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Search: Posts Made By: Vasco dePilot
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Forum: Rumours & News
8th Jan 2024, 20:32
Replies: 72
Views: 55,789
Posted By Vasco dePilot

Should be a fundamental part of basic attitudes to safety

Boring seems to have lost focus on the importance of engineering quality. Without that, zero profit can be made.
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Nov 2023, 16:22
Replies: 38
Views: 7,456
Posted By Vasco dePilot

No streaming in late 60’s

I got my Navigator brevet in 1969. The course was eight months on Varsity followed by four months on the Dominie. Despite the low level roles of Canberras and Vulcans, we were given no low level...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Nov 2022, 21:20
Replies: 119
Views: 16,020
Posted By Vasco dePilot

Read and learn the history of Northern Ireland for the period 1969- 1971

You need to learn some history. Then you will probably understand why that comment is so ignorant.
The British Army were initially sent to Northern Ireland to protect the minority population who...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
11th Feb 2020, 20:09
Replies: 19
Views: 7,669
Posted By Vasco dePilot

Bye bye ZZZC

I have just been checking my logbook. I flew 19 flights in command on ZZZC between June 2000 and March 2004.
Average flight duration was just 5hrs50mins.
Most flights were to Middle East and...
Forum: Rumours & News
15th Nov 2019, 17:48
Replies: 211
Views: 155,065
Posted By Vasco dePilot

LHR

Dave, we can speculate it could lead to same holding plus extra for third runway. Your guess is as good as mine.
Forum: Rumours & News
15th Nov 2019, 16:45
Replies: 211
Views: 155,065
Posted By Vasco dePilot

I second that, as can every BA pilot. Whenever I...

I second that, as can every BA pilot. Whenever I am challenged by a person who is anti LHR third runway, I tell them about the huge amount of fuel wasted in holding patterns. Generally, I get looked...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
17th Jun 2019, 10:54
Replies: 95
Views: 52,358
Posted By Vasco dePilot

Browns sextant still exists. I have a photo of it...

Browns sextant still exists. I have a photo of it taken in the storage of the RAF museum at Hendon.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
12th Jun 2019, 23:01
Replies: 95
Views: 52,358
Posted By Vasco dePilot

well said. adventurous authors have created...

well said.
adventurous authors have created myths from this carefully written account.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
12th Jun 2019, 22:43
Replies: 95
Views: 52,358
Posted By Vasco dePilot

thanks for that background information

thanks for that background information
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
12th Jun 2019, 22:41
Replies: 95
Views: 52,358
Posted By Vasco dePilot

ooh I like that, it’s a really important quote....

ooh I like that, it’s a really important quote. Can u give me a verified reference please? I would really appreciate it👍
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
12th Jun 2019, 22:37
Replies: 95
Views: 52,358
Posted By Vasco dePilot

you are right in ways, but what you have not...

you are right in ways, but what you have not acknowledged is the fact that the Vimy was WW1 postwar bomber technology, Spirit of St Louis had the benefit of 7 years of rapid aeronautical engineering...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
12th Jun 2019, 22:27
Replies: 95
Views: 52,358
Posted By Vasco dePilot

Avoiding the myths means learning the facts.

This article just advances many of the myths. It’s important to learn the facts. The two factual records of the flight were written by Alcock (a brief report published in September 1919) and by Brown...
Forum: Rumours & News
21st Dec 2018, 06:26
Replies: 106
Views: 124,553
Posted By Vasco dePilot

AV Herald report on B777-300ER diversion

Incident: LATAM B773 near Belo Horizonte on Dec 20th 2018, electrical failures, RAT deployed (http://avherald.com/h?article=4c1cc3f6&opt=0)
Read all about it here.
Forum: Rumours & News
20th Jan 2018, 19:38
Replies: 208
Views: 181,481
Posted By Vasco dePilot

Indian rules for alcohol checks

In India, all crew members are checked for alcohol when they check in. This is a legal requirement specified by the Indian DGCA
Forum: North America
18th Nov 2016, 10:41
Replies: 6
Views: 4,395
Posted By Vasco dePilot

"Sully": the verdict from Swindon UK

Last night I went to a pre-release viewing of Sully in Swindon UK. I am now left fuming and brooding about watching the new film.
The good bits about "Sully":
1. Superb video and sound in the iMax...
Forum: Rumours & News
27th Jun 2016, 06:59
Replies: 866
Views: 505,128
Posted By Vasco dePilot

The 777-300ER has 3 external cameras. the fin...

The 777-300ER has 3 external cameras. the fin mounted camera gives a clear view of the wings.
Forum: Flight Testing
11th Apr 2016, 14:12
Replies: 7
Views: 6,154
Posted By Vasco dePilot

Ed Strongman's funeral

Does anyone know what the funeral arrangements are?
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Feb 2015, 08:33
Replies: 119
Views: 30,254
Posted By Vasco dePilot

Is this the same Paul Smyth who was on 27 in 1984?

Is this the same Paul Smyth who was on 27 in 1984?
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
29th Jan 2015, 07:15
Replies: 9
Views: 4,153
Posted By Vasco dePilot

Thanks fa2fi for those ideas. Not sure what plane...

