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Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
21st Apr 2024, 12:07
Replies: 20
Views: 5,434
Posted By Propellerhead

Of course a Commander is authorised to deviate...

Of course a Commander is authorised to deviate from rules and procedures in an emergency in order to ensure the safety of the aircraft. I don’t believe this was the case with the Air France. To...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
21st Apr 2024, 12:01
Replies: 56
Views: 11,340
Posted By Propellerhead

That’s Canada. USA technically always require...

That’s Canada. USA technically always require Heavy. In practice “Center” don’t want it but everyone from Approach to Ramp, and Ramp to Departure insist on it every transmission.
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
20th Apr 2024, 08:28
Replies: 12
Views: 3,707
Posted By Propellerhead

No RWSL?

No RWSL?
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
20th Apr 2024, 07:07
Replies: 20
Views: 5,434
Posted By Propellerhead

Once reverse is selected a full stop landing must...

Once reverse is selected a full stop landing must be made. As you allude to, the air Portugal close call is why, where one stayed in reverse.
Forum: Rumours & News
4th Jun 2023, 16:17
Replies: 48
Views: 18,107
Posted By Propellerhead

It looks a nice aircraft on the face of it. The...

It looks a nice aircraft on the face of it. The flight deck seems to have copied bits from both Airbus and Boeing and the avionics are supplied from the west. The side stick is pure Airbus obviously...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
14th Feb 2023, 07:39
Replies: 107
Views: 53,948
Posted By Propellerhead

Does Maui have non standard AA? Should be clean...

Does Maui have non standard AA? Should be clean well before 2200ft. And selecting flap 1 instead of 5 might not even be noticeable - you’re accelerating anyway. In that weather why not use the...
Forum: Rumours & News
12th Apr 2022, 08:21
Replies: 193
Views: 119,014
Posted By Propellerhead

Confusion caused by the aircraft turning towards...

Confusion caused by the aircraft turning towards an active wpt behind them seems increasingly likely when they pressed toga.
Forum: Rumours & News
8th Apr 2022, 15:27
Replies: 193
Views: 119,014
Posted By Propellerhead

Could be localizer interference, or even 5G?...

Could be localizer interference, or even 5G? Wasn’t aware of France being affected by the 5G thing though. They may have asked for a different ILS as they didn’t trust the first one. Programming the...
Forum: Rumours & News
21st Mar 2022, 15:17
Replies: 604
Views: 1,071,188
Posted By Propellerhead

Runaway trim is pretty obvious in a 737 as the...

Runaway trim is pretty obvious in a 737 as the trim wheel makes a loud clattering noise as it turns. A prolonged turning of the wheel is not something you’d expect in the cruise. And you can stop it...
Forum: Tech Log
7th Mar 2022, 07:34
Replies: 8
Views: 3,990
Posted By Propellerhead

On the -400 can you put the A/T into hold mode to...

On the -400 can you put the A/T into hold mode to prevent it from doing that?
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
31st Dec 2021, 20:44
Replies: 49
Views: 27,259
Posted By Propellerhead

My worst mistakes have been when I’ve been flying...

My worst mistakes have been when I’ve been flying with someone I got on really well with. Over familiarity can lead to complacency, and not wanting to pick up the other’s mistakes for fear of...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
31st Dec 2021, 17:35
Replies: 49
Views: 27,259
Posted By Propellerhead

UTC vs PST

UTC vs PST
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
30th Dec 2021, 07:35
Replies: 49
Views: 27,259
Posted By Propellerhead

Circling minima is there for a reason. The...

Circling minima is there for a reason. The prohibition on circling at night is there for a reason. It’s one thing to cancel IFR in good viz and ceiling, at a sensible circuit height, but to do a...
Forum: Rumours & News
29th Dec 2021, 19:49
Replies: 360
Views: 193,497
Posted By Propellerhead

It’s very easy to spin the altitude selector...

It’s very easy to spin the altitude selector instead of the heading selector on a Boeing - an error I’ve made myself. Is it possible one of the pilots spun the wrong selector as they were lining up?
Forum: Tech Log
29th Dec 2021, 11:51
Replies: 64
Views: 12,973
Posted By Propellerhead

Also facilitates a more inclusive briefing - ie)...

Also facilitates a more inclusive briefing - ie) how are you going to fly the approach for my landing? What modes are you going to use, what speed gates are you going to agree on etc? Rather than PF...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
29th Dec 2021, 11:43
Replies: 226
Views: 114,724
Posted By Propellerhead

As far as the travelling public will be concerned...

As far as the travelling public will be concerned it won't be any different to BA at Gatwick before the pandemic. It's just lower Ts&Cs for the staff. So, it's not a new concept. But it will have...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
29th Dec 2021, 11:14
Replies: 49
Views: 27,259
Posted By Propellerhead

Does the Learjet have enhanced GPWS? But in the...

Does the Learjet have enhanced GPWS? But in the landing config the terrain clearance floor may be quite happy until the last minute. Especially in a turn as it only looks straight ahead. Also, the...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
29th Dec 2021, 10:35
Replies: 49
Views: 27,259
Posted By Propellerhead

Not assumptions, just speculation. As always I...

