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Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
15th Jan 2024, 14:04
Replies: 1,146
Views: 1,048,852
Posted By dalgetty

Nikkei Visualisation

Great visualisation of the whole incident by Nikkei. I think they must have read this discussion!
https://asia.nikkei.com/static/vdata/infographics/haneda-runway-collision/
Forum: Rumours & News
25th May 2021, 20:18
Replies: 328
Views: 207,445
Posted By dalgetty

Agreed. So sinister that they keep having to call...

Agreed. So sinister that they keep having to call "stand by" and ask questions, presumably from an intelligence officer, instead of having all the facts at their finger tips.
Forum: Rumours & News
25th May 2021, 19:50
Replies: 328
Views: 207,445
Posted By dalgetty

I feel bad for the pilots, because they are...

I feel bad for the pilots, because they are obviously hesitating, but it seems like after some discussion in the cockpit they make a decision to ask what status the alert is. If it is "red" - that's...
Forum: Rumours & News
25th May 2021, 16:39
Replies: 328
Views: 207,445
Posted By dalgetty

This web page has published what they claim to be...

This web page has published what they claim to be a full transcript of the ATC/pilot conversation:...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
27th Jan 2019, 18:27
Replies: 2,429
Views: 2,907,001
Posted By dalgetty

My attempt at an air crash investigation: ...

My attempt at an air crash investigation:

Without an IFR rating, his only option was to go for it with Night VFR, flying much lower than the safer flight levels many have already suggested.
...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
25th Jan 2019, 19:56
Replies: 2,429
Views: 2,907,001
Posted By dalgetty

The thing is, either: 1. DH is telling the...

The thing is, either:

1. DH is telling the truth, he wasn't at Nantes - but his ID was presented there, and a flight plan was filed with his name on it.
or
2. DH is not telling the truth, when...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
25th Jan 2019, 18:54
Replies: 2,429
Views: 2,907,001
Posted By dalgetty

DH claims he hasn't been to Nantes for a year....

DH claims he hasn't been to Nantes for a year. The French authorities swear that a Flightplan was opened in his name and that his ID was used in the airport.
Perhaps all of the above is true, but...
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Oct 2015, 18:56
Replies: 34
Views: 11,861
Posted By dalgetty

Good point about helicopters. In Lausanne we've...

Good point about helicopters. In Lausanne we've just had the addition of a bunch of helicopter hangars, it can make life interesting. Two minutes is not all that long
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Oct 2015, 14:04
Replies: 34
Views: 11,861
Posted By dalgetty

Dreadful accident - should have been avoided

There was a terrible accident in Backnang-Heiningen in Germany back in 2012. The relevant air authorities made a video explaining what happened, which is only available in German.

I edited it into...
Forum: Private Flying
19th Feb 2015, 13:01
Replies: 7
Views: 2,116
Posted By dalgetty

I have been flying the 160bhp version, as well as...

I have been flying the 160bhp version, as well as C172 with similar capacity, so I am not too nervous about the power issue

Looks like this should not be too difficult.

Thanks for the info!
Forum: Private Flying
16th Feb 2015, 19:43
Replies: 7
Views: 2,116
Posted By dalgetty

Gosh, I didn't realise bragging rights were...

Gosh, I didn't realise bragging rights were included!
Forum: Private Flying
15th Feb 2015, 20:54
Replies: 7
Views: 2,116
Posted By dalgetty

Thanks for the info!

Thanks for the info!
Forum: Private Flying
15th Feb 2015, 17:02
Replies: 7
Views: 2,116
Posted By dalgetty

DR400 to DR380

Dear friends,

I've been flying Robin DR400s, but lately I heard about a guy who is looking to rent out his DR380. Do I need to do a transition, the usual two hours minimum with an instructor, to...
Forum: Private Flying
9th Jul 2013, 19:21
Replies: 23
Views: 10,077
Posted By dalgetty

Excellent point: the way in which control was...

Excellent point: the way in which control was passed to the instructor is clearly the most important aspect. He tells me that he didn't do it formally as in "Your control, please do a go-around", it...
Forum: Private Flying
9th Jul 2013, 14:16
Replies: 23
Views: 10,077
Posted By dalgetty

PPL test failed - human factors kick in

My friend never did like stalls, spirals or other aerobatic manoeuvres, but this is ridiculous.

After successfully doing the manoeuvres part of his practical test he entered a CTR correctly, but...
Forum: Private Flying
24th Aug 2011, 12:56
Replies: 43
Views: 6,083
Posted By dalgetty

Thanks to everybody who contributed to this...

Thanks to everybody who contributed to this discussion. I am greatly encouraged.
Forum: Private Flying
24th Aug 2011, 08:48
Replies: 43
Views: 6,083
Posted By dalgetty

Crash one, there may be some experienced pilots...

Crash one, there may be some experienced pilots around the Leuchars area with a bit of time on their hands shortly ...
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Aug 2011, 07:34
Replies: 43
Views: 6,083
Posted By dalgetty

Flying a monocoupe... a new entry on my list of...

Flying a monocoupe... a new entry on my list of (very) long-term ambitions
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Aug 2011, 15:05
Replies: 43
Views: 6,083
Posted By dalgetty

According to what I learned in my Principles of...

According to what I learned in my Principles of Flight theory class, most stall alarms sound off at an air speed of around ten knots greater than "full stall" air speed.

So it is true that the...
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Aug 2011, 12:27
Replies: 43
Views: 6,083
Posted By dalgetty

Thanks for your reactions - it makes great...

Thanks for your reactions - it makes great reading.

I'm glad to hear I'm not in the only club that teaches that method, or at least to have taught it at some point over the last hundred years.
...
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Aug 2011, 10:01
Replies: 43
Views: 6,083
Posted By dalgetty

This only tends to happen very occasionally, and...

This only tends to happen very occasionally, and only if you're coming in with 20 degrees of flaps, which is not very often. It's not habitual!
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Aug 2011, 09:53
Replies: 43
Views: 6,083
Posted By dalgetty

We're taught to cut the throttle at the start of the final leg

The school I am learning at has a peculiarity: we are taught to cut the throttle before beginning to descend for the final approach. This means not long after turning into final, and sometimes before...
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