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Forum: Rumours & News
11th Mar 2024, 09:26
Replies: 3
Views: 10,419
Posted By AOB9

According to news reports it sounds like sudden...

According to news reports it sounds like sudden mayhem during a normal and calm cruise followed by a quick recovery.
Forum: Rumours & News
5th Aug 2022, 08:19
Replies: 43
Views: 53,687
Posted By AOB9

According to this video the ramp door was open. ...

According to this video the ramp door was open.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JBh2IQPwc8o
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
10th Jul 2022, 10:13
Replies: 10
Views: 6,986
Posted By AOB9

Got to love the intensity and dramatics the media...

Got to love the intensity and dramatics the media employs to tell a simple story.
Forum: Rumours & News
9th Jun 2022, 07:05
Replies: 102
Views: 45,269
Posted By AOB9

I often regret that I didn't push myself hard...

I often regret that I didn't push myself hard enough to become an airline pilot. However, when I see something like this I feel I may have chosen the right path after all.
Forum: Rumours & News
17th May 2022, 07:06
Replies: 283
Views: 126,784
Posted By AOB9

I have been quietly following the content on this...

I have been quietly following the content on this website for many years out of genuine interest in the topics ( I don't work in aviation). In the past few years there seems to be increasing evidence...
Forum: Rumours & News
31st Jan 2021, 11:52
Replies: 1,808
Views: 3,083,481
Posted By AOB9

If this is true, it is absolutely frightening to...

If this is true, it is absolutely frightening to think that a person feels he/she has the right to assume such a responsible job without the proper credentials.
And even more frightening to learn...
Forum: Private Flying
18th Jun 2013, 21:02
Replies: 2
Views: 1,573
Posted By AOB9

Leisure flying near Bordeaux,France

I'm heading to Bordeaux for a week in July with my family and would love to take in a leisure flight(s) in the area. It would be all the better if I could log the hr(s) as I am currently training for...
Forum: Rumours & News
17th Jan 2013, 13:14
Replies: 2,185
Views: 1,035,370
Posted By AOB9

I've done a lot of searching here and elsewhere...

I've done a lot of searching here and elsewhere but can't find a direct answer to my query. I understand ( from media sources) that the Dreamliner relies more heavily on battery power than other...
Forum: Rumours & News
29th Dec 2012, 08:15
Replies: 1,357
Views: 811,191
Posted By AOB9

Update to this thread. Today's news...

Update to this thread.

Today's news according to "thejournal.ie"

US lawsuit taken against manufacturers of Cork Airport crash plane...
Forum: Private Flying
12th Nov 2012, 10:14
Replies: 17
Views: 5,688
Posted By AOB9

Ireland has a relatively small GA community and...

Ireland has a relatively small GA community and is very sadenned by this tragic event.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
4th Aug 2012, 13:19
Replies: 3,880
Views: 1,098,953
Posted By AOB9

Media attention seeking again!!!!! Anyone with an...

Media attention seeking again!!!!! Anyone with an ounce of sense knows that moving passengers through doors faster is of no consequence if the bottle-neck is in the aisle.
Forum: Private Flying
10th Jun 2012, 17:04
Replies: 191
Views: 159,337
Posted By AOB9

Well done, great feeling

Well done, great feeling
Forum: Space Flight and Operations
7th Jun 2012, 07:44
Replies: 8
Views: 6,397
Posted By AOB9

This is an interesting development but only adds...

This is an interesting development but only adds to what we already believe to be true i.e they died as castaways. It would be incredible if they find wreckage during the search this month.
Forum: Rumours & News
4th Jun 2012, 08:04
Replies: 284
Views: 226,962
Posted By AOB9

Apologies, slightly off topic; @Arfur Dent...

Apologies, slightly off topic;

@Arfur Dent "That's why in the old days on little aircraft we always aimed to land a third of the way up the runway on a PFL."

This is a very interesting point....
Forum: Medical & Health
28th May 2012, 22:05
Replies: 82
Views: 22,544
Posted By AOB9

Thanks for the update. You are a true inspiration...

Thanks for the update. You are a true inspiration and I, like many others have to constantly remind myself of how lucky I am when I feel let down by simple things in life. The fact is that (like you)...
Forum: Safety, CRM, QA & Emergency Response Planning
17th Apr 2012, 07:03
Replies: 65
Views: 33,292
Posted By AOB9

Having spent many years on shift work in the...

Having spent many years on shift work in the pharmaceutical industry I can confirm that 'sleepiness' can create some pretty weird "illusions". Actually I'm surprised to read that a sleeping pilot can...
Forum: Medical & Health
22nd Mar 2012, 16:45
Replies: 17
Views: 9,111
Posted By AOB9

I've had it in the past so maybe I'm living proof...

I've had it in the past so maybe I'm living proof that it can go away. I never failed a hearing test though which is quite amazing given that you would imagine the "ringing" would clash with the...
Forum: Space Flight and Operations
20th Mar 2012, 20:38
Replies: 8
Views: 6,397
Posted By AOB9

Search for amelia earhart starts again

Search for Amelia Earhart Starts Again : Discovery News (http://news.discovery.com/history/amelia-earhart-search-resumes-120320.html)
Forum: Private Flying
17th Mar 2012, 14:23
Replies: 41
Views: 4,424
Posted By AOB9

I've done one of those earlier on that required...