Not assumptions, just speculation. As always I await the NTSB report with interest. Meanwhile if there’s anything we can learn from this then probably worth the discussion.
Forum: Rumours & News
29th Dec 2021, 08:03
Replies: 360
Views: 193,497
Posted By Propellerhead

The avherald article doesn’t make sense. At the...

The avherald article doesn’t make sense. At the rotate call the PF looks solely outside whilst rotating until the runway / horizon starts to disappear then transfers onto the FD. At this point the...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
29th Dec 2021, 07:49
Replies: 49
Views: 27,259
Posted By Propellerhead

From the horrible audio recording it’s clear the...

From the horrible audio recording it’s clear the flight path was unrecoverable from when he starts shouting on the radio, which would indicate either a stall or massively nose down attitude that’s...
Forum: Middle East
20th Aug 2021, 10:06
Replies: 74
Views: 144,381
Posted By Propellerhead

And yet Qatar are somehow awarded the position of...

And yet Qatar are somehow awarded the position of “second safest airline in the world”. Defies belief.
Forum: Rumours & News
18th Feb 2021, 06:32
Replies: 62
Views: 33,414
Posted By Propellerhead

Clearly a rushed and high energy approach that...

Clearly a rushed and high energy approach that should have been thrown away much earlier. Clearly ineffective intervention from P2. Amazing that the speedbrake wasn’t used. The decision to hand fly...
Forum: Rumours & News
25th Jan 2021, 21:18
Replies: 871
Views: 963,504
Posted By Propellerhead

I used to fly the classic and one thing I found...

I used to fly the classic and one thing I found was that it was hard to work out if you had the right amount of rudder with an engine failed / idle if the autopilot was making a turn. You use the...
Forum: Rumours & News
11th Jan 2021, 10:26
Replies: 115
Views: 81,194
Posted By Propellerhead

RVSM doesn't start until FL290. The autopilot...

RVSM doesn't start until FL290. The autopilot should normally be engaged within RVSM airspace.
Forum: Freight Dogs
5th Jan 2021, 08:23
Replies: 38
Views: 25,338
Posted By Propellerhead

Good job by the pilots. As always recognition is...

Good job by the pilots. As always recognition is the hardest part. Looks like they got to 300kts with the flaps out! Be interesting to read the full report and see how effective the relatively new...
Forum: Rumours & News
17th Jan 2020, 05:52
Replies: 255
Views: 180,795
Posted By Propellerhead

Anyone know how many pax? Could then work out...

Anyone know how many pax? Could then work out roughly how heavy they were and how much dumping would have been needed to get below MLW.

Out of interest, did they shut the engine down or leave it...
Forum: Rumours & News
16th Jan 2020, 06:12
Replies: 255
Views: 180,795
Posted By Propellerhead

Unless a greater emergency occurred which...

Unless a greater emergency occurred which prevented them either landing safely overweight or discontinuing the approach then this should not have happened. If you can accelerate to V1 and stop on a...
Forum: Rumours & News
21st Sep 2019, 08:01
Replies: 116
Views: 125,067
Posted By Propellerhead

After the Germanwings suicide the CAA are very...

After the Germanwings suicide the CAA are very cautious about mental health issues so the fact that he’s been cleared again to fly means he must have passed a rigorous procedure to get his medical...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
20th Apr 2019, 20:37
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,109,835
Posted By Propellerhead

Recruitment is going flat out at the moment, the...

Recruitment is going flat out at the moment, the problem is too little too late. Unfortunately those previously in charge of pilot resources ran down pilot numbers to save money and it's coming back...
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Feb 2019, 19:52
Replies: 3
Views: 1,748
Posted By Propellerhead

Thanks guys that’s helpful. Think Elstree is on...

Thanks guys that’s helpful. Think Elstree is on the wrong side of London but thanks.
Forum: Private Flying
19th Feb 2019, 19:12
Replies: 3
Views: 1,748
Posted By Propellerhead

Denham, Wycombe or White Waltham for PPL?

Hi all,

My cousin who lives in London is looking to do a PPL. I've suggested a trial lesson at either Denham, Wycombe Air Park, or White Waltham with a view to continuing with the PPL. Any...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
21st Oct 2018, 08:25
Replies: 2,998
Views: 2,921,961
Posted By Propellerhead

Can I ask which airports currently have Jet2 757s...

Can I ask which airports currently have Jet2 757s based there please? LBA and MAN I believe, but NCL and EDI as well?
Thanks.
Forum: Rumours & News
12th Mar 2018, 16:33
Replies: 303
Views: 388,960
Posted By Propellerhead

Was the Captain Male or female? It would be...

Was the Captain Male or female? It would be unusual for the handling pilot to make RT calls on approach. If so perhaps indicates the co-pilot was out of the loop on what was going on?
Forum: Rumours & News
12th Mar 2018, 16:06
Replies: 303
Views: 388,960
Posted By Propellerhead

I don’t hear any sign of incapacitation on the...

I don’t hear any sign of incapacitation on the transcript. And the confusion with ATC and which runway they’re landing on seems a bit of a side show. That doesn’t cause an aircraft to do what it did....
Forum: Rumours & News
12th Mar 2018, 15:58
Replies: 303
Views: 388,960
Posted By Propellerhead

I think the confusion is initially that they are...

I think the confusion is initially that they are planning to approach 02 but land on 20. Later I think the pilot may just have mis-spoke under high workload as the brain easily confuses 02 with 20...
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