,591,332
Posted By BreezyDC

Roljoe, in addition to the previously noted law...

Roljoe, in addition to the previously noted law of gravity, note the large red outlined mass in the MET ash forecast (latest at http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/aviation/vaac/data/VAG_1271526609.png )...
Forum: Rumours & News
17th Apr 2010, 03:53
Replies: 3,110
Views: 1,591,332
Posted By BreezyDC

Given that this ash cloud didn't suddenly appear...

Given that this ash cloud didn't suddenly appear over the UK on 15 April, anyone aware of any preliminary discussions and plans amongst the airlines, CAA, METS, NATS, etc. for potential disruptions...
Forum: Rumours & News
11th Apr 2010, 03:37
Replies: 1,004
Views: 514,797
Posted By BreezyDC

FlyHelico, you do a disservice to military pilots...

FlyHelico, you do a disservice to military pilots who follow SOP's, not to mention exercise their own good judgment. Counter to your statements, note the quote in the Wall Street Journal from a...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
14th Mar 2010, 16:43
Replies: 10
Views: 2,529
Posted By BreezyDC

Ah, ye of wee interest.... The question in...

Ah, ye of wee interest....

The question in my wee brain is: What is the flexibility and impact of these superjumbos before they are in broad service worldwide? Can the infrastructure handle...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
14th Mar 2010, 15:06
Replies: 10
Views: 2,529
Posted By BreezyDC

AF A380 Diverted to BOS - Weather

Did they have to offload passengers, or just stay on the tarmac until cleared to JFK? Either way, anyone know how this worked out at Logan with the passenger load on a single aircraft?
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
18th Feb 2010, 18:40
Replies: 26
Views: 24,634
Posted By BreezyDC

14 Aircraft

Surviving Hangar Shored Against Storm | ENR: Engineering News Record | McGraw-Hill Construction (http://enr.ecnext.com/coms2/article_busu100210HangarCollap)

Surviving Hangar Shored Against Storm
...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
13th Feb 2010, 17:58
Replies: 26
Views: 24,634
Posted By BreezyDC

What was the temperature in the hangers prior to...

What was the temperature in the hangers prior to the collapse?
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
9th Feb 2010, 13:17
Replies: 26
Views: 24,634
Posted By BreezyDC

...but wait, there's more!

These photos are just Hanger A after initial collapse. Similar situations now in Hangers B and C, with D barely intact.
Forum: Rumours & News
25th Jan 2010, 02:59
Replies: 439
Views: 305,332
Posted By BreezyDC

METAR

2010/01/25 03:00 UTC

The observation is:
OLBA 250300Z 06004KT 030V090 5000 VCTS RA FEW020CB BKN026 10/06 Q1014 NOSIG
Forum: Tech Log
12th Jan 2010, 02:56
Replies: 3,893
Views: 1,541,644
Posted By BreezyDC

Thanks for the citation, Finn 47. Impressive...

Thanks for the citation, Finn 47.

Impressive for their empirical approach, methodology and processes for evaluating technical feasibility, cost and applicability, as cited in the body of the...
Forum: North America
23rd Dec 2009, 12:29
Replies: 707
Views: 289,512
Posted By BreezyDC

"Engines were Removed"

The choice of words of the AA spokesman, as cited in the WSJ, certainly minimizes the violence of the crash (hopefully without fatality):

"Fort Worth-based American spokesman Tim Smith said...
Forum: Rumours & News
25th Oct 2009, 01:31
Replies: 123
Views: 63,516
Posted By BreezyDC

Thanks, thought that might be the case in today's...

Thanks, thought that might be the case in today's tight economy and full flights.

In digging around about this (yeah, should've done so before asking the question :O) it looks like freighter size...
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