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Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
15th Jul 2022, 01:54
Replies: 29
Views: 3,896
Posted By scroggins

It is startling how eerily similar the wording is...

It is startling how eerily similar the wording is though 😅
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
15th Jul 2022, 01:53
Replies: 29
Views: 3,896
Posted By scroggins

You know, I almost mentioned that thread. I took...

You know, I almost mentioned that thread. I took the flight in 2019 without any issues, and until now had been under the impression that the 787 was ok, even though I do avoid it myself. I was...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
14th Jul 2022, 18:34
Replies: 29
Views: 3,896
Posted By scroggins

Thank you. I appreciate the perspective.

Thank you. I appreciate the perspective.
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
14th Jul 2022, 17:18
Replies: 29
Views: 3,896
Posted By scroggins

Safe to fly on 787?

As a rule I avoid the 787, due to all the rumors of production flaws and poor quality control. Unfortunately, I have to fly from Mexico City to Tokyo, then Tokyo to Bangkok next week on 787s with...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
18th Jan 2020, 14:03
Replies: 4
Views: 946
Posted By scroggins

Thanks, SoS. I guess the obvious solution is...

Thanks, SoS. I guess the obvious solution is simply to stick with carriers that have announced their intention to avoid Iraqi/Iranian airspace (which I've opted to do for my upcoming trip).

I do...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
18th Jan 2020, 05:00
Replies: 4
Views: 946
Posted By scroggins

Middle East flight paths

I've always been a somewhat nervous flyer, and the recent incident in Iran has done little to quell my fears about flying in the Middle East. I live in Saudi Arabia, so flights to Europe typically go...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
18th May 2019, 06:14
Replies: 14
Views: 3,376
Posted By scroggins

Thanks, everyone. So the consensus seems to be...

Thanks, everyone. So the consensus seems to be that it's no more dangerous than other aircraft, though it may have comfort issues in economy class.

Comfort isn't a critical factor for me. I much...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
15th May 2019, 12:30
Replies: 14
Views: 3,376
Posted By scroggins

Safety of Boeing 787

I know this post will draw the ire of some, but I'm wondering what the consensus is on the safety status of the Boeing 787, particularly in light of the 737 Max fiasco.

The Al Jazeera documentary...
Forum: Rumours & News
15th Mar 2014, 19:52
Replies: 11,831
Views: 24,395,656
Posted By scroggins

Occam's Razor

This would certainly be the simplest - and arguably most logical - explanation (see Ramjet555's post at 4097):



On a related note, does anyone know what this "debris" turned out to be?
...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
1st Jul 2012, 08:18
Replies: 25
Views: 3,486
Posted By scroggins

Thanks for offering your thoughts, Piltdown Man. ...

Thanks for offering your thoughts, Piltdown Man. I did have the Aloha incident in mind, though the fact that it was able to land strikes me as a bit of a fluke. China Airlines Flight 611 also came...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
30th Jun 2012, 08:28
Replies: 25
Views: 3,486
Posted By scroggins

Thanks givemewings, hopefully that's all it was. ...

Thanks givemewings, hopefully that's all it was. The sound didn't strike me as being one that plastic would ordinarily make, but of course it's difficult to say that with any degree of certainty.
...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
29th Jun 2012, 18:41
Replies: 25
Views: 3,486
Posted By scroggins

Thanks for the constructive comments, TomU, your...

Thanks for the constructive comments, TomU, your opinion is much appreciated.

old,not bold: For a single specific source, you could review the stats at airsafe.com. With a few notable...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
29th Jun 2012, 10:06
Replies: 25
Views: 3,486
Posted By scroggins

The comment was hardly xenophobic; having worked...

The comment was hardly xenophobic; having worked in the region for a couple of years myself, I know that even in spite of the best official intentions, people on the ground often don't adhere to the...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
29th Jun 2012, 08:02
Replies: 25
Views: 3,486
Posted By scroggins

I was not at all offended by sevenstrokeroll's...

I was not at all offended by sevenstrokeroll's correction, but I did find his dismissive response to my observation to be somewhat uncalled for.

Passengers do have the capability to...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
28th Jun 2012, 11:35
Replies: 25
Views: 3,486
Posted By scroggins

I've sent a quick email to the airline just to be...

