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Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
8th Oct 2021, 02:06
Replies: 43
Views: 10,200
Posted By RAD_ALT_ALIVE

Megan, Can you let us know why you think a...

Megan,
Can you let us know why you think a depressurisation would definitely result in a ditching (whether ETOPS or not)?

Every flightplan has to take into account the worst case fuel scenario of...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Aug 2020, 23:14
Replies: 23
Views: 12,434
Posted By RAD_ALT_ALIVE

Good question Nipva. I've never flown the...

Good question Nipva.

I've never flown the Typhoon, but having just googled the service ceiling (and who knows if the stated information is true) and it's given as 65,000'. Taking into account...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
27th Aug 2020, 23:05
Replies: 112
Views: 44,168
Posted By RAD_ALT_ALIVE

This is a cracker of a thread - I hope many...

This is a cracker of a thread - I hope many PPRuNers share their thoughts on it.

I too chose the wrong time (in hindsight) to move to a job closer to home. After less than 2 months at the new...
Forum: Rumours & News
9th Aug 2020, 23:42
Replies: 369
Views: 229,082
Posted By RAD_ALT_ALIVE

topgunmaverick - with your two posts, you've...

topgunmaverick - with your two posts, you've highlighted one serious problem with Indian aviation!

If the previous flight had SIX attempts at landing, then it shows a huge failing in the system as...
Forum: Rumours & News
8th Aug 2020, 01:36
Replies: 369
Views: 229,082
Posted By RAD_ALT_ALIVE

Perhaps another reason that they may have elected...

Perhaps another reason that they may have elected to use RWY10 for the second approach is that it has lower minimums.

As people are mentioning the possibility of low fuel state, then the scenario...
Forum: Tech Log
8th Apr 2020, 05:17
Replies: 6
Views: 2,053
Posted By RAD_ALT_ALIVE

Thanks for the replies. Much obliged.

Thanks for the replies. Much obliged.
Forum: Tech Log
7th Apr 2020, 11:12
Replies: 6
Views: 2,053
Posted By RAD_ALT_ALIVE

Vapour trails from tailcone area of jets

Gday.

I thought I’d pose this question as a result of an article I saw today - an article that lost credibility because it was suggesting the presence of ’chemtrails’ yet again.

What are, or...
Forum: Rumours & News
22nd Mar 2020, 04:21
Replies: 31
Views: 18,168
Posted By RAD_ALT_ALIVE

Why target EK? A quick look on FR24 shows Air...

Why target EK?
A quick look on FR24 shows Air China, China Southern, China Eastern, Air India, and Cathay still flying into the US.
The horse has well and truly bolted in the US of A. I wouldn’t...
Forum: Rumours & News
14th Oct 2019, 09:25
Replies: 21
Views: 19,492
Posted By RAD_ALT_ALIVE

Seeing how the towbar is still connected to the...

Seeing how the towbar is still connected to the nosegear, I would guess that the towbar came adrift from the tug. It looks like the tug driver momentarily thinks about 'reconnecting' with the...
Forum: Rumours & News
1st Aug 2019, 08:51
Replies: 56
Views: 62,412
Posted By RAD_ALT_ALIVE

As someone who believes nothing I hear and only...

As someone who believes nothing I hear and only half of what I see, my first reaction is the unusual nature and details of this incident; the interior of the aircraft shows that it has no front right...
Forum: Rumours & News
21st Jun 2019, 07:01
Replies: 36
Views: 20,488
Posted By RAD_ALT_ALIVE

Sadly for QR, all their ops to destinations east...

Sadly for QR, all their ops to destinations east (except PEK, HND and ICN) have no choice but to overfly the Strait of Hormuz. If hostilities break out there, it could mean tough times ahead for the...
Forum: Tech Log
25th May 2019, 18:56
Replies: 117
Views: 45,709
Posted By RAD_ALT_ALIVE

Other than encouraging debate, the assertion that...

Other than encouraging debate, the assertion that GS (GPS-derived or otherwise) is better than AoA (essentially what the manufacturers are directing the pilots to concentrate on with their...
Forum: Rumours & News
12th Mar 2019, 11:30
Replies: 5,109
Views: 13,107,530
Posted By RAD_ALT_ALIVE

The difference between the QF72 incident and the...

The difference between the QF72 incident and the Max8 accidents is that in QF72’s case, it was that its ADR AoA input data was corrupted. As a result they then sent misleading pitch orders.

It was...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
26th Feb 2019, 05:14
Replies: 149
Views: 263,484
Posted By RAD_ALT_ALIVE

After looking at the longer passenger footage, it...

After looking at the longer passenger footage, it looks to me like it’s the old ‘roll inconsistency in config full’ with “wind peturbation” (or whatever similar quaint phrase Airbus used to use)...
Forum: Rumours & News
11th Jun 2018, 13:45
Replies: 48
Views: 21,170
Posted By RAD_ALT_ALIVE

And one A340 probably written off due to...

And one A340 probably written off due to fire/heat damage to the avionics compartment and flight deck...
Forum: Rumours & News
22nd May 2018, 09:10
Replies: 12
Views: 6,056
Posted By RAD_ALT_ALIVE

An amazing read. I can't wait to read the...

An amazing read. I can't wait to read the Russian reaction to this report. It is fascinating to get a little insight into the detail that investigators go to in order to determine the facts. ...
Forum: Rumours & News
22nd Mar 2018, 00:38
Replies: 29
Views: 17,994
Posted By RAD_ALT_ALIVE

As you can see Victoria, we pilots are (generally...

As you can see Victoria, we pilots are (generally speaking) a cynical group of professionals who will passionately protect the image and reputation of the industry when discussing certain issues...
Forum: Rumours & News
23rd Dec 2017, 19:22
Replies: 100
Views: 128,485
Posted By RAD_ALT_ALIVE

Skittles - couldn't agree with you more! I...

