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Forum: Tech Log
7th Mar 2020, 20:06
Replies: 6
Views: 1,675
Posted By simon001

Okay. Let me ask a "practice vs. theory" question...

Okay. Let me ask a "practice vs. theory" question on fuel:

If the forecast weather was ideal, both along the route of flight and at the destination, and the traffic at the destination expected to...
Forum: Tech Log
6th Mar 2020, 20:35
Replies: 6
Views: 1,675
Posted By simon001

Delta 3508 Low Fuel Diversion - Questions

I have some questions about a diversion that took place on March 4 for Delta 3508, originally scheduled to fly from DTW to IAH, but diverted to OKC. My brother in law was on the flight.
...
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Feb 2020, 06:53
Replies: 756
Views: 900,130
Posted By simon001

I am entirely unqualified to comment on...

I am entirely unqualified to comment on rotorcraft and icing or snow.

Your point on judging height and terrain over snow covered ground does remind me of the 1979 Air New Zealand DC-10 Mount...
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Feb 2020, 06:09
Replies: 756
Views: 900,130
Posted By simon001

While the NTSB will be out for a long time...

While the NTSB will be out for a long time determining the probable cause of this unfortunate crash, factors, IMHO, do point to continued VFR into IMC.

I say this with respect to the victim's...
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Feb 2020, 20:54
Replies: 756
Views: 900,130
Posted By simon001

From the NTSB Update: At face value, that...

From the NTSB Update:

At face value, that looks reasonable, but as a few people rightly pointed out, clouds and a hood are different. The stress that this is "real", the disorientation as the...
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Feb 2020, 04:49
Replies: 756
Views: 900,130
Posted By simon001

This is consistent with what I have read from the...

This is consistent with what I have read from the couple of experienced rotor instructors who have chimed in. Thanks for the insight and the perspective. I initially thought someone with that many...
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Feb 2020, 22:16
Replies: 756
Views: 900,130
Posted By simon001

Interesting. Especially the three times in a row...

Interesting. Especially the three times in a row part.



Hmmm.
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Feb 2020, 21:30
Replies: 756
Views: 900,130
Posted By simon001

JimEli, you make a valid point. Based upon his...

JimEli, you make a valid point. Based upon his qualifications, training and experience, I felt that spatial disorientation was unlikely. But I really don't know of course and the final moments of...
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Feb 2020, 19:05
Replies: 756
Views: 900,130
Posted By simon001

This crash is a mystery and may remain so. There...

This crash is a mystery and may remain so. There are a few things that don't add up.

Based upon the information that the NTSB has published so far, I suspect they will come out with a probable...
Forum: Rumours & News
14th Jan 2019, 04:55
Replies: 2,099
Views: 1,467,445
Posted By simon001

Assuming the CVR was in the tail, locating it 8...

Assuming the CVR was in the tail, locating it 8 metres below the seabed reinforces the vertical speed of impact.
Also assuming no beacon signal for weeks, it is pretty impressive that they found it....
Forum: Rumours & News
26th Mar 2016, 17:13
Replies: 73
Views: 44,116
Posted By simon001

AA FO Fails Breathalyzer, Arrested

American Airlines Pilot Arrested After Failing Breathalyzer Test at Detroit Airport - ABC News...
Forum: Rumours & News
16th Mar 2016, 04:13
Replies: 28
Views: 22,689
Posted By simon001

It's an impressive taxi-out. Taxi tests up to 100...

It's an impressive taxi-out. Taxi tests up to 100 knots, lifting the nose gear. Another taxi at 100 knots with full flaps. Then it took it's first flight 5 weeks later.

It also received it's type...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
14th Nov 2015, 04:27
Replies: 58
Views: 44,146
Posted By simon001

I think it's actually the building to the left of...

I think it's actually the building to the left of this one. There's three, all of which are nearly identical. You can see on the video of when they're extinguishing the fire.

Not that it matters...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
12th Nov 2015, 03:52
Replies: 58
Views: 44,146
Posted By simon001

You could substitute "A federal source" with "The...

You could substitute "A federal source" with "The Easter bunny". It's about as credible.
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
11th Nov 2015, 18:50
Replies: 58
Views: 44,146
Posted By simon001

A surveillance video caught the final seconds of...

A surveillance video caught the final seconds of the flight.

Surveillance video shows moment plane crashed into Ohio apartment complex; 9 dead | Q13 FOX News...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
11th Nov 2015, 18:40
Replies: 58
Views: 44,146
Posted By simon001

Weather right on minimums. - The last radar...

Weather right on minimums.

