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Forum: Rumours & News
19th Mar 2019, 10:38
Replies: 920
Views: 2,316,750
Posted By valvanuz

More than a year for the final report, probably....

More than a year for the final report, probably. But by the preliminary report which should be out in a couple of weeks, there will be some pretty strong hints.
Forum: Rumours & News
22nd May 2016, 12:26
Replies: 1,184
Views: 2,630,746
Posted By valvanuz

You probably do not do much cooking. You would...

You probably do not do much cooking. You would know that just a couple of soup spoons of any cheap brandy (40°) make flames high enough to singe nicely your hair if not careful. ;)
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Jul 2015, 14:14
Replies: 41
Views: 29,132
Posted By valvanuz

Final Report

Final report has been posted on the French Military BEA (available in English)


Les rapports des bureaux enquêtes accidents défense...
Forum: Rumours & News
3rd Jan 2015, 16:55
Replies: 3,923
Views: 4,453,046
Posted By valvanuz

His mother has been on French TV a couple of...

His mother has been on French TV a couple of times already. Some people knew where to find her...
Forum: Rumours & News
7th Aug 2014, 08:47
Replies: 292
Views: 255,282
Posted By valvanuz

Blank CVR

According to French radio Europe-1, the CVR has malfunctioned and the tape is blank.
French BEA refused to comment and referred to this afternoon press conference.
Forum: Rumours & News
13th Mar 2014, 10:22
Replies: 11,831
Views: 24,210,031
Posted By valvanuz

Thats about it... I would add: no emergency...

Thats about it...

I would add: no emergency beacon so either under water or intact on land.
Forum: Rumours & News
10th Mar 2014, 11:28
Replies: 11,831
Views: 24,210,031
Posted By valvanuz

Malacca straits

The straits of Malacca is one of the worlds busiest shipping lane with hundreds of ships transiting daily, not counting local traffic, ferries and fishermen. If a large plane were to crash, there...
Forum: Rumours & News
15th Jan 2014, 07:57
Replies: 108
Views: 66,689
Posted By valvanuz

207592: I agree, ATC emergency messages...

207592:

I agree, ATC emergency messages should be just that and not combined with other information.

Message should be clear and brief.

A message such as "EZ 123: cancel take-off clearance"...
Forum: Rumours & News
24th Nov 2013, 12:46
Replies: 310
Views: 176,595
Posted By valvanuz

This flight landed at 9:30 pm. So much for an...

This flight landed at 9:30 pm. So much for an all-niter! Well, must have been a short night for the crew but for other reasons :rolleyes:
Forum: Rumours & News
31st Aug 2013, 07:46
Replies: 89
Views: 48,456
Posted By valvanuz

We all know that AF pilots are the worse. ...

We all know that AF pilots are the worse.

This crew may have botched their approach but, besides the co-pilot bruised ego, managed to land their A380 safely after a GA.

The Turkish B737 crew...
Forum: Rumours & News
30th Aug 2013, 16:43
Replies: 89
Views: 48,456
Posted By valvanuz

Well, a high fast approach at a busy airport like...

Well, a high fast approach at a busy airport like JFK with a 350 tons beast will make an interesting Energy Management challenge for any pilot I would say.
Question is: do you really want to...
Forum: Tech Log
25th Aug 2013, 08:54
Replies: 1,033
Views: 502,472
Posted By valvanuz

Using Google earth, I compute the following: ...

Using Google earth, I compute the following:
highway altitude:+/- 640ft
Mrs Benson pine tree altitude: +/-830ft
distance from highway to pine tree: +/-14200ft

That makes for an angle of less...
Forum: Tech Log
21st Aug 2013, 09:56
Replies: 1,033
Views: 502,472
Posted By valvanuz

vertical speed

The issue is that we do not know the plane vertical speed.

If they had a high descent rate, 13 seconds before tree impact(+/- 850ft), they could be high enough to see the runway assuming normal...
Forum: Tech Log
21st Aug 2013, 07:29
Replies: 1,033
Views: 502,472
Posted By valvanuz

mm landing profile

Very interesting profile. I made one (not nearly as clear) for myself and came to the same conclusions.

I used the latest USGS map (2003 elevation database) with the following altitude curves:...
Forum: Tech Log
13th Jul 2012, 17:56
Replies: 61
Views: 13,299
Posted By valvanuz

A yard is a meter! Fine with me, you sell...

A yard is a meter!

Fine with me, you sell me meters, I'll pay you yards
Forum: Rumours & News
15th Jul 2011, 20:37
Replies: 41
Views: 18,019
Posted By valvanuz

Not JFK, but maybe the Bostonian accent!

Not JFK, but maybe the Bostonian accent!
Forum: Rumours & News
31st May 2011, 08:47
Replies: 431
Views: 266,930
Posted By valvanuz

Fender-bender for 2 Delta planes at ATL Thursday...

Fender-bender for 2 Delta planes at ATL Thursday night | 11alive.com (http://www.11alive.com/rss/article/190817/40/Fender-bender-for-2-Delta-planes-at-ATL-Thursday-night)

By the way, you could...
Forum: Tech Log
12th May 2011, 11:53
Replies: 2,546
Views: 934,010
Posted By valvanuz

In many countries, death certificates can only be...

