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Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
26th Jan 2014, 12:19
Replies: 56
Views: 7,032
Posted By Mike X

Do yourself a favour and move to Linux (Olivia 15...

Do yourself a favour and move to Linux (Olivia 15 Mint).

Spent the last week installing Win 8/8.1. I TRULY understand why Ballmer took the hint. STAY AWAY from windows for now. As a coder, I...
Forum: Rumours & News
26th Jul 2013, 14:00
Replies: 343
Views: 124,778
Posted By Mike X

Yes, definitely unbelievable. As SLF and a...

Yes, definitely unbelievable.

As SLF and a simmer (shoot me down), it is incomprehensible that two qualified pilots allow a normal situation to deteriorate to this point.

All the data they...
Forum: African Aviation
21st May 2013, 19:56
Replies: 13
Views: 2,311
Posted By Mike X

Good one. As a taxpayer, gives new meaning...

Good one.

As a taxpayer, gives new meaning to "seeing your money fly".
Forum: African Aviation
21st May 2013, 17:06
Replies: 13
Views: 2,311
Posted By Mike X

Ooh SRT. I'll find you at Gilroys, and I won't...

Ooh SRT. I'll find you at Gilroys, and I won't be wearing an anorak. :}

Seriously, children, the beautiful buggar was on the rooftops at 60 off base square overhead.

I'm not complaneing (see...
Forum: African Aviation
21st May 2013, 11:04
Replies: 13
Views: 2,311
Posted By Mike X

Ok. Just came in. Higher.

Ok. Just came in. Higher.
Forum: African Aviation
21st May 2013, 10:04
Replies: 13
Views: 2,311
Posted By Mike X

Thanks Ghost. Thing is, the 73s, ERJs, CRJs...

Thanks Ghost.

Thing is, the 73s, ERJs, CRJs etc usually overfly much higher (while descending) and turn to line up.

An A330 is a widebody and this fekker was way too low. The ground slopes...
Forum: African Aviation
20th May 2013, 19:44
Replies: 13
Views: 2,311
Posted By Mike X

millertime Thanks for your response. I...

millertime

Thanks for your response.

I can accept what you say, but damn, I couldv'e almost grabbed the beauty.

I'm three roads up from Parow Centre.
Forum: African Aviation
20th May 2013, 17:52
Replies: 13
Views: 2,311
Posted By Mike X

Thanks Ghost, but it WAS LOW. I experience...

Thanks Ghost, but it WAS LOW. I experience incoming/outgoing everyday.

Seriously, it was pulling paint off the rooftops.

I may be a humble spotter, but I have read every manual available over...
Forum: African Aviation
20th May 2013, 12:12
Replies: 13
Views: 2,311
Posted By Mike X

SAA A330-200 LOW

3 minutes ago, a SAA A330 came over (+/-30 degrees) to FACT. I live in Parow and am directly under the flight path.

The bugger was hugging the treetops. Why ? Surely there are minima.

I've...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
8th May 2013, 17:27
Replies: 752
Views: 607,193
Posted By Mike X

Just watched it for the umpteenth time since last...

Just watched it for the umpteenth time since last week.

Said earlier, the sequence to stall is like something's holding it back.

I believe that an experienced crew, such as they were, would...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
3rd May 2013, 19:46
Replies: 752
Views: 607,193
Posted By Mike X

Runaway (or incorrect) trim is not a...

Runaway (or incorrect) trim is not a consideration for me. Can be countered easily enough.

Watched the vid over and over. Is being pulled from behind (load).

To achieve an altitude of...
Forum: Rumours & News
23rd Apr 2013, 23:42
Replies: 36
Views: 19,791
Posted By Mike X

I would like to see the cargo manifest.

I would like to see the cargo manifest.
Forum: Tech Log
28th Nov 2012, 20:26
Replies: 147
Views: 30,084
Posted By Mike X

SLF here, whom has taken years out of his life...

SLF here, whom has taken years out of his life and understands the theory.

I live under the approach path in Cape Town, South Africa. Now ,being season,
Emirates & Qatar fly in a 777-300 every...
Forum: Rumours & News
18th Aug 2012, 21:09
Replies: 1,316
Views: 401,081
Posted By Mike X

What a hampsterwheel. Backup instruments, just...

What a hampsterwheel. Backup instruments, just keep it as level as you can.

Pure pilot error, IMO.
Forum: African Aviation
25th Jun 2012, 20:16
Replies: 2
Views: 1,635
Posted By Mike X

Broer, not Cape Town ?

Broer, not Cape Town ?
Forum: Tech Log
6th Feb 2012, 22:41
Replies: 168
Views: 44,373
Posted By Mike X

SLF here and a lifelong well-read...

SLF here and a lifelong well-read enthusiast/spotter. Simmed when I was younger and read all I could find - from performance/procedures of all modern jets and ALL accident/crash reports.

Have...
Forum: Tech Log
23rd Dec 2011, 09:05
Replies: 1,412
Views: 469,329
Posted By Mike X

We do not know for sure. However, PNF seems...

We do not know for sure.

However, PNF seems to have been more aware than PF.

