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12th Jul 2012, 14:51
Replies: 121
Views: 67,595
Posted By Roadrunner

When the wind at Narita starts blowing out of the...

When the wind at Narita starts blowing out of the SW above 30kts and gusting often to 45+ kts, due to local topography the air feels like it is blowing through a cheese grater.

It is definitely...
25th Jul 2008, 23:48
Replies: 373
Views: 67,157
Posted By Roadrunner

Speaking of Q and maintenance etc. I was on...

Speaking of Q and maintenance etc.

I was on QF168 row 38 on both sectors starting out on Thursday this week and noticed a rather loud and unusual noise below and just behind me not long after TO....
11th Jan 2008, 11:42
Replies: 272
Views: 50,162
Posted By Roadrunner

Forgive me if this has been mentioned, as I have...

Forgive me if this has been mentioned, as I have only read about 7 pages of this thread.

I have often wondered why major airlines don't use the expertise at their disposal to come up with a...
24th Apr 2007, 17:40
Replies: 32
Views: 7,191
Posted By Roadrunner

Who handles EK's dispatch at AKL? It seems...

Who handles EK's dispatch at AKL?

It seems that the software in the flight operations/dispatch performance computer wasn't updated to indicate the reduced runway length for departure, or the...
Forum: Tech Log
12th Nov 2006, 23:58
Replies: 4
Views: 1,383
Posted By Roadrunner

The 757/767 AFDS will revert to the current modes...

The 757/767 AFDS will revert to the current modes when A/P is selected on if a flight director is on, except when in TO or GA modes. In these modes, it will revert to HDG Hold and V/S.

This fact...
Forum: Tech Log
10th Nov 2006, 01:33
Replies: 36
Views: 6,101
Posted By Roadrunner

Here, here. To clarify, my previous post was...

Here, here.

To clarify, my previous post was referring to your average commercial jet.

Just doing some more reading via google search into the subject and they suggest that the tail plane will...
Forum: Tech Log
7th Nov 2006, 23:21
Replies: 36
Views: 6,101
Posted By Roadrunner

I don't recall reading any reference to the...

I don't recall reading any reference to the possible affect of engine failure during TO when carry ice and snow on the wing and fuselage. A lot of people get away with TO carrying unacceptable...
17th Sep 2006, 05:31
Replies: 112
Views: 14,933
Posted By Roadrunner

Yes, as we know it's all window dressing to make...

Yes, as we know it's all window dressing to make the public feel all warm and cozy inside. Also, of course, the decision makers have made a decision, jobs right.
I was in a bus at Narita going...
17th Sep 2006, 02:08
Replies: 112
Views: 14,933
Posted By Roadrunner

Of course none of it makes sense due to the fact...

Of course none of it makes sense due to the fact that the beurocrats are making the decisions.

It s^*#s me to death, the whole fiasco.
We are made to take our shoes of in Japan if the dinger goes...
27th Jun 2006, 11:54
Replies: 20
Views: 3,786
Posted By Roadrunner

If a proportion of the VB troops are confused re...

If a proportion of the VB troops are confused re the understanding of ETOPS planning and implementation, they are definitely not alone.

Not wishing to make excuses for anyone, however, there...
14th May 2006, 03:27
Replies: 58
Views: 11,465
Posted By Roadrunner

Oakland. You beat me to it. I had an...

Oakland.

You beat me to it.

I had an occurrence with a very experienced captain in RHS moving the flaps from 5 to 1 when I had called one to go (SOP call) missed by the PNF. He had been busy...
8th May 2006, 11:37
Replies: 26
Views: 12,531
Posted By Roadrunner

Talking My god, no wonder Willie blew the joint. Old...

My god, no wonder Willie blew the joint.
Old Jack wouldn't have put up with that s%$#.

This makes the years I spent there look rather tame.
Good luck to the lads. Of course pressure from...
7th May 2006, 01:51
Replies: 48
Views: 10,297
Posted By Roadrunner

My contact tells me there was no agreement, the...

My contact tells me there was no agreement, the bums just changed it anyway. Spud and his band of merry tossers seem to do what they wish now days, hence the total breakdown of moral in the company....
3rd May 2006, 06:22
Replies: 48
Views: 10,297
Posted By Roadrunner

Devil Now now girls.

Now now girls.
2nd May 2006, 03:56
Replies: 40
Views: 6,261
Posted By Roadrunner

Tooheys New, you've got to be kidding man. ...

Tooheys New, you've got to be kidding man.

You know what they say about it re horizontal action by the ocean...
18th Mar 2006, 06:50
Replies: 81
Views: 18,926
Posted By Roadrunner

We all have our own threshold of pain. ...

We all have our own threshold of pain.

Whether it be low salary, good lifestyle or visa versa. Living in the sand pit with family and putting up with all that it brings or living in the rice pit...
27th Jan 2006, 23:15
Replies: 42
Views: 8,373
Posted By Roadrunner

Lip. You presume that airline management...

Lip.


You presume that airline management don't make costly, bad decisions. Eh.

Beanies, don't we just love em.

Good luck to the Q group, I think they may need it. Didn't they say back...
15th Sep 2005, 12:30
Replies: 79
Views: 12,713
Posted By Roadrunner

Don't be too harsh on the old Q. Let em...

