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Forum: Fragrant Harbour
28th Dec 2022, 14:10
Replies: 30
Views: 14,205
Posted By Cool Guys

I have lived and worked in China a few times. It...

I have lived and worked in China a few times. It is a great place with awesome people. Information about China from Western media outlets is not very accurate. Informstion about halfway between...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
5th Jul 2022, 04:59
Replies: 102
Views: 23,527
Posted By Cool Guys

I hope face masks remain mandatory in places...

I hope face masks remain mandatory in places where you have no choice but to be in close contact with others, such as when flying or on public transport. I had covid once and I would rather reduce...
Forum: Rumours & News
16th Jan 2022, 04:21
Replies: 65
Views: 36,526
Posted By Cool Guys

If pax loading/unloading was performed closer to...

If pax loading/unloading was performed closer to the middle of the fuselage, say at the first emergency exit, rather than at the very front, then people entering the plane could split into two,...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
4th Oct 2021, 05:25
Replies: 13
Views: 6,963
Posted By Cool Guys

Don't forget the aggression from the US. Although...

Don't forget the aggression from the US. Although this started decades ago so now it is like background noise that everyone has tuned out.
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Jul 2021, 06:27
Replies: 17
Views: 3,690
Posted By Cool Guys

There is a lot of history behind this but from a...

There is a lot of history behind this but from a Chinese viewpoint Taiwan is their territory. It would be a bit like if someone was threatening to invade Hawaii. You can agree or disagree with this...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd May 2020, 08:01
Replies: 208
Views: 47,586
Posted By Cool Guys

China has no expansionist strategy from a...

China has no expansionist strategy from a military perspective. They are just taking back their territories as decreed by Mao Zedong in 1949. They have almost completed. Its only really Taiwan to go...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
23rd Mar 2020, 23:31
Replies: 2,907
Views: 634,878
Posted By Cool Guys

I find it hard to believe that wearing a face...

I find it hard to believe that wearing a face mask has zero effect. We know the virus is transmitted via respiratory droplets. If 2 people get within 1 m of each other in a supermarket or sit beside...
Forum: Rumours & News
5th Dec 2019, 18:05
Replies: 215
Views: 284,578
Posted By Cool Guys

Ninety/Two-Seventy

Some years ago I read the following on one of the threads here. Cant tell you where or who wrote it but I loved it so much I copied it onto my PC, hence I am able to paste it here for all to enjoy:
...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
11th Feb 2019, 06:47
Replies: 15
Views: 8,153
Posted By Cool Guys

"it was a temporary aircraft being leased by Air...

"it was a temporary aircraft being leased by Air New Zealand, which had not been registered. Aircraft travelling into China are required to be registered. This aircraft was not."

PM: Plane turned...
Forum: Rumours & News
30th Nov 2018, 12:43
Replies: 38
Views: 32,108
Posted By Cool Guys

The next logical investment choice for Airbus is...

The next logical investment choice for Airbus is an all new narrow body. This is their cash cow which they want to keep up momentum on. While a bigger wing and range extension is possible, will this...
Forum: Rumours & News
5th Nov 2018, 00:42
Replies: 2,099
Views: 1,467,573
Posted By Cool Guys

Could we have a similar situation to Air Asia...

Could we have a similar situation to Air Asia 8501; ie inflight fault finding gone awry, a CB pulled at an inappropriate time?
Forum: Rumours & News
26th Jul 2018, 02:38
Replies: 211
Views: 77,674
Posted By Cool Guys

What is so special about an A380 reducing...

What is so special about an A380 reducing congestion at major hubs? A 787 or A330 will also reduce congestion. If the 737s/A320s are replaced with 787s/A330s the congestion is being reduced. The only...
Forum: Tech Log
14th Oct 2016, 14:18
Replies: 66
Views: 31,053
Posted By Cool Guys

Boeing should just launch the NSA (New Small...

Boeing should just launch the NSA (New Small Aeroplane). That's what they were about to do before the NEO/Max came along. Make it about the same size and range as the 757. This makes it slightly...
Forum: Rumours & News
17th Sep 2016, 04:59
Replies: 124
Views: 57,774
Posted By Cool Guys

There seems to be an oversight in Airbus's...

There seems to be an oversight in Airbus's rationale for developing the 380. One of the main arguments was to reduce congestion at slot constrained airports. However a new plane and infrastructure is...
Forum: Rumours & News
10th Aug 2016, 15:26
Replies: 58
Views: 32,272
Posted By Cool Guys

tdracer, Great posts!! Full of...

tdracer,


Great posts!! Full of interesting facts!
Forum: Rumours & News
8th Dec 2015, 09:00
Replies: 3,923
Views: 4,454,209
Posted By Cool Guys

Many people are advocating that the answer to...

Many people are advocating that the answer to this issue is simply more training so that “pilots can fly planes”. While more and better training is obviously a good thing and will improve the...
Forum: Safety, CRM, QA & Emergency Response Planning
10th Oct 2015, 12:45
Replies: 14
Views: 4,525
Posted By Cool Guys

It is very easy to make any computer 100% immune...

It is very easy to make any computer 100% immune from any cyber attack. Have no network connection. Do aircraft flight control systems have a network connection?
Forum: Tech Log
25th Jan 2015, 07:21
Replies: 48
Views: 9,627
Posted By Cool Guys

I dont think there is much disagreement regarding...

