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Search: Posts Made By: BobnSpike
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Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
17th Apr 2013, 15:08
Replies: 15
Views: 7,924
Posted By BobnSpike

Deer and a Dash | Jetcareers...

Deer and a Dash | Jetcareers (http://forums.jetcareers.com/threads/deer-and-a-dash.24875/)
Forum: North America
28th Feb 2013, 02:01
Replies: 15
Views: 8,106
Posted By BobnSpike

The grant program referenced in that story is...

The grant program referenced in that story is funded exclusively by a specific tax on airline tickets. It does not come out of the same federal budget as the operating expenses of the federal...
Forum: North America
25th Feb 2013, 17:33
Replies: 15
Views: 8,106
Posted By BobnSpike

The inmates are running the asylum.

The inmates are running the asylum.
Forum: Rumours & News
16th Jan 2013, 15:58
Replies: 266
Views: 117,744
Posted By BobnSpike

@SpeedofSound Next sentence: "Smoke in the...

@SpeedofSound

Next sentence: "Smoke in the cabin, or smell thereof..."

Historically, from the first indication of fire, such as, perhaps, an electrical anomaly accompanied by a smell, to the...
Forum: Rumours & News
16th Jan 2013, 06:01
Replies: 266
Views: 117,744
Posted By BobnSpike

Whoever used the term "over reaction" may not...

Whoever used the term "over reaction" may not have keyed in on the presence of smoke in the cabin. Smoke in the cabin, or the smell thereof, especially when the source is unknown or inaccessible, is...
Forum: Rumours & News
5th Jan 2013, 19:43
Replies: 51
Views: 16,522
Posted By BobnSpike

If I were ever to be so unfortunate as to find...

If I were ever to be so unfortunate as to find myself on trial, I would request that my attorney ask all potential jurors whether they had ever posted on PPRuNe. Any that answered "yes" would be...
Forum: Rumours & News
29th Dec 2012, 04:51
Replies: 90
Views: 76,633
Posted By BobnSpike

#slim shady: Since when was knowledge a...

#slim shady:

Since when was knowledge a prerequisite to post authoritatively on PPRuNe?
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
24th Dec 2012, 14:03
Replies: 36
Views: 8,670
Posted By BobnSpike

It is always entertaining to watch an airplane...

It is always entertaining to watch an airplane that big maneuver at low altitude, particularly when the maneuver is as skillfully executed as was this one.

It is easy to differentiate between who...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
9th Dec 2012, 11:39
Replies: 4,932
Views: 1,722,328
Posted By BobnSpike

If true, that's around 1300 ft/min descent at 140...

If true, that's around 1300 ft/min descent at 140 kts groundspeed. It's also 2 degrees out of limits for my Cat II/III ops. Might work for some turboprops and light GA but I rather doubt many jets...
Forum: Rumours & News
3rd Nov 2012, 00:21
Replies: 30
Views: 11,729
Posted By BobnSpike

A few years back a US crew had pushed back, but...

A few years back a US crew had pushed back, but were recalled to the gate for a breath test based on concerns raised by the security screeners. Both blew over limit.

At trial, the defense was...
Forum: Safety, CRM, QA & Emergency Response Planning
8th Oct 2012, 00:17
Replies: 32
Views: 12,941
Posted By BobnSpike

It will tell YOUR truth, not my truth. My truth...

It will tell YOUR truth, not my truth. My truth is true.

What is true is that this thread may have truly run it's course: a course which is magnetic, not true.
Forum: Rumours & News
6th Oct 2012, 08:28
Replies: 59
Views: 19,094
Posted By BobnSpike

If memory serves, years ago a mechanic was...

If memory serves, years ago a mechanic was interrupted while refastening the leading edge to the horizontal stab of US commuter turboprop. The leading edge separated in flight and all aboard were...
Forum: Rumours & News
4th Oct 2012, 13:06
Replies: 78
Views: 48,320
Posted By BobnSpike

...or that it would be on in an active anti-air...

...or that it would be on in an active anti-air environment
Forum: Rumours & News
2nd Oct 2012, 13:29
Replies: 59
Views: 19,094
Posted By BobnSpike

"...belt tightening management actions..."? I've...

"...belt tightening management actions..."? I've never heard it euphamized quite so eloquently.

And by that time the demise was a foregone conclusion.
Forum: Rumours & News
27th Sep 2012, 13:43
Replies: 78
Views: 48,320
Posted By BobnSpike

Of course not, silly. Now, the peanut gallery, on...

Of course not, silly. Now, the peanut gallery, on the other hand...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
5th Sep 2012, 00:33
Replies: 95
Views: 17,167
Posted By BobnSpike

Fodder for the Ryanair haters...

...or for the "not very smart passenger" haters. Either way, please enjoy:

Ryanair boss flies off the handle over 'idiot' critic - Business News - Business - The Independent...
Forum: Tech Log
1st Sep 2012, 07:38
Replies: 131
Views: 98,139
Posted By BobnSpike

I think the post was more about the cartoon than...

I think the post was more about the cartoon than it was the actual upset event, and a recent report on the incident was inserted to provide context.:}

I have also been told my life would be much...
Forum: Rumours & News
29th Aug 2012, 01:27
Replies: 70
Views: 30,007
Posted By BobnSpike

Respectfully, airframe wear and tear is not...