I've done one of those earlier on that required some real quick intervention by the instructor. Never did it again though.



I've got it, I completely understand what you are saying.

Thanks...
Forum: Private Flying
17th Mar 2012, 11:39
Replies: 41
Views: 4,424
Posted By AOB9

Cessna 172 , Flaps stage 2; 70 knots...............

Cessna 172 , Flaps stage 2; 70 knots............ normally . Also Flaps stage 3 @ 60-65 knots but this is purely for "variation" and is not standard. Runaway is "huge", over 2,000 m, Asphalt.

In...
Forum: Private Flying
16th Mar 2012, 23:03
Replies: 41
Views: 4,424
Posted By AOB9

@mad_jock Coming from somebody with almost 6,000...

@mad_jock Coming from somebody with almost 6,000 posts I will take that as very sound advice and will certainly give it a go next time out. I understand your what you are saying, there is an urgency...
Forum: Private Flying
16th Mar 2012, 22:49
Replies: 41
Views: 4,424
Posted By AOB9

@RyanRs, thank you for the contribution and what...

@RyanRs, thank you for the contribution and what you say is indeed very relevant. Of course there is a certain reluctance to go solo but not a "fear" of going solo as such. You are also correct when...
Forum: Private Flying
14th Mar 2012, 20:47
Replies: 41
Views: 4,424
Posted By AOB9

Thank you all for your replies, I didn't expect...

Thank you all for your replies, I didn't expect this much feedback. A curious thing happened today. A guy at the flight club (PPL) rang me to discuss a work issue ( we're both self employed). During...
Forum: Private Flying
13th Mar 2012, 22:52
Replies: 41
Views: 4,424
Posted By AOB9

A question for Instructors and experienced PPL's

I'm 17hrs into my PPL training and my financial situation has taken a "dip". So much so that there is now a growing gap between each lesson which is leading to a lack of continuity. The Irish weather...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
6th Feb 2012, 22:08
Replies: 95
Views: 37,354
Posted By AOB9

Slightly off topic..........There are a lot of...

Slightly off topic..........There are a lot of people in Ireland ( where I live) believe we would do well to have MOL negotiate in Europe at a political level for the Irish people. The mind boggles...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
21st Jan 2012, 10:37
Replies: 95
Views: 37,354
Posted By AOB9

MOL hates pilots, staff, aviation authorities,...

MOL hates pilots, staff, aviation authorities, politicians and customers. But he's entertaining.

Peacocks. That's a good one. :oh:
Forum: Private Flying
19th Nov 2011, 22:22
Replies: 20
Views: 3,227
Posted By AOB9

Excellent, well done. I'm 17hrs in training but...

Excellent, well done. I'm 17hrs in training but going solo is oh so close now. Terrified and excited at the same time.
Forum: Private Flying
18th Nov 2011, 13:59
Replies: 20
Views: 3,227
Posted By AOB9

Agree with all of that!!!! That's...

Agree with all of that!!!!




That's the bit most people have a problem with :ok:
Forum: Private Flying
17th Nov 2011, 21:18
Replies: 20
Views: 3,227
Posted By AOB9

I have done lots of studying by correspondence...

I have done lots of studying by correspondence and achieved my chemistry degree through the Open University. I totally recommend this method of study EXCEPT when it comes to my PPL. Initially I...
Forum: Rumours & News
17th Nov 2011, 20:46
Replies: 48
Views: 19,800
Posted By AOB9

A perfect example of how "modern world"...

A perfect example of how "modern world" procedures can turn a seemingly minor incident into something newsworthy. The only solution is to bring an empty cola bottle in the flight bag.:O
Forum: Private Flying
10th Nov 2011, 07:52
Replies: 68
Views: 8,577
Posted By AOB9

GeeWhizz, Probably a bit off topic so I'll...

GeeWhizz,

Probably a bit off topic so I'll leave it at this.

I totally agree with you on all of those points. I should have pointed out that I was referring to the earlier stages of training...
Forum: Private Flying
6th Nov 2011, 22:51
Replies: 68
Views: 8,577
Posted By AOB9

Just to add to the Flight Simulator...

Just to add to the Flight Simulator query.......I'm 17hrs training for PPL and I DO use flight simulator at home. I have been doing so for many years. F S is useless (even counterproductive) when...
Forum: Private Flying
17th Oct 2011, 22:31
Replies: 3
Views: 781
Posted By AOB9

Delayed Solo

I'm training for my PPL in Ireland. The weather has been so bad here that I have been unable to keep regular lessons. Work commitments also prevent me from rushing to the airport whenever there is a...
Forum: Medical & Health
4th Oct 2011, 20:11
Replies: 82
Views: 22,544
Posted By AOB9

Great to see you activating your alternate. I...

Great to see you activating your alternate. I have also made a big change in my career recently, although not for medical reasons ( well actually for sanity reasons). Having been made redundant from...
Forum: Rumours & News
30th Aug 2011, 23:10
Replies: 159
Views: 36,083
Posted By AOB9

I find the whole subject of Automation vs Manual...

I find the whole subject of Automation vs Manual very interesting. I'm not a commercial pilot, only a mere (43 yr old) PPL trainee. However, I joined the pharmaceutical industry as a process operator...
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