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Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
2nd Jan 2024, 20:58
Replies: 1,146
Views: 1,050,902
Posted By 787PIC

JAL Collision

I won't try to speculate the cause of this horrific collision, but one thing that is obvious was the amazing speed at which the A-350 was evacuated!
A testament to the training and professionalism...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
15th Aug 2022, 00:26
Replies: 30
Views: 13,173
Posted By 787PIC

QR Fires All 4 Pilots!

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/1284x1597/7c7f8e7f_db48_44cc_bae0_d2a84bde55fe_68cde47927f984b6a134c3c51773eb3b22e524df.jpeg
ORD is a jungle, even for this former United pilot!
l...
Forum: Rumours & News
17th Jan 2022, 20:16
Replies: 87
Views: 48,569
Posted By 787PIC

And Ryanair!

And Ryanair!
Forum: Rumours & News
3rd Feb 2020, 23:15
Replies: 120
Views: 103,130
Posted By 787PIC

Safe Landing in Madrid

https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/1692914243975
Kudos to Air Canada crew!
They handled this emergency perfectly.
...
Forum: Rumours & News
13th Jan 2020, 19:51
Replies: 2
Views: 3,154
Posted By 787PIC

PS 752, We failed to protect our commercial aviation

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/960x462/on_cbc_0cc40fb6337ac7f1f80471618f9e71aee2447fe5.jpg
http://www.cbc.ca/player/play/1669435971968/ On CBC: We failed to protect our passengers...
Forum: Rumours & News
6th Dec 2019, 06:32
Replies: 113
Views: 126,903
Posted By 787PIC

If not represented by a strong union, "fatigue...

If not represented by a strong union, "fatigue reports" are treated by the management as nails into pilot's own coffin!
Try calling fatigued or writing SMS reports, twice in a row at an airline like...
Forum: Rumours & News
7th Nov 2019, 04:02
Replies: 179
Views: 287,829
Posted By 787PIC

Pilot Shortge

I’ve been flying commercially for about 53 years. (40 years airlines and 13 years of private jets after retirement.)
l’ve been hearing about this BS for all those years. Even when airlines were...
Forum: Rumours & News
30th Oct 2019, 18:50
Replies: 4,656
Views: 4,809,458
Posted By 787PIC

Devil Safe Landing!

I am afraid the only acceptable way to return the 737 MAX to service is the addition of this "Red Button"! ;)

Otherwise, I am certain the Boeing management is already looking into filling for BK,...
Forum: Rumours & News
28th Oct 2019, 01:21
Replies: 8
Views: 13,404
Posted By 787PIC

Just as we thought we knew all about the problems MAX!

Many have written stories and articles about the problems at Boeing and the 737 MAX.

I found this version the best and most accurate so far!

It even includes an audio version for those of us...
Forum: Rumours & News
14th Sep 2019, 19:17
Replies: 103
Views: 128,859
Posted By 787PIC

Following an RA

Everybody is an "aviation expert" until the Lavatory backs up! :-)
I hear all you experts analyzing the RA maneuver, or the lack of by the United 'Guppy.'
At airports like SFO, with parallel visual...
Forum: Rumours & News
16th Aug 2019, 16:05
Replies: 241
Views: 314,385
Posted By 787PIC

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/...

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/750x1119/01ad6c96_ef58_407e_b6c3_64cedd21f9b1_e191eecb9f8467c2553f415cf56d9f6335533822.jpeg
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
16th Aug 2019, 15:21
Replies: 93
Views: 73,646
Posted By 787PIC

A redneck worshiped by millions of NASCAR crazies...

A redneck worshiped by millions of NASCAR crazies with MAGA hats!😎
Perhaps intimidated his pilots to take this brand new high performance jet into an airport (0A9) that is barely OK for a small prop...
Forum: Rumours & News
9th Jul 2019, 23:31
Replies: 78
Views: 104,676
Posted By 787PIC

I sure hope so!

I sure hope so!
Forum: Rumours & News
9th Jul 2019, 22:51
Replies: 78
Views: 104,676
Posted By 787PIC

VistaJet (VJT868) Causing Chaos in SEA!

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=_2YsabrDEug&feature=youtu.be

These dangerous morons should never be allowed within 50’ of an aircraft!
Forum: Rumours & News
18th Jun 2019, 01:00
Replies: 49
Views: 61,788
Posted By 787PIC

UAL Arrival!

United was getting ready to scrap the 57’s!
These fellas made it easy for them!😎...
Forum: Rumours & News
24th Feb 2019, 17:16
Replies: 78
Views: 41,143
Posted By 787PIC

I was privileged to have commanded every Boeing...

I was privileged to have commanded every Boeing and Douglas commercial jet ever designed. Including the Classic 747-100, 200, F, and SP, on which I spent the better part of 15 years and 10,000 Hrs....
Forum: Rumours & News
18th Apr 2018, 05:47
Replies: 12
Views: 8,594
Posted By 787PIC

Pilot pushing started with the barnstormers and...

Pilot pushing started with the barnstormers and still alive and well!
Unfortunately ValueJet proved you cannot chase bargain hunters away from a burning aircraft!
Forum: Rumours & News
26th Oct 2017, 04:36
Replies: 145
Views: 99,320
Posted By 787PIC

Perhaps Transport Canada should look at crew rest...

