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Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
19th Jul 2023, 03:40
Replies: 65
Views: 24,383
Posted By rob_ginger

Not an unpopular opinion with me (SLF) - I have...

Not an unpopular opinion with me (SLF) - I have in the past flown with Emirates and Etihad in business class - great service, low price, and usually an A380. But after Doha 2020 I've vowed never...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
26th Jun 2023, 00:37
Replies: 11
Views: 4,268
Posted By rob_ginger

Can anyone comment on the overwing exit slide in...

Can anyone comment on the overwing exit slide in #3? It looks like a 4-5 metre almost vertical drop to me! Is that "as designed"? Does selecting flaps 40 make that a more reasonable angle of slide?...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
2nd May 2023, 01:23
Replies: 115
Views: 30,286
Posted By rob_ginger

Not a pilot, but an electrical engineer with an...

Not a pilot, but an electrical engineer with an interest in aviation: I'm really interested to know how stable various aircraft types are in the roll and yaw axis. I can understand an aerobatic...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
5th Dec 2021, 21:12
Replies: 11
Views: 3,716
Posted By rob_ginger

OK, so my brother in law is sitting on Christmas...

OK, so my brother in law is sitting on Christmas Island, his return flight has been cancelled, and he's wondering which of the many transport options (plane, ship, train, swimming, matter transport...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
5th Dec 2021, 00:00
Replies: 11
Views: 3,716
Posted By rob_ginger

Christmas Is - Holiday he'll never forget

My brother-in-law booked a holiday with 7 days on Christmas, then 7 days on Cocos-Keeling. Arrived on Christmas last week, and he was lucky enough to see the crab migration. But bad weather meant his...
Forum: Rumours & News
12th Aug 2019, 10:24
Replies: 43
Views: 30,729
Posted By rob_ginger

Confirmed by the Aussie ABC and SBS new...

Confirmed by the Aussie ABC and SBS new organisations:

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-08-12/hong-kong-airport-cancels-flights-as-protests-continue/11406806

Just wonder where this is going to...
Forum: Rumours & News
9th Aug 2019, 09:10
Replies: 49
Views: 26,065
Posted By rob_ginger

I like to compare climate change with fire...

I like to compare climate change with fire insurance - most people have fire insurance on their house because they *really* don't think it's going to burn down. BUT, the financial risk is so great...
Forum: Rumours & News
22nd Apr 2018, 09:13
Replies: 466
Views: 528,065
Posted By rob_ginger

In this news article...

In this news article http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-43804253 (http://http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-43804253)
I saw this quote:
Does that sound right? Haven't seen it mentioned in...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
31st Jan 2018, 06:30
Replies: 421
Views: 275,965
Posted By rob_ginger

ATSB Interim Report is out

The ATSB interim report is out:

https://www.atsb.gov.au/publications/investigation_reports/2017/aair/ao-2017-118/

But a quick reading doesn't give any clues as to the cause of the crash -...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
19th Jan 2018, 11:05
Replies: 84
Views: 40,396
Posted By rob_ginger

Descent Procedure

Some technical questions - I see from the flightaware plot in post 2 and the altitude plot in post 63 that the aircraft did a 180 degree turn, and descended from 10,000m to around 7,000m. Is the 180...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
9th Sep 2017, 00:06
Replies: 27
Views: 9,488
Posted By rob_ginger

Etihad turbulence out of WA

'I thought we were going to fall out of the sky': Perth woman's Etihad nightmare...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
24th Aug 2017, 12:08
Replies: 43
Views: 20,493
Posted By rob_ginger

Kai Tak memories.

I remember talking to a Qantas pilot in the 80's who said that the safest place to land in a Qantas plane was Kai Tak - because the most practised sim. landing was a night landing at Kai Tak. They...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
26th Apr 2017, 22:54
Replies: 48
Views: 11,826
Posted By rob_ginger

More bad publicity for UA

Oh Dear - all the bad publicity about Dr Dao, and now a giant rabbit has died while being transported by UA:

Three foot bunny dies after United flight - CNN.com...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
23rd Apr 2017, 08:10
Replies: 15
Views: 6,716
Posted By rob_ginger

Just an environmental beat-up

Yeah, I'm with all you guys who think this is just another envornmental beat-up. Who cares about a few dead fish? And the bits of the Great Barrier Reef that haven't been killed off by climate...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
23rd Apr 2017, 00:26
Replies: 83
Views: 13,394
Posted By rob_ginger

"Non-compliant passengers"

I know, I know the solution! It's these damn non-compliant passengers. Why don't we just not have passengers? Then they wouldn't have any opportunity to fight with or annoy the gate agents or CC....
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
18th Apr 2017, 10:08
Replies: 54
Views: 15,259
Posted By rob_ginger

If you had been reading the thread on the UA...

If you had been reading the thread on the UA incident you would know that the instruction from the aircrew was NOT lawful in this case. The passenger was also wrong to resist when dragged off the...
Forum: Rumours & News
14th Apr 2017, 04:44
Replies: 1,166
Views: 453,031
Posted By rob_ginger

Rose-coloured glasses

There have been a few posts mentioning the change in the US since 9/11. Well you can stop looking at the past through rose-coloured glasses - America's descent into authoritarianism had started well...
Forum: Rumours & News
22nd Jan 2017, 00:24
Replies: 54
Views: 37,833
Posted By rob_ginger

The "culture" is a real problem

Before you can comprehend the air safety problem you have to have an idea of the "culture" in the country. It's a long time (~25 years) since I spent 6 months living there (current residents feel...
Forum: Rumours & News
27th May 2016, 09:25
Replies: 61
Views: 50,507
Posted By rob_ginger

Oh - Puhleeeeeeeeeeeeeez. Whatever has happened...