In many countries, death certificates can only be given with actual physical proof of death. Otherwise, very long "washout" periods have to be met. It can turn out to be administrative nightmares for...
Forum: ATC Issues
28th Apr 2011, 18:58
Replies: 20
Views: 7,982
Posted By valvanuz

French Police is looking at an "inside" i.e....

French Police is looking at an "inside" i.e. professional lead.
Forum: Tech Log
24th Apr 2011, 08:43
Replies: 8
Views: 4,387
Posted By valvanuz

If you see an A380 coming on the opposite...

If you see an A380 coming on the opposite taxiway, get away quick. No room for two when the Super is on the bridge.
Forum: Tech Log
19th Apr 2011, 14:34
Replies: 3,893
Views: 1,538,468
Posted By valvanuz

Lazerdog Ile de Sein is due to leave las...

Lazerdog

Ile de Sein is due to leave las Palmas april 21st to start the search. Apparently, the ship has been doing sea trials yesterday off the coast. (Testing new equipment?)
Forum: Tech Log
15th Apr 2011, 19:03
Replies: 3,893
Views: 1,538,468
Posted By valvanuz

Given that all studies show weak and rather...

Given that all studies show weak and rather random sea currents, I would agree. Nevertheless, I would not bet on east to west vs. west to east direction... That bird was obviously way out of control!
Forum: Tech Log
15th Apr 2011, 18:47
Replies: 3,893
Views: 1,538,468
Posted By valvanuz

:* 60mph is awfully fast. Fastest nuke sub...

:* 60mph is awfully fast. Fastest nuke sub (Russian) barely reached 45kn. Average is in the 25 to 30kn range with big powerfull propellers and hydrodynamic shape...
Forum: Rumours & News
13th Apr 2011, 12:49
Replies: 431
Views: 266,930
Posted By valvanuz

JFK airport was not designed for the A380 :O and...

JFK airport was not designed for the A380 :O and they had to make quite a few adjustments to make it fit.

There are a bunch of restrictions for circulating the A380 around. Apparently, the plane...
Forum: Rumours & News
13th Apr 2011, 10:28
Replies: 431
Views: 266,930
Posted By valvanuz

In many countries, if you are not properly parked...

In many countries, if you are not properly parked off the road, insurance will not fully cover.:=

If a lorry has its ass stuck on a railway crossing because there is not enough space ahead, are...
Forum: Tech Log
11th Apr 2011, 12:36
Replies: 3,893
Views: 1,538,468
Posted By valvanuz

Thanks TAkata, If this is the case, is it...

Thanks TAkata,

If this is the case, is it safe to assume there were no malfunctions of rudder, flaps and ailerons at least until the last ACARS received (cabin vertical pressure i.e. +/- 6000ft)?...
Forum: Tech Log
11th Apr 2011, 08:53
Replies: 3,893
Views: 1,538,468
Posted By valvanuz

ACARS

Would you get ACARS for major malfunctions of ailerons, flaps or rudder?
Forum: Rumours & News
6th Dec 2010, 12:53
Replies: 550
Views: 128,753
Posted By valvanuz

Titanium turtle

This is an outrageous decision. Just show a material link with an event and you can be made responsible. I am guilty because I did slam the door and my scarred neighbor upstairs dropped the pot of...
Forum: Rumours & News
16th Nov 2010, 15:00
Replies: 1,964
Views: 1,337,685
Posted By valvanuz

380 experience

quote Bleve


"Not to take anything away from Captain R de C, but lets not forget that he was fortunate enough to have 2 other experienced A380 Captains on the flightdeck to assist him. eg The PA...
Forum: Rumours & News
5th Nov 2010, 07:33
Replies: 1,964
Views: 1,337,685
Posted By valvanuz

Reverse ?

A couple of pointers from Mr. Gallois, EADS CEO, being interviewed on French radio this morning.
Mr. Gallois confirmed Qantas info that the plane blew two or three tires on landing due to its heavy...
Forum: Rumours & News
28th Sep 2010, 15:24
Replies: 33
Views: 14,716
Posted By valvanuz

Delta is Delta

As a passenger, if my ticket says Delta, the ticket counter says Delta and the plane paint says Delta, it is a DELTA flight.

I am upset enough already to discover at the last minute I am flying...
Forum: Rumours & News
15th Sep 2010, 08:46
Replies: 731
Views: 548,475
Posted By valvanuz

flight deck airflow

Sorry guys, I do not understand all that fuss about an over pressurized flight deck. I do not think anything like an airtight cockpit of a big pressure difference with the rest of the airframe is...
Forum: Rumours & News
10th Sep 2010, 11:58
Replies: 731
Views: 548,475
Posted By valvanuz

Aviation and maritime...

Interesting parallels between aviation and maritime but some differences If we compare a 747-400 freighter with the equivalent in the maritime world you would get a container ship such as the Maersk...
Forum: Rumours & News
1st Sep 2010, 12:28
Replies: 1,543
Views: 855,922
Posted By valvanuz

Quote: ...the investigation performed on site...

Quote:
...the investigation performed on site revealed that 25ft high electrical lines, located perpendicularly to the runway axis, at about 1100m from the runway threshold, were found sheared...
...
Forum: Rumours & News
18th May 2010, 14:50
Replies: 1,543
Views: 855,922
Posted By valvanuz

wings?

The last picture is puzzling: are these the two wings? Or it is a single wing and what is left of the fuselage?
I cannot understand how the two wings would manage to be at the front end of the crash...
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