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Forum: African Aviation
19th Jun 2014, 05:20
Replies: 10
Views: 4,323
Posted By davidash

I have found that the best way with luggage is...

I have found that the best way with luggage is not to lock it or make it look valuable. Obviously do not leave anything valuable in your bag - that also helps!
Forum: Rumours & News
10th Mar 2014, 04:51
Replies: 11,831
Views: 24,345,687
Posted By davidash

There now seems to be speculation that MH 370 may...

There now seems to be speculation that MH 370 may have "disintegrated" at FL350. I cannot imagine what would cause it to virtually evaporate so that no debris could be found. Surely even a very large...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
20th Sep 2013, 05:04
Replies: 0
Views: 1,786
Posted By davidash

No Dreamliner for Lufthansa

News report that large Luftansa order for A350 and 777x. No Dreamliner. Interesting!
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
15th Jul 2013, 06:29
Replies: 1,150
Views: 732,245
Posted By davidash

I have found the discussions on composites...

I have found the discussions on composites extremely interesting. As a lawyer I am currently involved in litigation surrounding the blast effects on laminates so the whole debate is fascinating. ...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
5th May 2013, 19:19
Replies: 23
Views: 8,834
Posted By davidash

Poor reporting

Have a look at this article for exaggeration! They end it by talking about whether Airbus will ground the A321!

Terror in the sky: Photographer captures moment plane's engine catches fire minutes...
Forum: Rumours & News
17th Jan 2013, 09:05
Replies: 266
Views: 118,267
Posted By davidash

Imagine the reaction if this had been an Airbus!

Imagine the reaction if this had been an Airbus!
Forum: Rumours & News
16th Jan 2013, 11:35
Replies: 266
Views: 118,267
Posted By davidash

788 fleets grounded by JAL and ANA

When one reflects on the concerns and of Airbus that were expressed on this website with the teething problems on the 388, it begs the question why the grounding of the Japanese 788 fleets and the...
Forum: African Aviation
4th Jan 2012, 16:58
Replies: 3
Views: 2,282
Posted By davidash

Incident reported on avherald.com

Incident reported on avherald.com
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
5th Jul 2011, 06:08
Replies: 11
Views: 2,415
Posted By davidash

I suspect that this "delivery/test" is the same...

I suspect that this "delivery/test" is the same thing done by Airbus when they ran into excessive delays on the A380. The public need to see something to convince them the thing is not another...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
25th Nov 2010, 13:31
Replies: 9
Views: 3,820
Posted By davidash

If you want a real treat and are taller than 5'2"...

If you want a real treat and are taller than 5'2" , try British Airways 744 economy on a long haul! If you can walk afterwards you deserve a place in the local circus. It is probably the worst you...
Forum: Medical & Health
17th Nov 2010, 14:21
Replies: 15
Views: 2,837
Posted By davidash

I had not had a problem and I think it was after...

I had not had a problem and I think it was after a bout of 'flu. The physio really helped. I was given a drug called Stugeron to prevent the nausea.
Forum: Medical & Health
16th Nov 2010, 04:55
Replies: 15
Views: 2,837
Posted By davidash

As an ex-inner ear problem person, my ENT...

As an ex-inner ear problem person, my ENT explained that the circulation to the inner ear is particularly poor (he described it as "poor design") and in addition to medication he recommended...
Forum: African Aviation
15th Oct 2010, 12:59
Replies: 10
Views: 2,041
Posted By davidash

If you have ever flown on the last CPT-Dur flight...

If you have ever flown on the last CPT-Dur flight or the reverse, you will know that it is a disgrace! Those flights and the early morning flights are always completely full. The explanation is...
Forum: African Aviation
25th Jan 2010, 15:11
Replies: 33
Views: 7,984
Posted By davidash

A great airline with excellent training...

A great airline with excellent training standards. BA in disguise! Don't be concerned about the sense of humour.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
29th Sep 2009, 06:09
Replies: 26
Views: 6,298
Posted By davidash

It will be interesting to see which airlines use...

It will be interesting to see which airlines use the new Durban airport (open early next year) which is at sea level. Surely anyone going out east from RSA must consider it as an option - even if...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
4th Sep 2009, 07:04
Replies: 4
Views: 1,244
Posted By davidash

A319 winglets

Thanks. The shape probably appeared different because of the paintwork on the Easyjet a/c.
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
3rd Sep 2009, 06:51
Replies: 11
Views: 3,362
Posted By davidash

A340 long take-off

As a passenger on a fully loaded A340-200 out of Johannesburg a few weeks ago, I timed the take-off roll and noticed that we rotated at 58 seconds. I know the airport is high but the temperature was...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
3rd Sep 2009, 06:44
Replies: 4
Views: 1,244
Posted By davidash

A319 Winglets

As a regular passenger on SAA A319-100's I recently travelled on a brand new Easyjet A319 in Europe. The shape of the underwing side of the winglets seems to have changed slightly in the new...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
24th Jun 2009, 07:51
Replies: 23
Views: 5,272
Posted By davidash

A few of us slightly older folk will remeber that...

