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Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
20th Apr 2024, 20:24
Replies: 31
Views: 10,015
Posted By Dct_Mopas

….or try a go-around. Thrust reversers stow, then...

….or try a go-around. Thrust reversers stow, then build up to TOGA thrust from idle once again, slowly get airborne and clip the obstacle at high speed.

If reverse has been selected you stay on...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
23rd Mar 2024, 10:30
Replies: 3,914
Views: 1,254,548
Posted By Dct_Mopas

The problem will be MAN not adequately preparing...

The problem will be MAN not adequately preparing and no doubt doing things as cheaply as possible. I.e. not having enough resource to effectively bus many many flights to remote stands.

The...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
23rd Mar 2024, 10:28
Replies: 3,914
Views: 1,254,548
Posted By Dct_Mopas

T1 apparently won’t now be demolished (apart from...

T1 apparently won’t now be demolished (apart from pier C) due to costs. Just totally closed and mothballed. The pier B stands will only be used as remote stands using busses from T2.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
23rd Mar 2024, 09:29
Replies: 3,914
Views: 1,254,548
Posted By Dct_Mopas

That seems to be the plan. However the stands on...

That seems to be the plan. However the stands on T1 pier B are planned to be used - just remotely using busses from T2.

A lot more busses and drivers will be needed if that plan goes through, I...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
2nd Jan 2024, 11:10
Replies: 1,146
Views: 1,049,181
Posted By Dct_Mopas

This really is an unconfirmed ATC message - but...

This really is an unconfirmed ATC message - but from what I made out an aircraft unknown was told “your number 1, taxi for holding point C5”. Which is an intersection for 34R.
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
2nd Jan 2024, 10:53
Replies: 1,146
Views: 1,049,181
Posted By Dct_Mopas

ATC live recordings are available and JAL516 was...

ATC live recordings are available and JAL516 was cleared to land 34R. It was the first of a number of aircraft given 34R for landing.
...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
2nd Jan 2024, 10:08
Replies: 1,146
Views: 1,049,181
Posted By Dct_Mopas

They’d just restarted parallel approaches, this...

They’d just restarted parallel approaches, this accident aircraft was the first in a stream of arrivals for 34R.
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
17th Nov 2023, 19:42
Replies: 8
Views: 3,748
Posted By Dct_Mopas

It is indeed - glad to see it all worked out ok,...

It is indeed - glad to see it all worked out ok, top notch organisation and instructors. They even managed to get the aircraft lifted off the beach before the tide came in. A saved airframe and so...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
21st Oct 2023, 15:02
Replies: 3,914
Views: 1,254,548
Posted By Dct_Mopas

It was due to “pavement failure” on 23R -...

It was due to “pavement failure” on 23R - reopening at 1600L apparently.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
25th Sep 2023, 15:49
Replies: 1,730
Views: 598,746
Posted By Dct_Mopas

Can’t be quite so congratulatory of the Gatwick...

Can’t be quite so congratulatory of the Gatwick ATC management yet again today. Flow rate restriction of 16 arrivals per hour. Absolutely shambolic.

Not a dig at your post Kiltrash - glad you had...
Forum: ATC Issues
14th Sep 2023, 17:29
Replies: 125
Views: 28,438
Posted By Dct_Mopas

Confirmed as a shortage of ATC staff by Gatwick...

Confirmed as a shortage of ATC staff by Gatwick airport twitter. Apparently short notice staff absence.

To have no spare/ standby/ slack for one controller going sick is really poor. Massively...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
1st Sep 2023, 17:24
Replies: 689
Views: 350,745
Posted By Dct_Mopas

Could have been any number of technical faults....

Could have been any number of technical faults. From the description it’s quite possible the aircraft suffered a flap/ slat jam whilst configuring for the approach and therefore rendering the runway...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
22nd Jul 2023, 16:44
Replies: 689
Views: 350,745
Posted By Dct_Mopas

They’ve all been removed to improve the service...

They’ve all been removed to improve the service as it was a bit hit and miss. When working it was good, but the units had reliability issues so they’ve gone back to the manufacturer to be resolved...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
3rd Jul 2023, 21:27
Replies: 117
Views: 56,570
Posted By Dct_Mopas

I believe your experience will be within the EU...

I believe your experience will be within the EU bases. In the UK a large number of FO’s have been leaving for BA/ Virgin/ Emirates this year. Certainly a higher amount than usual.
Forum: Rumours & News
3rd Jul 2023, 21:20
Replies: 121
Views: 49,574
Posted By Dct_Mopas

I think this thread is living in a parallel...

I think this thread is living in a parallel universe.

Land within the touchdown zone or go-around. This landing was unacceptable for a commercial airline operation.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
11th Jun 2023, 07:06
Replies: 24
Views: 3,957
Posted By Dct_Mopas

Many people do not care about seat choice so...

Many people do not care about seat choice so don’t pay for it. If it was “illegal” then that optional extra will go into the ticket price for everyone. Providing no choice to passengers to keep the...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
18th May 2023, 20:06
Replies: 689
Views: 350,745
Posted By Dct_Mopas

Not particularly “dismal”. The last normal winter...

Not particularly “dismal”. The last normal winter before Covid they had a winter loss of £272 million. Certainly lots of room for improvement going forward but then again easyJet’s net debt position...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
17th May 2023, 00:33
Replies: 351
Views: 126,319
Posted By Dct_Mopas

No airline is a charity, the flights would have...

