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Forum: Rumours & News
13th Dec 2020, 14:59
Replies: 34
Views: 17,723
Posted By JustOccurred2Me

Flight delayed as man climbs onto wing of 737 at Las Vegas

CNN reporting that Alaska Airlines flight 1437 delayed for approx 4hrs after a man scaled the perimeter fence at McCarran and climbed onto the wing of a 737
...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
10th Aug 2017, 21:21
Replies: 2
Views: 1,089
Posted By JustOccurred2Me

Question re. safety announcements

Flying last week with the family (LBA-PMI & back) a thought struck me about the safety announcements.

All airlines seem to go into a lot of detail about life jackets and rafts "in the unlikely...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
6th Nov 2015, 12:50
Replies: 27
Views: 8,087
Posted By JustOccurred2Me

They'll announce it 15 mins before it actually...

They'll announce it 15 mins before it actually happens, but don't worry - they'll be live-streaming the arrival. The stream will keep stopping and they'll miss the actual landing, but whatever.
...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
28th Oct 2015, 13:39
Replies: 40
Views: 8,175
Posted By JustOccurred2Me

Multiple studies have shown that people behave...

Multiple studies have shown that people behave irrationally in any panic situation. Whether it be aircraft or building emergencies, "common sense" often goes out of the window, and the problem is...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
11th Sep 2015, 12:40
Replies: 52
Views: 15,973
Posted By JustOccurred2Me

I've found immigration in most places to be surly...

I've found immigration in most places to be surly but acceptable. Never really liked going into Oz (have flown into Melbourne, Perth and Sydney) - bit of an attitude, confirmed by many friends and...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
1st Jul 2015, 21:14
Replies: 4
Views: 2,664
Posted By JustOccurred2Me

Birmingham today?

Was driving very close to Birmingham airport today with a colleague, wondering if anyone else saw the fairly large plane which took off about 12:25? Only reason for asking was the sheer amount of...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
13th Nov 2014, 12:54
Replies: 34
Views: 7,390
Posted By JustOccurred2Me

Given that every house in the neighbourhood seems...

Given that every house in the neighbourhood seems to be covered in the damn things, I'd be looking for some photovoltaic cells (solar panels), a length of wire and a good pair of wire cutters plus a...
Forum: Rumours & News
5th Sep 2014, 12:50
Replies: 109
Views: 248,886
Posted By JustOccurred2Me

I adore flying, yet hate heights. I can look out...

I adore flying, yet hate heights. I can look out of an a/c window and love every second of it, but freeze solid ten feet up a ladder.

I cannot imagine how :mad: terrified I would be, in what...
Forum: Rumours & News
18th Aug 2014, 20:23
Replies: 274
Views: 154,237
Posted By JustOccurred2Me

Sure, there's a lesson to be learnt from this -...

Sure, there's a lesson to be learnt from this - isn't there always? - but behind the headline is an inspirational story of a guy who clearly wasn't going to let the "mere" loss of an arm get in the...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
24th Apr 2014, 12:28
Replies: 23
Views: 4,696
Posted By JustOccurred2Me

The problem isn't really the cheap and nasty £5...

The problem isn't really the cheap and nasty £5 laser pointers - I doubt if they've got the range or power beyond 10ft or so.

It's this sort of stuff: High power laser pointers. Green laser...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
6th Feb 2014, 12:22
Replies: 20
Views: 7,515
Posted By JustOccurred2Me

Boarded a flight to Jo'burg with a heavy-smoking...

Boarded a flight to Jo'burg with a heavy-smoking colleague some years ago. He'd prepared for the smoke-free flight by packing several bags of jelly babies. Unfortunately, about half an hour into...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
12th Jul 2013, 12:37
Replies: 33
Views: 5,859
Posted By JustOccurred2Me

Maybe there are experts in the field who'd know...

Maybe there are experts in the field who'd know about such things, but I feel there is a possibility that passengers grabbing their belongings is just another manifestation of the "familiar actions...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
21st Jun 2013, 12:16
Replies: 22
Views: 5,417
Posted By JustOccurred2Me

Even if the whole premise is a good idea, as a...

Even if the whole premise is a good idea, as a mere SLF I don't understand why you'd want to build in the additional equipment (= weight) to the a/c when a perfectly good tug would do the job...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
15th Mar 2013, 13:22
Replies: 40
Views: 7,627
Posted By JustOccurred2Me

Many years ago "Not the Nine O'Clock News"...

Many years ago "Not the Nine O'Clock News" presented their alternative.

The passengers were loaded onto the carousel and simply stepped off when they saw their bags waiting for them in the...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
1st Mar 2013, 21:16
Replies: 17
Views: 4,515
Posted By JustOccurred2Me

Engine changes take anywhere from about twenty...

Engine changes take anywhere from about twenty minutes up to around 6-8 weeks, or longer if they decide to change the wing(s) at the same time. This time can be reduced slightly if they take the...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
20th Jan 2013, 07:58
Replies: 51
Views: 5,783
Posted By JustOccurred2Me

Not sure where GrahamO gets his info - they are...

Not sure where GrahamO gets his info - they are Lithium Cobalt Oxide batteries in the Dreamliner, commonly referred to as Lithium Ion. LiCoO2 batteries are much the same as in your laptop.

And...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
19th Jan 2013, 12:03
Replies: 51
Views: 5,783
Posted By JustOccurred2Me

Of course I will fly in a 787, given the chance. ...