Thanks fa2fi for those ideas. Not sure what plane is used (looks like a Skyvan or Gippvan) but current one while being very noisy is a lot quieter than an old Russian machine used initially. Your...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
29th Jan 2015, 07:09
Replies: 9
Views: 4,153
Posted By Vasco dePilot

Engine noise from climbing skydiving plane

The airfield location is Redlands near Swindon, but most of the complaints are coming from surrounding villages under the climb routes than from the residents close to the airfield who only hear a...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
28th Jan 2015, 12:16
Replies: 9
Views: 4,153
Posted By Vasco dePilot

Noise Abatement advice for Skydiving

There is increasing difficulty with the neighbouring community in Wiltshire UK due their intolerance of the noise from the engine of the parachuting plane. As it has to get to height using max...
Forum: Rumours & News
20th Jan 2015, 13:58
Replies: 3,923
Views: 4,445,324
Posted By Vasco dePilot

"Audio saturated Environment"

"Audio saturated environment" is a very appropriate expression for the cascade warning sounds bombarding the pilots during an abnormal occurance on a modern airliner. Add it to the lexicon!
Forum: Rumours & News
1st Sep 2014, 07:41
Replies: 3
Views: 10,127
Posted By Vasco dePilot

Jet Airways B777-300 descends 5000 feet uncontrolled.

First Officer using her tablet did not notice the plane leaving its assigned level of 34,000 feet and descended to 29,000. :ugh:

The captain was asleep taking ":controlled rest".

This incident...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
26th Mar 2014, 15:07
Replies: 2
Views: 1,173
Posted By Vasco dePilot

1919 Trans Atlantic Vimy Navigation kit

I am researching Alcock and Brown's non stop Atlantic crossing in June 1919.
Brown wrote that he used a "drift bearing plate" to assess drift angle. This instrument was the precursor of periscopic...
Forum: Rumours & News
17th Oct 2013, 08:04
Replies: 202
Views: 77,601
Posted By Vasco dePilot

UK Parliament gives nod to new EASA FDTLs.

from Hansard on yesterday's vote

[QUOTE]Civil Aviation Safety

That this House takes note of European Union Document No. 12864/13, a draft Commission Regulation (EU) No. .../… of XXX amending...
Forum: Rumours & News
9th Oct 2013, 18:09
Replies: 202
Views: 77,601
Posted By Vasco dePilot

Rule by bureaucrats via Poodle MEPs

The EU is about to turn the clock back 40 years in aviation safety terms: To where we were before the Report of the Committee on Flight Time Limitations, chaired by Group Captain Douglas Bader. After...
Forum: Rumours & News
30th Sep 2013, 17:35
Replies: 202
Views: 77,601
Posted By Vasco dePilot

A battle won but a war still to be fought

Captaintcas has got it spot on: "The battle might be won, but the war is far from over boys."
On BBC Question Time on Friday night, it was clear the UK MPs have little idea how excessive flight duty...
Forum: Rumours & News
16th Jul 2013, 20:33
Replies: 2,403
Views: 2,196,336
Posted By Vasco dePilot

nigegilb. Very well said Sir.:D

nigegilb.
Very well said Sir.:D
Forum: Rumours & News
16th Jul 2013, 20:16
Replies: 2,403
Views: 2,196,336
Posted By Vasco dePilot

Simultaneously reducing speed and height in the 777.

1. 1900ft at 5 miles is high on any 777's approach. That is a fact!
Whether the 5 mile point is 280ft above a 3deg slope or 400ft above the 300ft/mile formula used by most pilots is a moot point....
Forum: Rumours & News
16th Jul 2013, 07:58
Replies: 2,403
Views: 2,196,336
Posted By Vasco dePilot

Flap speed limits for 777-200ER

TOGA!:=
The Asiana plane was a 777-200ER which has a different wing and different flap limit speeds. 30 flap at 180 knots was not an option to the Asiana 214 crew.Your post has the flap speed limits...
Forum: Rumours & News
15th Jul 2013, 09:50
Replies: 2,403
Views: 2,196,336
Posted By Vasco dePilot

Momoe 'oxymoron'? Perhaps I should expand:...

Momoe
'oxymoron'? Perhaps I should expand: inexperienced as a training captain on the 777 because this was his first flight as a trainer on this type.
Forum: Rumours & News
15th Jul 2013, 07:41
Replies: 2,403
Views: 2,196,336
Posted By Vasco dePilot

Let the NTSB do its work.

Stator Vane.
Thanks for your excellent post that every PPruner should digest.
1, SFO is a challenging approach environment where recovery from ATC imposed high and fast positioning on finals to...
Forum: Rumours & News
8th Jul 2013, 14:34
Replies: 2,403
Views: 2,196,336
Posted By Vasco dePilot

Quote from the Boeing 777 manual

For those unfamiliar with the Autothrottle system on the B777, here's a quote from the Ops manual:
"With the autothrottle armed, the autothrottle automatically activates if:
• no autopilot or...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
18th Jun 2013, 08:36
Replies: 95
Views: 21,139
Posted By Vasco dePilot

Airport Live on BBC2

Superb fast paced documentary about London Heathrow in action is running on BBC2 for 4 nights finishing on Thursday. Look at the first episode here:
BBC iPlayer - Airport Live: Episode 1...
Forum: Rumours & News
1st Nov 2011, 08:45
Replies: 80
Views: 57,914
Posted By Vasco dePilot

flying lid You asked: The repairs are well...

flying lid
You asked: The repairs are well under way as stated here: A380 (http://australianaviation.com.au/2011/10/%e2%80%98nancy%e2%80%99-to-return-to-the-air-in-2012/)
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