Skittles - couldn't agree with you more! I remember sheepishly following my Captain to the fleet manager's office (voluntarily) many years ago because we thought we'd done a REALLY hard landing. He...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
27th Oct 2017, 14:03
Replies: 74
Views: 15,191
Posted By RAD_ALT_ALIVE

The original question was a very good one. ...

The original question was a very good one.

Can I please ask for clarification from m.r.a.z.23; you said it was a TTF and that it had intermittent endorsement of VCTS.

As the TTF is made up of...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
28th Sep 2017, 12:54
Replies: 32
Views: 32,778
Posted By RAD_ALT_ALIVE

Hey Mohikan, Please regale us with an...

Hey Mohikan,

Please regale us with an example or two of the SOPs that you say "...aren't actually applicable to the current variant...operated by the carrier..."?
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
9th Feb 2017, 20:11
Replies: 48
Views: 17,908
Posted By RAD_ALT_ALIVE

Willie, the part of your post that touches on the...

Willie, the part of your post that touches on the tray table is a bit misleading; the SOP you refer to actually refers to the last point by which the table has to be stowed - not a directive as to...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
26th Jan 2017, 08:39
Replies: 370
Views: 166,800
Posted By RAD_ALT_ALIVE

Mallard Down in Perth

Looks like a Grumman Mallard has spun into the Swan River at Skyshow.

Very sad images on online media.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
20th Jan 2017, 10:44
Replies: 153
Views: 75,704
Posted By RAD_ALT_ALIVE

B772, I reckon a standard A320 could carry a...

B772,

I reckon a standard A320 could carry a 90% load on a 6 hour flight and still land with 3 to 4 tonne (just about enough for a tempo). Better yet in the Sharklet variety. Better again with...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
31st Dec 2016, 13:13
Replies: 1,194
Views: 1,331,910
Posted By RAD_ALT_ALIVE

Really Berealgetreal??? Are you just posting...

Really Berealgetreal???

Are you just posting to get a rise? Coz I'll happily bite...

Are you purposely ignoring the 100-plus million dollars of debt that VA took onboard from SQ (or whoever...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
7th Dec 2016, 08:38
Replies: 11
Views: 7,596
Posted By RAD_ALT_ALIVE

One of the linked articles described the HBA...

One of the linked articles described the HBA incident happening during pushback.

Since when do they use pushback procedures at HBA???
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
1st Dec 2016, 10:01
Replies: 32
Views: 14,402
Posted By RAD_ALT_ALIVE

Do any of you really have ANY knowledge of the...

Do any of you really have ANY knowledge of the performance capabilities of the current generation widebody twins, i.e. B787, A350?

They have extraordinary performance compared to the A330/B777!
...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
9th Oct 2016, 19:40
Replies: 28
Views: 12,376
Posted By RAD_ALT_ALIVE

Thanks very much folks. AA - I'd love to...

Thanks very much folks.

AA - I'd love to read the article, but the Australian's website tells me I have to be a subscriber.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
9th Oct 2016, 05:52
Replies: 28
Views: 12,376
Posted By RAD_ALT_ALIVE

SingCargo Pod/Wing/Tailstrike at YMML today?

This is the only info that I've seen about this.

Anyone able to share the result of the runway inspection, i.e. did it happen, or was there no evidence of it?
...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
13th Sep 2016, 23:17
Replies: 27
Views: 11,290
Posted By RAD_ALT_ALIVE

If we're talking about the lady with the charming...

If we're talking about the lady with the charming Irish lilt, then I too agree that she is wonderful at her job and a pleasure to deal with.

Not that her other ASA colleagues are not, it's just...
Forum: Rumours & News
7th Sep 2016, 09:43
Replies: 24
Views: 16,164
Posted By RAD_ALT_ALIVE

And sadly the uniforms nowadays won't support...

And sadly the uniforms nowadays won't support that skridlov...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
2nd Apr 2016, 22:29
Replies: 3
Views: 3,620
Posted By RAD_ALT_ALIVE

As the B737-8 (the Max) list cost is $110...

As the B737-8 (the Max) list cost is $110 million, and the A320neo list cost is $107 million, I still don't see the issue.

If comparing the costs between A320neo and ceo, then there's a $12...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
31st Mar 2016, 17:19
Replies: 42
Views: 19,825
Posted By RAD_ALT_ALIVE

EWL, I still vividly recall you having an issue...

EWL, I still vividly recall you having an issue with JQ too when they first kicked-off operations back in '04-'05. That was 'the past' but you gladly accept their cash now. Why the attitude with...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
29th Mar 2016, 10:28
Replies: 42
Views: 19,825
Posted By RAD_ALT_ALIVE

Whether or not they or the others are to blame is...

Whether or not they or the others are to blame is an argument that will be mulled over for a while on this erstwhile forum.

But to have nongs say that without regulatory approval, Tigerair...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
16th Mar 2016, 06:58
Replies: 17
Views: 7,273
Posted By RAD_ALT_ALIVE

It was a B788 operated by the government of the...

It was a B788 operated by the government of the UAE. Callsign 'Sultan 04'.

The guy on the radio sounded like Goldmember ("isn't dat veered?")...:p

Left SYD for CBR this morning as we taxied...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
4th Mar 2016, 11:51
Replies: 3
Views: 2,963
Posted By RAD_ALT_ALIVE

Ah, well, Diji...there you have it; Rex have...

Ah, well, Diji...there you have it; Rex have always been very good at identifying lucrative business opportunities. By filling Virgin's void, they have - by definition - removed the Virgin presence...
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