A few of us slightly older folk will remeber that this was not uncommon in the days of the DC-4's (the Skymaster). On some hot days in SA passengers were event asked to stand at the front on take off!
Forum: Rumours & News
19th Jun 2009, 07:55
Replies: 129
Views: 54,532
Posted By davidash

What I find really distressing is the uniformed...

What I find really distressing is the uniformed comment on the news. Sky, which I was watching, would have it that there was a major crisis happening. The innunendo was almost "here we go again" -...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
16th Jun 2009, 07:37
Replies: 17
Views: 1,418
Posted By davidash

Which airline to London

I have flown economy on BA from JNB to LHR on several occasions. The service is fine but the economy seating on the 747-400's is awful. I am just over 6ft and find the seats very cramped and probably...
Forum: African Aviation
29th May 2009, 10:56
Replies: 7
Views: 2,185
Posted By davidash

SAA mid-air scare

http://www.iol.co.za/images/logo.gif
Pilot lauded after mid-air scare
By Graeme Hosken A quick-thinking SAA pilot and his crew have been hailed as heroes after avoiding an accident when a Boeing...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
4th Apr 2009, 10:15
Replies: 12
Views: 4,230
Posted By davidash

737 Emergency in Moscow.

Scroller on Sky just reported safe landing with no injuries.
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
4th Apr 2009, 10:08
Replies: 12
Views: 4,230
Posted By davidash

737 Emergency in Moscow

I have also been watching the scroller on Sky News. None of the other channels are reporting it yet. It may of course be dumping fuel.
Forum: Rumours & News
25th Feb 2009, 13:26
Replies: 2,906
Views: 1,451,537
Posted By davidash

I have been watching the news since midday...

I have been watching the news since midday (10.00am GMT).What seems to be a miracle was that there was no fire. A few commentators have suggested that had the 737 burned, things would have been...
Forum: African Aviation
21st Feb 2009, 04:20
Replies: 24
Views: 2,745
Posted By davidash

Guys, believe me. I have been a lawyer for about...

Guys, believe me. I have been a lawyer for about 37 years - SAA is insolvent - not bankrupt (the expression is a not used in SA Law). Insolvency is a simple matter of whether your liabilities exceed...
Forum: African Aviation
20th Feb 2009, 04:50
Replies: 24
Views: 2,745
Posted By davidash

Actually the correct term is insolvent. In South...

Actually the correct term is insolvent. In South Africa a creditor may apply for the liquidation of a company when its assets exceed its liabilities. Call it what you like - SAA is broke! However,...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
8th Feb 2009, 14:13
Replies: 4
Views: 714
Posted By davidash

Kulula is very good. As mentioned, it is run by...

Kulula is very good. As mentioned, it is run by Comair who operate the BA Franchise in SA. They have recently upgraded their fleet to 737-300 and 400 aircraft. Quite often, passengers booked on...
Forum: Space Flight and Operations
4th Nov 2008, 06:51
Replies: 4
Views: 1,642
Posted By davidash

A380 Cockpit - great view

Have a look at :
Airbus A380 - cockpit | p a n o r e p o r t a g e | g i l l e s v i d a l (http://www.gillesvidal.com/blogpano/cockpit1.htm)

Apart from the clarity, the software is fascinating.
Forum: Rumours & News
26th Oct 2008, 07:35
Replies: 3,239
Views: 1,139,327
Posted By davidash

It seems incredible to me that where there has...

It seems incredible to me that where there has been an obvious fault in an aircraft type whole fleets have been grounded until the problem is fixed or checked. Here we have a heavy, sophisticated...
Forum: Rumours & News
20th Aug 2008, 14:57
Replies: 2,686
Views: 1,141,776
Posted By davidash

Spanish Govt saying 45 dead with 19 serious...

Spanish Govt saying 45 dead with 19 serious injuries - at this stage. The other extreme is only 25 survivours which would leave about 150 fatalities. Terrible news.
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
19th Aug 2008, 09:17
Replies: 10
Views: 1,344
Posted By davidash

The "howl" is definitely caused by the speedbrake...

The "howl" is definitely caused by the speedbrake on the A319's. I fly on the 319 often and notice the noise change when the speedbrakes are extended on the descent.
Forum: Rumours & News
10th Aug 2008, 16:33
Replies: 205
Views: 61,842
Posted By davidash

Perhaps Boeing/BA needs to answer why one of...

Perhaps Boeing/BA needs to answer why one of their state of the art aircraft virtually dropped out of the sky. I am sure that we will find no fault whatever on the part of the crew. It is staggering...
Forum: Rumours & News
11th Jul 2008, 06:26
Replies: 205
Views: 61,842
Posted By davidash

Perhaps we should all be grateful that it was...

Perhaps we should all be grateful that it was only the loss of an aircraft, in an extremely built-up area, with no injuries whatever. What is disturbing is that in this mordern day and age with all...
Forum: Rumours & News
18th Jun 2008, 11:33
Replies: 61
Views: 17,433
Posted By davidash

BA Comair Incident

I have just driven past Durban International Airport. The rain was so heavy that cars were travelling on the nearby freeway (a 120kph area) at 60kph with their headlights on at midday! Heavy rain is...
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