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2nd Jun 2020, 18:57
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Posted By Dan_Brown

Hang on a moment please. What makes you think...

Hang on a moment please. What makes you think they may have been looking out the windows? I've seen very experienced crews, a lot with pigmentation issues, flying along with the windows covered with...
30th May 2020, 00:59
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Posted By Dan_Brown

Sometimes I'm amused, sometimes I'm concerned,...

Sometimes I'm amused, sometimes I'm concerned, when someone suggests they LEARNT to fly on whatever A/C. The word learnt, is past tense. It gives the impression, after one learnt, there is no more...
29th May 2020, 08:29
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Posted By Dan_Brown

Auto throttles have have a lot to answer for,...

Auto throttles have have a lot to answer for, more so when the throttles dont move with power change.
They are just one more thing to take the "P/F" out of the loop.
28th May 2020, 15:47
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Posted By Dan_Brown

Without being critical of crew or company, i did...

Without being critical of crew or company, i did notice during that clip, the Captain wasn't using a five point harness. 4 points were used. In a deceleration that buckle will ride up above the...
27th May 2020, 14:54
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Posted By Dan_Brown

I am very interested to see the CVR transcript. ...

I am very interested to see the CVR transcript.

Also the autopsy report/results of the two pilots, may make very interesting reading
27th May 2020, 11:15
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Posted By Dan_Brown

An exellent post indeed. Well done. In...

An exellent post indeed. Well done.

In essence we have produced a load of robots who aren't able to think, leave alone outside the box.
27th May 2020, 10:29
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Posted By Dan_Brown

If I knew i was going to die because of the...

If I knew i was going to die because of the actions or inactions of the PF and he or she ignored my requests to stop what they were doing. If they still didn't relinquish control I would then be...
27th May 2020, 08:52
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Posted By Dan_Brown

Are you implying, that like the engines, if the...

Are you implying, that like the engines, if the crew run out of lubricant or liquid, they cease to function correctly??
If so, that is preposterous!!
26th May 2020, 22:13
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Posted By Dan_Brown

Too many vested interests in those boxes. Not all...

Too many vested interests in those boxes. Not all are for the safety of aviation.
26th May 2020, 18:10
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Posted By Dan_Brown

Maybe time to get rid of the pilots. Or keep them...

Maybe time to get rid of the pilots. Or keep them in the cockpit but just monitor, or intervene when the automatics fail.

With the degree of automation in aircraft these days, coupled/interfaced...
26th May 2020, 11:01
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Posted By Dan_Brown

Someone mentioned the airline involved, maybe...

Someone mentioned the airline involved, maybe blacklisted from European skies. Don't put money on that or hold your breath.
25th May 2020, 19:44
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Posted By Dan_Brown

Agree. This is one way we learn. That is by...

Agree.

This is one way we learn. That is by the mistakes of others. If we are deprived of any of the information, gleaned from an investigation, we ALL loose out.

By with holding this...
25th May 2020, 19:21
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Posted By Dan_Brown

Careful... The real problem in certain parts...

Careful...

The real problem in certain parts of the world and certain cultures, people are not selected on merit!!

Nepotism raises it's ugly head in all countries of course, somewhere along the...
25th May 2020, 15:08
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Posted By Dan_Brown

I am of the opinion a false G/S (6degs) was...

I am of the opinion a false G/S (6degs) was captured, locked onto and flown all the way to the r/w. Being "established" gave a false sense of security.

If the FAF Dis and height were checked this...
25th May 2020, 07:17
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Posted By Dan_Brown

The technology is there now, for no pilots....

The technology is there now, for no pilots. However it doesn't have much passenger appeal at present. After this, pilotless aircraft may have more appeal.

A pilotless a/c was flown direct, from...
24th May 2020, 17:02
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Posted By Dan_Brown

IMHO the ONLY RELIABLE INDICATION that...

IMHO the ONLY RELIABLE INDICATION

that should be looked at and followed

is an INCREASE in ALTITUDE ON the ALTIMETER,

which confirms a ”POSITIVE CLIMB !”
24th May 2020, 08:44
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Posted By Dan_Brown

What are ICAO Doing about certain issues that may...

What are ICAO Doing about certain issues that may or may not relevant to this accident. When i operated in an A**** country years ago, we had to be cleared by the company Dr. to fly. For example, If...
24th May 2020, 08:24
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Posted By Dan_Brown

Probably a contributing factor in itself. Sure it...

Probably a contributing factor in itself. Sure it wasn't 2 trainers together?
23rd May 2020, 19:15
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Posted By Dan_Brown

Calling in with established, on the ILS with the...