- The last radar return on final was at 2:51:34pm.
- The METAR at 2:31pm was 1 1/2SM BR OVC005.
- And at 2:54pm, 1 1/2SM BR BKN004 OVC009.

- Minimums on the RNAV...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
11th Nov 2015, 18:16
Replies: 58
Views: 44,146
Posted By simon001

Flight Track

The flight appears to be here:

https://flightaware.com/live/flight/EFT1526/history/20151110/1830Z/KMGY/KAKR

After making a 180 turn, the last 3 minutes shows they were level at about 1800' AGL,...
Forum: North America
6th Sep 2014, 01:58
Replies: 80
Views: 24,774
Posted By simon001

Here's a timeline of the flight: Flight Track...

Here's a timeline of the flight:
Flight Track Log ? N900KN ? 05-Sep-2014 ? KROC - KAPF ? FlightAware (http://flightaware.com/live/flight/N900KN/history/20140905/1215Z/KROC/KAPF/tracklog)

EDT...
Forum: Rumours & News
18th Jul 2014, 07:20
Replies: 1,644
Views: 2,235,963
Posted By simon001

One would think that if a substantial number of...

One would think that if a substantial number of United States citizens were on board, that there will be significant US involvement in the investigation.

However, at this point, there seems to be...
Forum: Rumours & News
18th Jul 2014, 06:49
Replies: 1,644
Views: 2,235,963
Posted By simon001

An airline generally only requires that a...

An airline generally only requires that a passenger present one passport at check in.

That said, when a passenger checks in, the passport they present is used to check the entry requirement of the...
Forum: Rumours & News
24th Mar 2014, 08:27
Replies: 11,831
Views: 24,209,764
Posted By simon001

With the amount of energy and cost going into...

With the amount of energy and cost going into this search, news organizations and "unnamed sources" should be held accountable for the breaking news they broadcast to the world.

Malaysia...
Forum: Rumours & News
16th Mar 2014, 04:28
Replies: 11,831
Views: 24,209,764
Posted By simon001

Adding value to this thread

By virtue of the fact that almost 7 million people have viewed this thread, it is fair to say that this forum is recognized by a lot of people as a place where professional pilots give their input.
...
Forum: Rumours & News
14th Mar 2014, 19:14
Replies: 11,831
Views: 24,209,764
Posted By simon001

Inmarsat

One would think the statement that deserves the most attention at the moment is from Inmarsat, when they confirmed receiving signals from the aircraft:

Inmarsat statement on Malaysia Airlines...
Forum: Rumours & News
11th Mar 2014, 07:05
Replies: 11,831
Views: 24,209,764
Posted By simon001

As a pilot, I *think* we can discard a couple of...

As a pilot, I *think* we can discard a couple of theories suggested recently:

1. "Urgent", but not instantaneously critical situation, eventually leading to crash. If the aircraft had some kind...
Forum: Rumours & News
11th Mar 2014, 06:12
Replies: 11,831
Views: 24,209,764
Posted By simon001

Left field question for experienced SAR people...

Left field question for experienced SAR people out there:

We're approaching the end of 4 solid days of searching for a missing 777.

Accounting for the last transponder position, last radio...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
8th Mar 2014, 21:25
Replies: 5,414
Views: 3,717,366
Posted By simon001

Qantas's Future?

Competing as an international carrier, is Qantas doomed to failure principally due to its labour costs?

It is clear that the CEO isn't very popular on this forum right now. I imagine some people...
Forum: Questions
29th Jul 2011, 21:22
Replies: 2
Views: 1,193
Posted By simon001

Seniority and liability

Does anyone know of accident details involving a King Air that resulted in a fatality where an FAA inspector was a passenger in the back of the aircraft and was either cited by the FAA as...
Forum: Tech Log
9th Jun 2011, 17:21
Replies: 3,435
Views: 1,668,861
Posted By simon001

Straight and Level?

I have been following this thread on and off for a while. I see contributors range from non pilots to pilots with many years in the accident airplane type.

I am a pilot myself, although only SEL,...
Forum: Tech Log
30th May 2010, 17:12
Replies: 18
Views: 27,526
Posted By simon001

So I am sitting here in my hotel room this...

So I am sitting here in my hotel room this morning in Carson City, Nevada, thinking about my departure this afternoon with my family in an old 1970 Piper Arrow.

My planned departure is going to be...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
24th Mar 2009, 22:43
Replies: 98
Views: 35,039
Posted By simon001

Legal

Is there any way to find out whether this flight was operating under part 91 or part 135? Was these a private flight where the pilot was responsible for the legal number of occupants? Was it...
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