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Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
15th Jan 2023, 13:59
Replies: 672
Views: 613,097
Posted By c53204

Another one

This looks almost identical to the TransAsia ATR72 crash
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Jan 2022, 07:24
Replies: 150
Views: 53,498
Posted By c53204

The Carl Vinson is fitted with JPALS. I wonder if...

The Carl Vinson is fitted with JPALS. I wonder if this was in use?
Forum: Rumours & News
14th Mar 2019, 06:06
Replies: 908
Views: 1,094,385
Posted By c53204

Isn’t it simply time for Boeing to design a...

Isn’t it simply time for Boeing to design a ground up ‘modern’ replacement for the 737? Surely you can only retrofit so many systems before it’s time to pull the plug?

But it that would cost...
Forum: Rumours & News
12th Mar 2019, 06:16
Replies: 5,109
Views: 13,118,093
Posted By c53204

Sick of hearing the “safety come first” quote....

Sick of hearing the “safety come first” quote. How many accidents have been caused by trying to save money? Do they think people are stupid?
Forum: Rumours & News
11th Mar 2019, 21:41
Replies: 5,109
Views: 13,118,093
Posted By c53204

Worth adding that any design criteria is capable...

Worth adding that any design criteria is capable of failure, or operating outside design parameters.
Forum: Rumours & News
8th Mar 2019, 11:15
Replies: 20
Views: 23,328
Posted By c53204

Aircraft 100% serviceable. No known or declared...

Aircraft 100% serviceable. No known or declared medical conditions... truly awful outcome for the families of those killed.
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Oct 2018, 07:03
Replies: 1,254
Views: 704,176
Posted By c53204

BBC reported that the helicopter cost £2m new.

BBC reported that the helicopter cost £2m new.
Forum: Rumours & News
23rd Feb 2017, 20:07
Replies: 87
Views: 113,006
Posted By c53204

FlyBe certainly seem to be racking up 'incidents'...

FlyBe certainly seem to be racking up 'incidents' in the last year or two.
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Jan 2017, 17:39
Replies: 218
Views: 119,975
Posted By c53204

A very simplistic question from someone who has...

A very simplistic question from someone who has many pax hours in helicopters. Is it fair to say that mechanical failures are happening more on helicopters? If so, is this because of modern design -...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Dec 2016, 06:41
Replies: 131
Views: 44,193
Posted By c53204

All aircraft purchases - especially military end...

All aircraft purchases - especially military end up costing more than any 'deal price'. But the quoted price does seem a tad steep - usual 'let's rip a Government off' scenario.

Any unwanted new...
Forum: Rumours & News
24th Nov 2015, 18:03
Replies: 220
Views: 129,634
Posted By c53204

With Russian military aircraft frequently...

With Russian military aircraft frequently skirting close to several countries airspace, it was only a matter of time before this happened.

Maybe Putin might call a halt to these flights -...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
22nd Aug 2015, 18:50
Replies: 1,087
Views: 1,029,538
Posted By c53204

Are the flaps down in those pictures?

Are the flaps down in those pictures?
Forum: Rumours & News
27th Mar 2015, 22:15
Replies: 3,543
Views: 5,596,496
Posted By c53204

Cockpit monitoring of flight crew...... ...

Cockpit monitoring of flight crew......


Every called a company and heard "this call may be monitored for training purposes, so we can improve our customer service".


Why should the...
Forum: Rumours & News
26th Mar 2015, 20:12
Replies: 3,543
Views: 5,596,496
Posted By c53204

If the PIC exited the cockpit after cruise was...

If the PIC exited the cockpit after cruise was established, then who else (or what else) could have initiated the 'controlled' descent?
Forum: Rumours & News
26th Mar 2015, 18:54
Replies: 3,543
Views: 5,596,496
Posted By c53204

Surely if any FD crew want to down an aircraft...

Surely if any FD crew want to down an aircraft they would be able to do it. With the knowledge they have, opportunities and access to a/c systems what is to stop them?
Forum: Rumours & News
26th Mar 2015, 14:23
Replies: 3,543
Views: 5,596,496
Posted By c53204

Mr Lubitz's (the FO) training had been...

Mr Lubitz's (the FO) training had been interrupted briefly six years ago but was resumed after "the suitability of the candidate was re-established"

I guess some information will remain in the...
Forum: Rumours & News
26th Mar 2015, 12:36
Replies: 3,543
Views: 5,596,496
Posted By c53204

Many, many 'non professionals' trust the...

Many, many 'non professionals' trust the mentioned 'professionals' with their lives - banking, air travel, Doctors, etc, etc.

Often it is those professionals we trust, who let us down. Sadly this...
Forum: Rumours & News
26th Mar 2015, 09:47
Replies: 3,543
Views: 5,596,496
Posted By c53204

Those who are supposed to enlighten us could be...