Oh - Puhleeeeeeeeeeeeeez. Whatever has happened to reading and comprehension? 8che is NOT saying that the PIC can do what he pleases. He's just saying that he has the ultimate decision on what is...
Forum: Tech Log
10th Apr 2016, 00:38
Replies: 3
Views: 2,592
Posted By rob_ginger

Qantas turn backs due to "Engine vibration"

There have been two recent turn backs of Qantas flights - reason for both reported as engine vibration.

Second Qantas flight turned back after 'vibrating' engine...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
5th Apr 2016, 09:25
Replies: 1
Views: 1,766
Posted By rob_ginger

A380 Engine Vibrations (QF9) - Detection and cause ?

Last night QF9 (Melb-Dubai) was diverted back to Sydney
Qantas A380 in epic overnight diversion | Plane Talking...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
17th Mar 2016, 01:33
Replies: 21
Views: 9,848
Posted By rob_ginger

I was sceptical about chemtrails until I came...

I was sceptical about chemtrails until I came across this:

Chemtrail Australia & International (http://www.chemtrailaustraliainternational.com/chemtrail-news.php)

Scroll down to the bit titled...
Forum: Rumours & News
9th Dec 2015, 08:41
Replies: 75
Views: 31,968
Posted By rob_ginger

Alain, If you're nervous about flying and you...

Alain, If you're nervous about flying and you think more engines is safer then DON'T read this:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eastern_Air_Lines_Flight_855 (http://...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
3rd Dec 2015, 09:53
Replies: 50
Views: 21,266
Posted By rob_ginger

Jetstar loading issues

Apologies if there is already a thread on this, but the ABC News web site has this article on a couple of Jetstar "oopsies" in October:

Jetstar plane investigated after passengers had to move due...
Forum: Rumours & News
12th Oct 2015, 10:54
Replies: 52
Views: 40,079
Posted By rob_ginger

Thanks very much for your replies, Clipped and...

Thanks very much for your replies, Clipped and and DaveReidUK. From them it sounds like there ISN'T a mechanical interlock where weight stops retraction, so it looks like the poor bugger who DIDN'T...
Forum: Rumours & News
12th Oct 2015, 06:51
Replies: 52
Views: 40,079
Posted By rob_ginger

Technical question re gear locking

I'm SLF/electrical engineer trying to understand how this could happen. Are there any aircraft engineers out there who can explain how the LG interlocks work ? I've re-read the thread carefully, but...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
8th Sep 2014, 09:41
Replies: 13
Views: 5,239
Posted By rob_ginger

Just an inquisitive SLF here, trying to get in...

Just an inquisitive SLF here, trying to get in before the thread is closed *again*..

What does the PF feel when a 737 is nose-heavy ? I would imagine there's heaps of elevator authority available,...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
4th Aug 2012, 12:50
Replies: 115
Views: 36,792
Posted By rob_ginger

LAND ASAP !!!

To all the people banging on about the "LAND ASAP" ECAM message - a question for you:

If the ECAM said "MOON PAX NOW" would you immediately open the cockpit door, turn round, drop your strides,...
Forum: Rumours & News
8th Sep 2011, 11:12
Replies: 160
Views: 67,521
Posted By rob_ginger

Reality check from an SLF

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Sorry, but I can't let this pass. I have to agree with sax_r54's comments about what I would expect an aircrew to do in the circumstances as reported, i.e. *loud* bang, followed later by STATUS...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
16th Jun 2011, 06:48
Replies: 422
Views: 217,012
Posted By rob_ginger

Repairs Under Way ?

Found this news, dated May 28th, saying that repairs would start "next week".

Qantas « Airbus A380 Production (http://a380production.com/category/qantas/)

If that news is right then repairs...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
6th Jun 2011, 04:39
Replies: 35
Views: 5,769
Posted By rob_ginger

AH and hcmcmcclow In most cases I think AH...

AH and hcmcmcclow

In most cases I think AH is right about the ridiculous drivel written by aviation journalists, but in this case I don't think the ABC article is too bad.

If you fly for a...
Forum: Rumours & News
5th Apr 2011, 10:57
Replies: 62
Views: 35,186
Posted By rob_ginger

The freakin' bonger !

I've had a listen to the ATC recording (from skidbuggy's link), as well as a few others over time - Sully's Hudson River landing, the Thompson 767 bird ingestion video on Youtube, etc. I know you'd...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
10th Jan 2011, 07:19
Replies: 41
Views: 12,585
Posted By rob_ginger

Test Pilots

In post 26 mmciau said:

while in post 29 Bootstrap1 said:

I looked at the AD for the modifications to the EEC software
(EASA Airworthiness Directives Publishing Tool...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
30th Dec 2010, 22:51
Replies: 3
Views: 1,571
Posted By rob_ginger

Qantas restarting A380 flights to LA

The Sydney Morning Herald is reporting that Qantas are restarting their flights to LA from Jan 17 -

Qantas gets ready to put A380s back on US route...
Forum: Rumours & News
18th Dec 2010, 21:46
Replies: 1,964
Views: 1,341,595
Posted By rob_ginger

mm43

Thanks for taking the time to reply to my question. However something is still not clear to me:

Now I thought that (from an aircraft systems point of view) each engine was completely independent...
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