I've sent a quick email to the airline just to be on the safe side. They can do with my observation what they wish, but at least I've done my part.
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
28th Jun 2012, 05:44
Replies: 25
Views: 3,486
Posted By scroggins

Thanks for all the replies. ...

Thanks for all the replies.

Bugs/Bearings/Boxes: We were indeed sitting in the row behind the overwing exits, so hopefully your assessment is correct. Strange though that I often sit near the...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
27th Jun 2012, 14:34
Replies: 25
Views: 3,486
Posted By scroggins

Thanks Paxboy, I appreciate the response. I...

Thanks Paxboy, I appreciate the response. I initially thought it was something to do with the overhead cabins as well, until I noticed that the sound was occurring during perfectly calm stretches of...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
27th Jun 2012, 14:12
Replies: 25
Views: 3,486
Posted By scroggins

Creaking / cracking during ascent phase - symptom of metal fatigue?

I was on a flight from Muscat to Salalah (Oman) today and noticed a rather disturbing phenomenon. During the ascent, and only during the ascent, the hull (particularly over our heads and towards the...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
1st May 2010, 15:38
Replies: 20
Views: 31,104
Posted By scroggins

Northbeach: Thanks for another highly...

Northbeach: Thanks for another highly informative and deeply reassuring post. Your perspective is greatly appreciated. I probably will end up taking a fear of flying course at some point.

G...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
29th Apr 2010, 06:50
Replies: 20
Views: 31,104
Posted By scroggins

Thanks Northbeach. Of course it's important to...

Thanks Northbeach. Of course it's important to keep it all in perspective. My flight is on a Boeing 777-300ER with Emirates, so I realize there is good reason to trust the plane and crew.

Thanks...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
28th Apr 2010, 13:51
Replies: 20
Views: 31,104
Posted By scroggins

Final 3 Greens: Point taken. I guess the worst...

Final 3 Greens: Point taken. I guess the worst thing that might plausibly happen is an extremely unpleasant (and undoubtedly terrifying) period of severe turbulence.

Actually, my fear of flying...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
28th Apr 2010, 11:05
Replies: 20
Views: 31,104
Posted By scroggins

Thanks for all the replies. This thread has been...

Thanks for all the replies. This thread has been extremely informative for me.

The general consensus seems to be that a bit of turbulence is inevitable on any flight through cloud formations like...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
27th Apr 2010, 17:28
Replies: 20
Views: 31,104
Posted By scroggins

lowcostdolly: Thanks for the comments and...

lowcostdolly: Thanks for the comments and encouragement. I always appreciate hearing anecdotal evidence regarding the strength of planes; lightening strikes are pretty terrifying.

Wxgeek: ...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
27th Apr 2010, 14:34
Replies: 20
Views: 31,104
Posted By scroggins

Weather and Safety

As someone with an admittedly unhealthy fear of flying, I have a habit of checking the satellite weather maps of the routes of any upcoming flights I might have. I'm wondering how strong the...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
19th Feb 2010, 14:07
Replies: 8
Views: 15,645
Posted By scroggins

Well I've now been to Bangkok and back and I have...

Well I've now been to Bangkok and back and I have nothing positive things to say for Jet. Extremely professional service from start to finish, and all four legs were nearly free from turbulence. It...
Forum: Rumours & News
16th Feb 2010, 01:10
Replies: 439
Views: 305,529
Posted By scroggins

Isn't the possibility of terrorism ruled out by...

Isn't the possibility of terrorism ruled out by the simple fact that no group has claimed responsibility for the crash?
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
10th Feb 2010, 09:10
Replies: 8
Views: 15,645
Posted By scroggins

Yes the Thai roads certainly are chaotic. ...

Yes the Thai roads certainly are chaotic. Statistics like the one you've cited really underscore just how illogical a fear of flying is.
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
10th Feb 2010, 06:10
Replies: 8
Views: 15,645
Posted By scroggins

Thanks for that. Sorry to hear you're trapped in...

Thanks for that. Sorry to hear you're trapped in Riyadh as well, but hopefully you'll manage to escape soon.

At least the weather is looking good for the flight -- I've been checking the...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
10th Feb 2010, 05:06
Replies: 8
Views: 15,645
Posted By scroggins

Jet Airways -- Is it safe?

Hello all,

This is my first post on PPruNe. I've always been quite a nervous flier, and this site has been a valuable source of information and, at times, reassurance. So, thanks everyone for...
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