Respectfully, airframe wear and tear is not considered in takeoff or landing performance calculations in the commercial world. It's about performance and payload.
Forum: Rumours & News
28th Aug 2012, 21:52
Replies: 70
Views: 30,007
Posted By BobnSpike

More flaps reduce takeoff distance at the expense...

More flaps reduce takeoff distance at the expense of reduced initial climb performance. Less flaps improve initial climb performance at the expense of increased takeoff distance.

The same is true...
Forum: Rumours & News
3rd Aug 2012, 19:06
Replies: 21
Views: 12,302
Posted By BobnSpike

I have been flying into and out of DCA for 20+...

I have been flying into and out of DCA for 20+ years, both corporate and airline. I was domiciled there for 4 years. It is no exaggeration to say I have gone into and out of there hundreds of times....
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
2nd Aug 2012, 00:56
Replies: 33
Views: 7,728
Posted By BobnSpike

Open for takeoff and landing to view outside...

Open for takeoff and landing to view outside environment in an emergency. I have seen some variation between all shades open and exit seat shades only.

Reduction if visual signature for self...
Forum: Rumours & News
30th Jul 2012, 10:42
Replies: 518
Views: 213,612
Posted By BobnSpike

Separated by a common language: In the US,...

Separated by a common language: In the US, Minimum Fuel and Fuel Emergency are recognized terms.

"Minimum Fuel" = PAN PAN PAN
"Fuel Emergency"= MAYDAY

When flying outside the US pilots should...
Forum: Rumours & News
28th Jul 2012, 20:55
Replies: 518
Views: 213,612
Posted By BobnSpike

Policy at my company is to declare "minimum fuel"...

Policy at my company is to declare "minimum fuel" if landing is anticipated with minimum reserve fuel aboard and to declare an emergency if landing will be at 30 minutes or less fuel remaining.

I...
Forum: Rumours & News
27th Jul 2012, 02:22
Replies: 284
Views: 226,338
Posted By BobnSpike

Please clarify. Do you mean deliberately shut...

Please clarify. Do you mean deliberately shut down at the same time?
Forum: Rumours & News
16th Jul 2012, 12:04
Replies: 1,316
Views: 400,955
Posted By BobnSpike

Aircraft Accident Report - Uncontrolled Flight...

Aircraft Accident Report - Uncontrolled Flight into Terrain, Airborne Express DC-8, Narrows, Virginia, December 22, 1996 (http://www.ntsb.gov/news/events/1997/narrows_va/index.html)
Forum: Rumours & News
15th Jul 2012, 12:44
Replies: 1,316
Views: 400,955
Posted By BobnSpike

High altitude full stall recovery training is...

High altitude full stall recovery training is making its way into the sims. I did it last week.

In the Boeings you have to work at it to keep it stalled, but we were doing a falling leaf,...
Forum: Questions
14th Jul 2012, 12:26
Replies: 12
Views: 3,708
Posted By BobnSpike

It is solely and individually Al Gore's fault.

It is solely and individually Al Gore's fault.
Forum: Private Flying
4th Jul 2012, 17:35
Replies: 16
Views: 6,013
Posted By BobnSpike

Or maybe not Doubts cast over Belarus teddy...

Or maybe not

Doubts cast over Belarus teddy bear drop - The Local (http://www.thelocal.se/41838/20120704/)
Forum: Rumours & News
24th Jun 2012, 06:07
Replies: 194
Views: 61,593
Posted By BobnSpike

Sorry. One more. He is dead, but his legacy lives...

Sorry. One more. He is dead, but his legacy lives on:

http://www.moneyand****.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/osama_tsa_balls.jpg

The title to the thread refers to the "balance of power" in RE:...
Forum: Rumours & News
23rd Jun 2012, 21:30
Replies: 194
Views: 61,593
Posted By BobnSpike

http://i.chzbgr.com/completestore/2010/11/23/c1f3b...

http://i.chzbgr.com/completestore/2010/11/23/c1f3b42e-c41b-4d7f-aa94-e853c6a2a60c.jpg
Forum: Rumours & News
23rd Jun 2012, 16:09
Replies: 121
Views: 67,910
Posted By BobnSpike

The nom de plume speaks volumes.

The nom de plume speaks volumes.
Forum: Rumours & News
21st Jun 2012, 20:53
Replies: 132
Views: 59,072
Posted By BobnSpike

I've been saying the following prior to every...

I've been saying the following prior to every takeoff above MLW for the last 20 years:

"If we have to come right back, we'll be overweight for landing. We will consider the reason for the return...
Forum: Rumours & News
20th Jun 2012, 20:50
Replies: 132
Views: 59,072
Posted By BobnSpike

I know why they screwed around for 3 hours...

I know why they screwed around for 3 hours burning fuel.

It is because, given their first hand knowledge of the entire situation and the condition of the airplane, in their professional judgement...
Forum: Rumours & News
11th Jun 2012, 21:41
Replies: 284
Views: 226,338
Posted By BobnSpike

Sue everyone in sight for $zillions. Chances are...

Sue everyone in sight for $zillions. Chances are somebody will settle for $thousands rather than spend more than the settlement offer defending the suit, with about half going to the lawyer(s). The...
Forum: Rumours & News
10th Jun 2012, 17:45
Replies: 54
Views: 20,519
Posted By BobnSpike

Nobody, or almost nobody, is downplaying the fact...

Nobody, or almost nobody, is downplaying the fact that the crew, regardless of gender, dealt with an irregularity resulting in a good outcome.

The article, however, due to the manufactured and...
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