I dont think there is much disagreement regarding the advantages of the AB FBW/protections and uncoupled sidesticks. Some advantages that have just been mentioned are:

They are cheaper.
It is...
Forum: Rumours & News
6th Jan 2015, 04:11
Replies: 3,923
Views: 4,454,209
Posted By Cool Guys

Automation

I am far from being an air accident expert but I have not seen any statistical evidence to suggest that automation/FBW/control laws are the reason for the lowering airline accident rate. There is a...
Forum: Tech Log
23rd Dec 2014, 21:54
Replies: 1,677
Views: 531,506
Posted By Cool Guys

Emit How much difference do the side...

Emit



How much difference do the side sticks, detents, laws, sub laws, modes, conditions that only occur if the plane above a certain speed, hight, wheels down etc etc etc etc etc etc make?...
Forum: Tech Log
30th Nov 2014, 06:04
Replies: 1,677
Views: 531,506
Posted By Cool Guys

yes it was - 1980s? As for the rest of your...

yes it was - 1980s?

As for the rest of your post. Maybe you should re-read mine?
Forum: Tech Log
30th Nov 2014, 03:08
Replies: 1,677
Views: 531,506
Posted By Cool Guys

D. P. Davies or Gordon Corps were obviously...

D. P. Davies or Gordon Corps were obviously switched on guys but that does not mean they were infallable. In the era when the AB flight controls were developed complex automation was in its infancy....
Forum: Tech Log
19th Oct 2014, 15:30
Replies: 1,677
Views: 531,506
Posted By Cool Guys

This is a very good question. Perhaps because the...

This is a very good question. Perhaps because the “de facto standard” is based on the laws of physics which are constants, people can learn them starting from primary school, become familiar with...
Forum: Tech Log
19th Oct 2014, 14:51
Replies: 1,677
Views: 531,506
Posted By Cool Guys

Hi Gums, While I feel quite humble comparing...

Hi Gums,
While I feel quite humble comparing my experience to your time developing the F16 FBW, I have to agree with your sentiment regarding the complexity of the FBW law degradation. With one of...
Forum: Tech Log
18th Oct 2014, 06:09
Replies: 1,677
Views: 531,506
Posted By Cool Guys

This is your opinion. In some other peoples'...

This is your opinion. In some other peoples' opinion AF447 is one piece of evidence.




I doubt that. I am sure there are some very smart pilots in Gulfstream that consider tactile feed back...
Forum: Tech Log
1st Oct 2014, 11:36
Replies: 1,677
Views: 531,506
Posted By Cool Guys

PJ2 Maybe the design could have less...

PJ2



Maybe the design could have less things for the Pilot to think about at the point of degradation to Alt law. When Alt law is entered the pilot has to resolve the issue that caused the...
Forum: Tech Log
30th Sep 2014, 12:27
Replies: 1,677
Views: 531,506
Posted By Cool Guys

Airbus Control technique

Regarding the above discussion about the 2 types of control inputs made on the stick by airbus pilots (1. Applying the appropriate pressure for the appropriate aircraft response 2. short pulsing...
Forum: Tech Log
30th Sep 2014, 12:03
Replies: 1,677
Views: 531,506
Posted By Cool Guys

It has been clarified previously that...

It has been clarified previously that statistically there is no evidence to prove whether the unconnected side sticks or connected yokes are better. Where the differences become apparent is under...
Forum: Tech Log
27th Sep 2014, 03:22
Replies: 1,677
Views: 531,506
Posted By Cool Guys

For any accident/incident/problem there is a root...

For any accident/incident/problem there is a root cause, and if that root cause is found and fixed the issue will be resolved and will not happen again. Aircraft accident investigation is...
Forum: Rumours & News
23rd Sep 2014, 02:25
Replies: 1,644
Views: 2,236,075
Posted By Cool Guys

With hindsight that is very obviously true

With hindsight that is very obviously true
Forum: Tech Log
16th Aug 2014, 10:37
Replies: 1,677
Views: 531,506
Posted By Cool Guys

I don't doubt that. There were many new...

I don't doubt that.
There were many new technologies implemented in the 320. Obviously most of these new technologies were improvements and overall the end result was a fine machine. However that...
Forum: Tech Log
15th Aug 2014, 05:00
Replies: 1,677
Views: 531,506
Posted By Cool Guys

Hi Dozy, I understand where you are coming from. ...

Hi Dozy, I understand where you are coming from.
There are some seemly very experienced pilots here who post their opinions based on many hours flying with their bums in the pilot’s seat. You think...
Forum: Tech Log
14th Aug 2014, 04:45
Replies: 1,677
Views: 531,506
Posted By Cool Guys

You have changed the subject. I have not studied...

You have changed the subject. I have not studied the A320 development enough to be able to spout off datum's about it. Who is disputing its fine safety record?

We get reactionaries in all walks...
Forum: Tech Log
13th Aug 2014, 12:20
Replies: 1,677
Views: 531,506
Posted By Cool Guys

Hi Dozy, In industries that produce equipment...

Hi Dozy,
In industries that produce equipment that can kill people if it goes wrong, those who are careful about adopting new non validated technologies pose far fewer risks than those who accept...
Forum: Tech Log
8th Aug 2014, 06:54
Replies: 1,677
Views: 531,506
Posted By Cool Guys

yeah, Ive read the "mega" thread. There are many...

yeah, Ive read the "mega" thread. There are many interesting and valid opinions from some smart and experienced people.

Because the sample base is very small, a comparison based on statistical...
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