Those who are supposed to enlighten us could be partly to blame - safety specialists, aviation designers/engineers, aircrew.... all with one aim - reduce operating costs, save money... call it what...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
25th Mar 2015, 09:33
Replies: 2
Views: 3,023
Posted By c53204

Utair B737 OEI?

Reuters: Russian airline Utair confirms a Boeing737 plane has requested an emergency landing at St Petersburg's Pulkovo airport
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
2nd Jan 2015, 17:37
Replies: 45
Views: 47,065
Posted By c53204

Could this happen on take off? Air Accidents...

Could this happen on take off?

Air Accidents Investigation: Saab-Scania SF340B, G-LGNE (http://www.aaib.gov.uk/publications/bulletins/august_2009/saab_scania_sf340b__g_lgne.cfm)
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Sep 2014, 15:34
Replies: 52
Views: 12,373
Posted By c53204

Did I just hear right that F35's have also been...

Did I just hear right that F35's have also been used? (during military briefing from USA on SKY news)
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Mar 2014, 09:07
Replies: 877
Views: 453,295
Posted By c53204

Very interesting reading indeed.

Very interesting reading indeed.
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Dec 2013, 18:38
Replies: 2,934
Views: 2,220,632
Posted By c53204

This may seem a long shot and not appreciated by...

This may seem a long shot and not appreciated by some, but if the pilot cut fuel, could he then apply the rotor brake - intentionally?
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Dec 2013, 15:01
Replies: 2,934
Views: 2,220,632
Posted By c53204

Something like a MGB with no oil?

Something like a MGB with no oil?
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Dec 2013, 09:35
Replies: 2,934
Views: 2,220,632
Posted By c53204

Looking at the hull being lifted - it is...

Looking at the hull being lifted - it is remarkably intact. Looks like it could have impacted nose first.
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Sep 2013, 21:47
Replies: 3
Views: 1,777
Posted By c53204

Sorry, Reg is I-AWTF. PLenty of pics and info on...

Sorry, Reg is I-AWTF. PLenty of pics and info on web now.
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Sep 2013, 21:27
Replies: 3
Views: 1,777
Posted By c53204

AW139 at St Andrews

Saw a AW139 around St Andrews Scotland today. A friend posted a picture on Facebook reg looks like I-AWTI.

Can't find any info on it. Anyone?
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Aug 2013, 10:01
Replies: 2,609
Views: 874,713
Posted By c53204

Guys. Stop trying to kid yourself. The exact...

Guys. Stop trying to kid yourself. The exact figures may be debatable, but if anyone thinks the standard of pilots, drivers, maintenance has not declined - you are reacting exactly as I expected.
...
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Aug 2013, 07:45
Replies: 2,609
Views: 874,713
Posted By c53204

Is air travel (fixed or rotary) safe - yes,...

Is air travel (fixed or rotary) safe - yes, compared to most other forms of transport.

Are cost cutting measures being implemented by operators - Oh yes. Has the standard of maintenance reduced -...
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Aug 2013, 14:46
Replies: 2,609
Views: 874,713
Posted By c53204

Throw everything 'aircraft/contract/reliability...

Throw everything 'aircraft/contract/reliability issues' out of the window. I believe the oil workers who travel on the aircraft involved will guarantee it's demise.
Forum: Rumours & News
12th Aug 2013, 17:09
Replies: 480
Views: 158,681
Posted By c53204

Thread should have been closed after one page. ...

Thread should have been closed after one page.

If there is a standard and a country is part of that standard, then said countries should adhere fully to said standard.

Deviation can only lead...
Forum: Rumours & News
10th Jul 2013, 18:54
Replies: 2,403
Views: 2,196,782
Posted By c53204

I am assuming the aircraft had no malfunctions....

I am assuming the aircraft had no malfunctions. But as a passenger, I expect a flight crew to be able to land an aircraft visually (in suitable conditions) with no aids used on the aircraft or on the...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Nov 2012, 15:35
Replies: 9
Views: 5,972
Posted By c53204

If I won the Euromillions lottery tonight (£133),...

If I won the Euromillions lottery tonight (£133), I would go for the AW139.
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Oct 2012, 12:41
Replies: 994
Views: 294,499
Posted By c53204

If a new or changed material is the cause of...

If a new or changed material is the cause of this, the question should be why was the change made. Being cynical I have to say cost.

I owned a Citroen car (the ones with hydraulic suspension)....
Forum: Rumours & News
28th Sep 2012, 14:28
Replies: 56
Views: 40,541
Posted By c53204

Haven't heard anything about casualties on the...

Haven't heard anything about casualties on the ground. Considering the number of building nearby, looks like the crew went for the right spot to try and put it down.
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