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Forum: Rumours & News
10th Mar 2014, 20:37
Replies: 11,831
Views: 24,225,415
Posted By Tri-To-Start

That means nothing!! If you call a cell...

That means nothing!!

If you call a cell phone that's been destroyed or out of service you'll still hear a ring from your end.
Forum: Rumours & News
16th Jun 2010, 20:23
Replies: 71
Views: 28,320
Posted By Tri-To-Start

I bet the captain simply gave her a short...

I bet the captain simply gave her a short briefing, told her to put on the headset and then said "touch nothing".

Having her upfront could have prevented a disaster if another unforseen event had...
Forum: Rumours & News
16th Jun 2010, 18:43
Replies: 71
Views: 28,320
Posted By Tri-To-Start

First of all don't call me Shirley. ...

First of all don't call me Shirley.

Secondly this was a wise decision in the event that another situation had occured at the same time. The potential for multiple problems cascading all at once...
Forum: Rumours & News
9th Dec 2009, 17:39
Replies: 701
Views: 209,441
Posted By Tri-To-Start

Very well stated observation!!

Very well stated observation!!
Forum: Rumours & News
14th Nov 2009, 23:20
Replies: 142
Views: 49,086
Posted By Tri-To-Start

He exceeded .02. By how much hasn't been made...

He exceeded .02. By how much hasn't been made public yet.

The problem is violation of the law and his contract.

Realisticlly if he had a beer or glass of wine that morning I doubt he'd be...
Forum: Rumours & News
14th Nov 2009, 02:13
Replies: 142
Views: 49,086
Posted By Tri-To-Start

Yes life it tough. He could have simply called...

Yes life it tough. He could have simply called in sick with virtually no ramifications.



If he had a Mimosa at breakfast that would be one thing. If he was so drunk the night before that he...
Forum: Rumours & News
13th Nov 2009, 02:32
Replies: 142
Views: 49,086
Posted By Tri-To-Start

Thanks Tan and Cityfan, Then the only thing...

Thanks Tan and Cityfan,
Then the only thing that prevented this pilot from simply calling in sick was likely ego, judgement and desire to get back home.

It sounds like airline policy is such that...
Forum: Rumours & News
12th Nov 2009, 21:32
Replies: 142
Views: 49,086
Posted By Tri-To-Start

Can any mainline airline pilots answer these...

Can any mainline airline pilots answer these questions. What if the UA pilot decided he made a bad mistake and chose to call in sick that morning.

1. Does he simply call the airline and say he's...
Forum: Rumours & News
12th Nov 2009, 18:07
Replies: 142
Views: 49,086
Posted By Tri-To-Start

The other thing I don't quite understand is why a...

The other thing I don't quite understand is why a pilot who'd been under the influence doesn't just call in sick.

If this pilot called in sick, UA would have find a reserve and it would likely be...
Forum: Rumours & News
12th Nov 2009, 02:17
Replies: 142
Views: 49,086
Posted By Tri-To-Start

Absolutely. Flying has never been safer IMHO....

Absolutely. Flying has never been safer IMHO. For every story like this you here there are thousand of airline professionals doing everything they can to keep you safe.

In this case the system...
Forum: Rumours & News
11th Nov 2009, 22:08
Replies: 142
Views: 49,086
Posted By Tri-To-Start

I would venture a guess that his "partaking of...

I would venture a guess that his "partaking of the spirits" was the evening before. I don't think it's all that likely that a professional pilot would wake up and hit the bottle a few hours before...
Forum: Rumours & News
11th Nov 2009, 20:00
Replies: 142
Views: 49,086
Posted By Tri-To-Start

Yes, you're right. I re-read the article. No...

Yes, you're right. I re-read the article. No actual level was reported.
Forum: Rumours & News
11th Nov 2009, 19:11
Replies: 142
Views: 49,086
Posted By Tri-To-Start

.02 is the equivalent of a man having half a...

.02 is the equivalent of a man having half a beer. That's hardly drunk unless this person had a very low tolerance to alcohol. I'm curious what set of actions triggered the chief steward to turn him...
Forum: Rumours & News
4th Nov 2009, 14:39
Replies: 701
Views: 209,441
Posted By Tri-To-Start

I would recommend leaving off the penalty brake...

I would recommend leaving off the penalty brake on an aircraft:D
Forum: Rumours & News
31st Oct 2009, 02:33
Replies: 701
Views: 209,441
Posted By Tri-To-Start

Yes, they forgot to fly the plane with 150 lives...

Yes, they forgot to fly the plane with 150 lives on board. But they're good old chaps. Let's pat them on the back and tell them the public is being overly sensitive.

It's a slap in the face to...
Forum: Rumours & News
30th Oct 2009, 02:22
Replies: 701
Views: 209,441
Posted By Tri-To-Start

Yes, but we all know that it's usually a series...

Yes, but we all know that it's usually a series of otherwise benign events that create aviation disasters. Pilots mesmerized over their laptops was the first event. If another event had occurred at...
Forum: Rumours & News
29th Oct 2009, 20:45
Replies: 34
Views: 7,213
Posted By Tri-To-Start

AS always used to provide written prayers with...

AS always used to provide written prayers with the snack trays.
Forum: Rumours & News
29th Oct 2009, 20:41
Replies: 701
Views: 209,441
Posted By Tri-To-Start

It's more then fuel. When the airmen lost...

It's more then fuel. When the airmen lost situational awareness then lives were at risk.
Forum: Rumours & News
28th Oct 2009, 02:32
Replies: 701
Views: 209,441
Posted By Tri-To-Start

I can see some benefit in using laptops and other...

I can see some benefit in using laptops and other technology while cruising on long flights. However the same rules need to apply as if a pilot has to leave the flight deck. The flying pilot needs...
Forum: Rumours & News
27th Oct 2009, 22:17
Replies: 701
Views: 209,441
Posted By Tri-To-Start

No, I think two pilots ruined two pilot's careers.

No, I think two pilots ruined two pilot's careers.
Forum: Rumours & News
27th Oct 2009, 13:35
Replies: 701
Views: 209,441
Posted By Tri-To-Start

It is when they blatantly violated their...

It is when they blatantly violated their companies policy and put 150 lives at risk.

If they dozed off, I might cut them some slack.
Forum: Rumours & News
26th Oct 2009, 22:10
Replies: 701
Views: 209,441
Posted By Tri-To-Start

Aviate, Navigate, Communicate. The both...

Aviate, Navigate, Communicate.

The both simply forgot the basic rules of aviation with combined flight times of over 30,000 hours.
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
25th Mar 2009, 14:48
Replies: 47
Views: 37,599
Posted By Tri-To-Start

411A, Facinating info!! Was the L1011 a...

411A,
Facinating info!!

Was the L1011 a little underpowered for it's size? I know DL flew a mix of -200's and -500's. Were the -500's fitted with a higher trust version of the RB211?
...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
24th Mar 2009, 14:30
Replies: 47
Views: 37,599
Posted By Tri-To-Start

How would pilot's characterise the L1011?? Did it...

How would pilot's characterise the L1011?? Did it have it's quirks or was it a pilot's dream to fly?
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
23rd Mar 2009, 21:00
Replies: 47
Views: 37,599
Posted By Tri-To-Start

Any L1011's still flying??

If so, where are they? Are any of them freighters?
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
26th Feb 2009, 03:04
Replies: 21
Views: 1,995
Posted By Tri-To-Start

Use Avast. It's free and has full protection.

Use Avast. It's free and has full protection.
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