No airline is a charity, the flights would have been dropped/ reduced as not performing and contributing to a profitable operation. That’s the only reason flights are removed. The easyJet (and...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
16th May 2023, 15:39
Replies: 3,914
Views: 1,254,548
Posted By Dct_Mopas

Your absolutely correct, the amount of time...

Your absolutely correct, the amount of time wasted by unnecessary secondary bag checks at Manchester is beyond ridiculous. You’ll get people defending this with security reasons/ passengers at fault/...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
13th Mar 2023, 19:30
Replies: 619
Views: 153,692
Posted By Dct_Mopas

As you’ve asked, the 15th (MAN arrival 1855) and...

As you’ve asked, the 15th (MAN arrival 1855) and 18th (MAN arrival 0755).

On the face of it the closures shouldn’t affect much. But they will. CTOT’s are being generated leaving the flights stuck...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
13th Mar 2023, 16:39
Replies: 619
Views: 153,692
Posted By Dct_Mopas

With the recent aerodrome closures, anyone aware...

With the recent aerodrome closures, anyone aware why they only seem to be planned to coincide with the easyJet arrivals?

Just seems rather bad planning. That and with no ILS on 26 for the month,...
Forum: Rumours & News
6th Mar 2023, 06:30
Replies: 77
Views: 25,902
Posted By Dct_Mopas

The risks of having a newly qualified/...

The risks of having a newly qualified/ inexperienced cabin crew alone in the flight deck with one pilot (potential security issue/ stood behind the pilot so distraction if talking/ etc) needs to be...
Forum: Rumours & News
5th Mar 2023, 22:18
Replies: 77
Views: 25,902
Posted By Dct_Mopas

The CAA are correct, the crews were following...

The CAA are correct, the crews were following procedure. Two crew aren’t required at all times.

All UK airlines (that I know of) no longer follow the two crew rule which was brought in as a...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
6th Sep 2022, 14:41
Replies: 689
Views: 350,745
Posted By Dct_Mopas

Last time I heard it was 21st September

Last time I heard it was 21st September
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
31st Aug 2022, 18:27
Replies: 6
Views: 1,074
Posted By Dct_Mopas

You need to maintain final reserve fuel +...

You need to maintain final reserve fuel + alternate fuel at all times during flight.

Unless landing is assured at destination.

In this example landing was most certainly assured with regards...
Forum: Rumours & News
11th Aug 2022, 15:07
Replies: 267
Views: 86,272
Posted By Dct_Mopas

We have A320’s/ 737’s landing multiple times a...

We have A320’s/ 737’s landing multiple times a day at Jersey EGJJ. Runway 26 is shorter than Skiathos by a few metres. With a sheer cliff at the end of the runway. Most of these aircraft are fully...
Forum: Rumours & News
10th Aug 2022, 20:51
Replies: 267
Views: 86,272
Posted By Dct_Mopas

Then one day soon we’ll have a horrific accident,...

Then one day soon we’ll have a horrific accident, the smallest amount of sink on short finals and that’s it.

Lots of people defending a very unnecessary technique of flying significantly below the...
Forum: Rumours & News
10th Aug 2022, 20:09
Replies: 267
Views: 86,272
Posted By Dct_Mopas

In the video it seems they descend below the...

In the video it seems they descend below the normal approach path at a specific point. Then they fly a very shallow final approach well below what would be normal.

From the outside it looks like...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
29th Jul 2022, 10:16
Replies: 689
Views: 350,745
Posted By Dct_Mopas

The issue I was referring to was the volume of...

The issue I was referring to was the volume of flight cancellations occurring in recent months. They’ve now stopped, the operation has stabilised and people are now able to travel without the...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
28th Jul 2022, 19:55
Replies: 689
Views: 350,745
Posted By Dct_Mopas

Well they have. It was carnage for a while...

Well they have.

It was carnage for a while but a reduction in the summer schedule means easyJet has now stabilised and back on a normal footing.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
18th Jun 2022, 07:59
Replies: 619
Views: 153,692
Posted By Dct_Mopas

NOTAMS will be published closer the time,...

NOTAMS will be published closer the time, covering initially the ILS 08 works which start on the 4th July. No idea if we’ll get an increased ILS category other than CAT 1. Only news is that the...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
17th Jun 2022, 16:45
Replies: 619
Views: 153,692
Posted By Dct_Mopas

Both ILS systems are scheduled to be replaced...

Both ILS systems are scheduled to be replaced during July. Runway 08 first followed by Runway 26.

It seems however, at times, both ILS systems will unavailable at the same time. Depending on...
Forum: Rumours & News
15th Jun 2022, 09:11
Replies: 29
Views: 12,122
Posted By Dct_Mopas

Swiss airspace now back to full capacity since...

Swiss airspace now back to full capacity since 0800z
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
12th Apr 2022, 08:16
Replies: 3,914
Views: 1,254,548
Posted By Dct_Mopas

DHL has been good for ezy. They’re well organised...

DHL has been good for ezy. They’re well organised and do a great job, definitely short of staff as well but the only big issues occur when passenger security delays in terminal delay flights. Without...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
23rd Mar 2022, 13:44
Replies: 3,914
Views: 1,254,548
Posted By Dct_Mopas

That corridor takes you to the domestic boarding...

That corridor takes you to the domestic boarding gates in T3 and so is out of the way. The corridor before Duty Free should bring you straight into the foodhall/ shopping area in T3.
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