Perhaps Transport Canada should look at crew rest issues a bit more closer!

Fatigued PM sets the Ground freq. on the STBY head, but inadvertently flips the switch.
Tired pilots fail to recognize...
Forum: Rumours & News
24th Oct 2017, 07:53
Replies: 145
Views: 99,320
Posted By 787PIC

Not good! Going NORDO after landing clearance...

Not good!
Going NORDO after landing clearance is issued is very sloppy piloting. Even if the radio quits, you have two other radios. In a busy environment like SFO, if I don't hear anything for more...
Forum: Middle East
20th Sep 2017, 05:29
Replies: 137
Views: 147,092
Posted By 787PIC

A380 Go Around(S)

The only thing I know about A380 is that it is butt ugly!
However, modern airliners that I am familiar with, like the 787,777, and 744 all have radio altimeters that depict absolute height above...
Forum: Rumours & News
8th Aug 2017, 06:18
Replies: 1,219
Views: 780,697
Posted By 787PIC

When I started this thread the above was the...

When I started this thread the above was the first response to my comment.
I would like to remind the Gentleman, "What is 4 Feet between friends?":cool:
Forum: Rumours & News
19th Jul 2017, 06:41
Replies: 1,219
Views: 780,697
Posted By 787PIC

Any Canadian airline pilots, does Canada follow...

Any Canadian airline pilots, does Canada follow any of the FAR-117 rest rules?
Thanks
Forum: Rumours & News
14th Jul 2017, 07:00
Replies: 1,219
Views: 780,697
Posted By 787PIC

"Finally a balanced viewpoint instead of...

"Finally a balanced viewpoint instead of sensational nonsense.."

Canadian prelim report:
"The closest lateral proximity between ACA759 and one of the four aircraft on taxiway C was 29 feet."
...
Forum: Rumours & News
11th Jul 2017, 01:16
Replies: 1,219
Views: 780,697
Posted By 787PIC

Near miss with 5 airliners waiting for T/O on taxiway "C" in SFO!

Anyone with more info or possibly the ATC tapes of an incident in SFO, on Friday July 07, just before midnight local time?
Apparently an Air Canada jet cleared to land on 28R had lined up with the...
Forum: Rumours & News
6th Aug 2016, 18:00
Replies: 1,758
Views: 2,136,886
Posted By 787PIC

Obviously, too early to jump into any conclusions...

Obviously, too early to jump into any conclusions and I hate to speculate.
Heard from a former EK Pilot, this particular tail number was known as the "pig!"
(An old and heavy -300 with the -200...
Forum: Rumours & News
7th Jun 2016, 21:33
Replies: 1
Views: 8,976
Posted By 787PIC

Disappearing Airliners!

As with the Malaysian 777, the clock is running down fast on locating the "black boxes" on the missing Egyptian 320.
We all know there is only a limited time to find the pings from those boxes and...
Forum: Rumours & News
23rd Mar 2016, 04:15
Replies: 1,540
Views: 1,785,279
Posted By 787PIC

I hate to speculate since we know very little...

I hate to speculate since we know very little details at this time.
However, every pilot and especially airline management must remember that FATIGUE is the silent killer!
Captain Ross Aimer
UAL...
Forum: Rumours & News
9th Sep 2015, 06:12
Replies: 746
Views: 793,494
Posted By 787PIC

777 Fire

A testimony to the training and professionalism of flight and cabin crews.
I wish I could say that about those dummies who were sliding down the shoots with their luggage in hand.
The BA 777 that...
Forum: Rumours & News
12th Jan 2013, 16:24
Replies: 263
Views: 106,769
Posted By 787PIC

787 Troubles

The horrific onboard fire and the subsequent tragic crash of the UPS 744F flight in DXB was suspected to have been caused by a shipment of inactive container of Li-Ion batteries.
Most flight crews...
Forum: Freight Dogs
30th Jul 2011, 23:29
Replies: 152
Views: 99,295
Posted By 787PIC

Asiana Crash

Hardly a blip on the media radar screen here in the US!
Same as with the UPS crash in DXB.
A couple of "freight dogs" crash in a far out place. Sadly no one gives a damn!
Now, if a bunch of...
Forum: Rumours & News
7th Sep 2010, 22:19
Replies: 731
Views: 549,514
Posted By 787PIC

UPS Aircraft Down in Dubai

For years ALPA and other unions have advocated for better safety and security at cargo carriers. Their efforts stymied by the greedy management of those airlines and the lack of interest at FAA and...
Forum: Rumours & News
14th Mar 2010, 17:19
Replies: 296
Views: 61,562
Posted By 787PIC

JFK Controller

Dear Mr. Mouse,

The child was never controlling anything.
Merely relaying the real controller's instructions, and very nicely I might add!
(Just like when oceanic flights talk to AirInc, or a...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
30th Jun 2009, 07:44
Replies: 11
Views: 2,397
Posted By 787PIC

Powering Down the 777

Perhaps the residual power from the PMGs while the engines are winding down!
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