What gets me (re the stall) is that they did not respond to the basics, that being the altimeter unwinding at such a...
Forum: Tech Log
22nd Dec 2011, 04:25
Replies: 1,412
Views: 469,329
Posted By Mike X

I have to agree that the skipper was confused,...

I have to agree that the skipper was confused, but did not take the initiative in figuring out the situation.

As has been said so many times, the info (re stall) was obvious.

All 3 pilots will...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
7th Nov 2011, 13:32
Replies: 20
Views: 7,469
Posted By Mike X

Can't help noticing the amount of incidents at...

Can't help noticing the amount of incidents at Singapore.

It certainly doesn't like the A380, but looking back a year or so, it's kinda uncanny with regard to aircraft.
Forum: Tech Log
28th Oct 2011, 01:33
Replies: 1,412
Views: 469,329
Posted By Mike X

Psychologically, I agree. However, law change...

Psychologically, I agree. However, law change should have alerted him to lost protections.

The PNF, once again features, based on CVR audio. HE appears to have sussed the situation out, but did...
Forum: Tech Log
27th Oct 2011, 02:31
Replies: 1,412
Views: 469,329
Posted By Mike X

That's my conundrum. Certainly one feels it in...

That's my conundrum. Certainly one feels it in one's stomach.

It's as though a total lack of instinct prevailed.

As bubbers said, "strange."
Forum: Tech Log
27th Oct 2011, 01:56
Replies: 1,412
Views: 469,329
Posted By Mike X

That's what gets me.

That's what gets me.
Forum: Tech Log
27th Oct 2011, 01:35
Replies: 1,412
Views: 469,329
Posted By Mike X

I wish to ameliorate my previous post by saying...

I wish to ameliorate my previous post by saying that I do not accuse anyone.

However, with the info we all have, one draws certain conclusions, obvious or not.
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
27th Oct 2011, 01:19
Replies: 17
Views: 1,363
Posted By Mike X

I have zero problems with financial sites, any...

I have zero problems with financial sites, any sites for that matter. Never had Opera rejected.

After using firefox for more than a year, I truly prefer Opera.

DO NOT bring microsucks browsers...
Forum: Tech Log
27th Oct 2011, 01:02
Replies: 1,412
Views: 469,329
Posted By Mike X

They stalled. Failed to recognise their...

They stalled.
Failed to recognise their situation and responded incorrectly.

Occam's razor.
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
26th Oct 2011, 00:04
Replies: 17
Views: 1,363
Posted By Mike X

My 2c. After experience, I don't use IE or...

My 2c. After experience, I don't use IE or Firefox. Tried Iron, but too immature re options. Refuse to use Chrome. Have been on Opera for about six months and have zero complaints.

For the the...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
1st Sep 2011, 23:21
Replies: 4
Views: 1,051
Posted By Mike X

Correct. You may want to check: start...

Correct.

You may want to check: start menu/run/msconfig/startup.
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
23rd Aug 2011, 22:02
Replies: 3
Views: 895
Posted By Mike X

If you are able, first check them for print...

If you are able, first check them for print through/ghosting. Best to wind them forward then back all the way first.
Forum: Tech Log
1st Aug 2011, 01:44
Replies: 3,435
Views: 1,665,236
Posted By Mike X

Dozy, we're following this on two threads. ...

Dozy, we're following this on two threads.

I believe that no-one wishes to put forth an opinion that may bury them in the future.

Off for some shut eye. Later.
Forum: Tech Log
1st Aug 2011, 01:11
Replies: 3,435
Views: 1,665,236
Posted By Mike X

Unfortunately, that points to the pilots.

Unfortunately, that points to the pilots.
Forum: Tech Log
1st Aug 2011, 00:48
Replies: 1,998
Views: 509,194
Posted By Mike X

Sorry for any assumption. 'When the...

Sorry for any assumption.

'When the automatics leave the party'. :)
Forum: Tech Log
1st Aug 2011, 00:37
Replies: 1,998
Views: 509,194
Posted By Mike X

As has been stated so many times before, pitch...

As has been stated so many times before, pitch and power, the basics. Bearfoil's interesting point re waiting to see how the aircraft reacts after auto dropout is worth considering.
Forum: Tech Log
1st Aug 2011, 00:25
Replies: 3,435
Views: 1,665,236
Posted By Mike X

No offence, but your statement is unqualified. ...

No offence, but your statement is unqualified.

Computer pilots are handed an unfimiliar situation when the AP drops out (remember Roselawn ?).

With less hands-on training for the "men", what do...
Forum: Tech Log
1st Aug 2011, 00:09
Replies: 1,998
Views: 509,194
Posted By Mike X

Excuse my intrusion. As a lifelong dedicated...

Excuse my intrusion.

As a lifelong dedicated enthusiast (much reading), beside the facts stated, surely one will feel the "fall" (rate of descent, albeit relatively level, in one's belly.)

Was...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
16th Feb 2011, 13:21
Replies: 13
Views: 2,539
Posted By Mike X

Yup. I live under the flight path in Cape Town...

Yup. I live under the flight path in Cape Town (base and 30*). Heard it first a couple of years ago, mostly 738's. Can't comment on the heavies. 99% of them come in straight.

The sound reminds...
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