Of course I will fly in a 787, given the chance.

It's all about managed risk; at the end of the day, any flight is basically a journey in a pressurised tube several miles above the ground powered...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
6th Dec 2012, 16:47
Replies: 5
Views: 1,611
Posted By JustOccurred2Me

How helpful. :ugh:

How helpful.

:ugh:
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
6th Dec 2012, 12:24
Replies: 5
Views: 1,611
Posted By JustOccurred2Me

Question re. contrails

Wish I'd been able to take a pic of this.

Day before yesterday, east Yorkshire, looking south-east. There were four decent sized military (I think) planes heading directly SE; two in front, two...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
1st Dec 2010, 21:11
Replies: 0
Views: 594
Posted By JustOccurred2Me

Snow

Hopefully not a daft question

I recall that early turbojets often used water injection for added thrust at takeoff. Is it the case therefore that modern turbofans flying through rain or snow...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
24th Feb 2010, 20:18
Replies: 26
Views: 2,832
Posted By JustOccurred2Me

We all found the customs / homeland security...

We all found the customs / homeland security staff at Sanford (Orlando) brilliant last summer, both entry and departure. Made my young daughters feel quite relaxed about what might have been a scary...
Forum: Rumours & News
24th Feb 2010, 20:08
Replies: 53
Views: 22,417
Posted By JustOccurred2Me

Nice TB, but perhaps a short, sharp snap of Daily...

Nice TB, but perhaps a short, sharp snap of Daily Mail Haiku would be more appropriate?


Kerosene gushes
Quickly from the starboard wing
Passengers panic.
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
14th Feb 2010, 19:06
Replies: 13
Views: 1,999
Posted By JustOccurred2Me

Thanks for that TJ, really appreciate the links.

Thanks for that TJ, really appreciate the links.
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
13th Feb 2010, 20:00
Replies: 13
Views: 1,999
Posted By JustOccurred2Me

Cheers, that's the one! We sat and watched...

Cheers, that's the one!

We sat and watched this, and just couldn't believe the ending. I remember the programme trailers mentioning an "incredible end" to the story, but we just reckoned on it...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
13th Feb 2010, 19:36
Replies: 13
Views: 1,999
Posted By JustOccurred2Me

Anyone identify this programme?

Have never seen this programme repeated and I can't even remember what it was called! Perhaps one of you here could convince me I didn't imagine it?

CH4 or BBC2 documentary, more than 5 years...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
3rd Feb 2010, 20:02
Replies: 53
Views: 37,336
Posted By JustOccurred2Me

Thanks for all the info. I'm realistic...

Thanks for all the info.

I'm realistic enough to know that straight economics means Concorde could never fly commercially now, but it's an absolute travesty that there isn't one left that *could*...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
2nd Feb 2010, 21:43
Replies: 53
Views: 37,336
Posted By JustOccurred2Me

Any airworthy Concorde left?

The trial starting today has reminded me of this.

Obviously none currently flying, but are there any airworthy Concorde left, or at least in a condition where they could be brought back to...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
26th Jan 2010, 22:29
Replies: 4
Views: 916
Posted By JustOccurred2Me

Thanks, much appreciated.

Thanks, much appreciated.
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
26th Jan 2010, 22:16
Replies: 4
Views: 916
Posted By JustOccurred2Me

Help deciphering numbers!

Lurking around here, I often see things like this (blatantly pillaged from another thread):2010/01/25 03:00 UTC
The observation is:
OLBA 250300Z 06004KT 030V090 5000 VCTS RA FEW020CB BKN026...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
26th Dec 2009, 21:31
Replies: 33
Views: 3,767
Posted By JustOccurred2Me

Couple of years back, LHR - MEL via Singapore....

Couple of years back, LHR - MEL via Singapore. Quite bumpy so seatbelt sign had been on for hours, no drinks service. Finally lights went off, captain announcement that all should be smooth for now....
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
25th Sep 2009, 19:04
Replies: 22
Views: 2,670
Posted By JustOccurred2Me

I'm with ukdean on this, it's been a very good...

I'm with ukdean on this, it's been a very good week for it. I always find myself wishing I was up there looking down.

Slightly OT but looking in the same direction, it's been an awesome week for...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
14th Sep 2009, 22:13
Replies: 25
Views: 4,729
Posted By JustOccurred2Me

Don't tar all check-in staff with the same brush....

Don't tar all check-in staff with the same brush. I've always found that a smile and a cheery word goes a long way with both check-in and CC. In over 20 years I've never had truly rude check-in...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
11th Sep 2009, 17:44
Replies: 6
Views: 1,183
Posted By JustOccurred2Me

Thanks again, appreciate the responses :ok:

Thanks again, appreciate the responses :ok:
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
10th Sep 2009, 20:09
Replies: 6
Views: 1,183
Posted By JustOccurred2Me

Thank you! Did think it was a smart-ish plane for...

Thank you! Did think it was a smart-ish plane for DHL.

Oh, and hope it all worked out okay for the nuns.
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
10th Sep 2009, 19:33
Replies: 6
Views: 1,183
Posted By JustOccurred2Me

Today at East Midlands

Hope you don't mind a couple of questions:

Drove past EMA this morning, 11.15ish - did I see a DHL freighter goaround? Seemed to get a long way down, then lost sight briefly, then saw it heading...
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