Don't be too harsh on the old Q.

Let em have their glory down under as anywhere else they are just that little airline from down there somewhere.

Up our way they are generally well behaved as...
7th Aug 2005, 15:52
Replies: 13
Views: 2,359
Posted By Roadrunner

Local and gaijin pilots on the flight deck might...

Local and gaijin pilots on the flight deck might make for better comms between pilots and CA's, however, what about the potential lack of undestanding between the pilots in that scenario.

Can be...
9th Jan 2005, 01:58
Replies: 94
Views: 16,713
Posted By Roadrunner

HH We use a fancy little Sony number. If the...

HH

We use a fancy little Sony number. If the mic is too close it splutters, if placed a little bit away or just below bottom lip the tx is perfectly clear. Pretty simple fix really.
I guess it...
8th Jan 2005, 18:57
Replies: 94
Views: 16,713
Posted By Roadrunner

I thought the modern mic was way too sensitive...

I thought the modern mic was way too sensitive to be placed so close to the lips.
The odd splutterer I see up close all have their mics too close.
Many of us here use the same headset and they...
6th Jan 2005, 08:34
Replies: 94
Views: 16,713
Posted By Roadrunner

Whilst on R/T. Anyone else out there amazed...

Whilst on R/T.

Anyone else out there amazed as I am, how some guys/girls that have probably been flyin around the planet for years, have not noticed that their transmissions are really distorted...
30th Dec 2004, 05:48
Replies: 27
Views: 5,792
Posted By Roadrunner

Hey DJ, How the hell did they let you in the...

Hey DJ,

How the hell did they let you in the door mate...

Sounds like you can really be relied upon.
Your employer got a real beauty when you slinked in the back door old son.
14th Nov 2004, 09:26
Replies: 28
Views: 11,292
Posted By Roadrunner

JapJok, Jeez man, chill out. I have a...

JapJok,

Jeez man, chill out.

I have a similar read on the situation as yourself, however, you are letting your emotions get the better of you.

Japan certainly is, to say the least, a...
17th Aug 2004, 08:07
Replies: 28
Views: 5,756
Posted By Roadrunner

VRoll You wouldn't happen to be leaving the...

VRoll

You wouldn't happen to be leaving the land of the rising sun would you?
I'm sure the lads up there aren't too appreciative of you telling the entire world their business.
Lets hope the...
6th Aug 2004, 07:16
Replies: 5
Views: 1,559
Posted By Roadrunner

Would need a sh** load of dough to wear that...

Would need a sh** load of dough to wear that uniform.
They did get the paint job right however.
3rd Jul 2004, 03:26
Replies: 53
Views: 9,444
Posted By Roadrunner

A few years back a certain quadrapuff operator...

A few years back a certain quadrapuff operator loaded trip fuel on a charter from Darwin to Brissy I think it was. Hard to believe, however, **** happens.
They turned back too I guess.
We should ...
1st Jul 2004, 12:42
Replies: 18
Views: 4,148
Posted By Roadrunner

Oh no, not another Q overrun. Sorry, couldn't...

Oh no, not another Q overrun.
Sorry, couldn't resist.:eek:
Forum: Tech Log
15th Jun 2004, 11:57
Replies: 5
Views: 1,501
Posted By Roadrunner

The basic radio failure rule of just keep on...

The basic radio failure rule of just keep on truckin out of here when in IMC, is just so impractical and total BS.
Singapore is the only place I have operated where they have actually sat down and...
30th Apr 2004, 10:20
Replies: 15
Views: 2,077
Posted By Roadrunner

There's nothing too ugly about ANA, especially...

There's nothing too ugly about ANA, especially down the back.

;)
Forum: Middle East
22nd Apr 2004, 13:44
Replies: 23
Views: 3,408
Posted By Roadrunner

Hey Ironbutt, What a pleasant change to see...

Hey Ironbutt,

What a pleasant change to see such positive and contructive input. And they said there was no hope for you.
The change of scenery seems to have done wonders.
Enjoy.
8th Mar 2004, 04:59
Replies: 30
Views: 4,806
Posted By Roadrunner

Talking As usual, the tax Q is confusing. I believe the...

As usual, the tax Q is confusing. I believe the ATA have changed the ruling on non-residency within the last couple of years.
I am told that as long as you have the slightest interest in returning...
8th Mar 2004, 04:40
Replies: 32
Views: 6,372
Posted By Roadrunner

Angel I guess the 717 boys wanted to offer a deal that...

I guess the 717 boys wanted to offer a deal that Q couldn't resist, thus ensuring their continued existence. Seems to have worked. They will no doubt be looking to increase the salaries in time.
The...
Forum: Middle East
11th Aug 2003, 16:22
Replies: 33
Views: 6,093
Posted By Roadrunner

Cool Seriously. As it's all the will of God, how...

Seriously.
As it's all the will of God, how could you ever expect much to change at Gulf Air re the prang of the A320.
Sad, but true.
24th Jun 2003, 14:46
Replies: 2
Views: 1,634
Posted By Roadrunner

I seem to remember an Australian Airlines...

I seem to remember an Australian Airlines aircraft trying to do the same back about 14 yrs ago.
They were carrying out the VOR approach into the North I believe. The inbound lines up nicely on...
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