Calling in with established, on the ILS with the height and distance stated, reecks of a false G/S of course. 6degs and 1.5degs.
23rd May 2020, 11:43
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Posted By Dan_Brown

I could not agree with you more! Well put.

I could not agree with you more! Well put.
23rd May 2020, 11:36
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Posted By Dan_Brown

Without upsetting anyone, it looks to me like...

Without upsetting anyone, it looks to me like crew incapasitation, as a contributing factor somewhere during the flight.

I don't know about the Airbus, however it seems to me the airbus...
22nd May 2020, 12:04
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Posted By Dan_Brown

I refused to strap my backside to any aircraft of...

I refused to strap my backside to any aircraft of a Ramadan observing airline, during the holy month.

Not suggesting that fasting was the cause or a contributing factor, in this tragedy.

If...
21st May 2020, 12:43
Replies: 18
Views: 3,120
Posted By Dan_Brown

A max rate (steep turn) in a high performance...

A max rate (steep turn) in a high performance aircrft, at a good speed, you're on the pre stall "nibble" all the way round. The turn doesn't have to be level. I.E. maintaning altitude.

Same with a...
20th May 2020, 19:56
Replies: 18
Views: 3,120
Posted By Dan_Brown

Agree with Dar above. Two offences in that...

Agree with Dar above.

Two offences in that youtube video. Unauthorised low flying and aerobatics in a "non aerobatic" a/c.

The problem i have with the aerobatics, is this. Even a loop, flown...
20th May 2020, 17:10
Replies: 10
Views: 4,337
Posted By Dan_Brown

Any operator worth it's salt, will have all bases...

Any operator worth it's salt, will have all bases covered, probably by an "agent", long before the flight even leaves the ground. The crew should be given cash, to tie up any loose ends down route,...
19th May 2020, 23:14
Replies: 10
Views: 4,337
Posted By Dan_Brown

Serves the operator right. They have needlessly...

Serves the operator right. They have needlessly risked the crews health, for profit. I only have sympathy for the crew,

Nigeria was a sh#t hole years ago. What the place is like now i shudder to...
17th May 2020, 20:56
Replies: 16
Views: 8,207
Posted By Dan_Brown

When you are present in a country, that you don't...

When you are present in a country, that you don't hold a passport for, you are a guest. Behave like a guest. That means obeying the rules.
17th May 2020, 20:37
Replies: 10
Views: 7,451
Posted By Dan_Brown

It's not a crime to have an accident but it is a...

It's not a crime to have an accident but it is a crime to "run out of fuel", in most cases.
14th May 2020, 19:40
Replies: 15
Views: 4,658
Posted By Dan_Brown

As said above, Africa not too much chance. Apart...

As said above, Africa not too much chance. Apart from MAF, there will be work permit problems. SE Asia, there is Susi Air. However there maybe a long que.
11th May 2020, 16:50
Replies: 15
Views: 4,658
Posted By Dan_Brown

Doable? Yes. You need to bare in mind,...

Doable? Yes.

You need to bare in mind, "horses for courses" and "supply and demand".
10th May 2020, 14:14
Replies: 67
Views: 49,868
Posted By Dan_Brown

The story of Africa. Power comes out the barrel...

The story of Africa. Power comes out the barrel of a gun, or a fat wallet.

A racist rant which, which I've never heard the likes before. A rabid Africana would be pushed to beat that.
9th May 2020, 13:26
Replies: 351
Views: 222,515
Posted By Dan_Brown

This is a classic case of closing the gate after...

This is a classic case of closing the gate after the horse has bolted. Mentioned above, this should have been the rule 3 months ago.

Oh wait, they were on the ball 3 months ago. Pax from fights...
9th May 2020, 08:19
Replies: 55
Views: 23,850
Posted By Dan_Brown

There are the Omega Air Tanker B707's. Civil...

There are the Omega Air Tanker B707's. Civil registration. I gather they are in good condition.

The B707 gave "if it looks good, it is good" a new meaning.
4th May 2020, 20:51
Replies: 93
Views: 28,479
Posted By Dan_Brown

Agree with you there, having the right tools at...

Agree with you there, having the right tools at hand is a big help.

One maybe the best and most knowledgeable person around. If they are unable to impart that knowledge in a simple manner the...
28th Apr 2020, 11:19
Replies: 93
Views: 28,479
Posted By Dan_Brown

Harvard, without doubt. Failing that, any...

Harvard, without doubt. Failing that, any aircraft with a conventional U/C. Why? you are taught to use your feet near the ground. The basics are the same, whether it be a light, median or heavy...
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