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Forum: Rumours & News
12th Dec 2017, 13:19
Replies: 62
Views: 39,529
Posted By India Charlie

It’s called Integrated Approach Navigation (IAN).

It’s called Integrated Approach Navigation (IAN).
Forum: Rumours & News
10th Dec 2017, 06:41
Replies: 62
Views: 39,529
Posted By India Charlie

I’m sorry I did not clarify that. I’m...

I’m sorry I did not clarify that.



I’m not familiar with the new FLS function on the A350. My “knowledge base” comes from the A320. I am however familiar with the IAN approach feature on the...
Forum: Rumours & News
10th Dec 2017, 06:36
Replies: 62
Views: 39,529
Posted By India Charlie

An interesting article “Safely Flying...

An interesting article “Safely Flying Non-Precision Instrument Approaches” in the The Airbus Safety Magazine:...
Forum: Rumours & News
9th Dec 2017, 08:37
Replies: 62
Views: 39,529
Posted By India Charlie

“Which brings me back to the point of why the...

“Which brings me back to the point of why the crew would not trust their nav system and leave it engaged until solid confirmation of the visual reference of the target runway. To disconnect early on...
Forum: Rumours & News
9th Dec 2017, 06:13
Replies: 62
Views: 39,529
Posted By India Charlie

"Definitely not, more a case of using a...

"Definitely not, more a case of using a developing situation to illustrate possible future problems to be avoided and recovering the situation before any risk to flight safety."

I don't think I...
Forum: Rumours & News
8th Dec 2017, 03:27
Replies: 62
Views: 39,529
Posted By India Charlie

When engaged in NAV mode, no input from the HDG...

When engaged in NAV mode, no input from the HDG or ALT selector can make the a/c climb/descend or turn.

If it was an FMC assisted VOR approach (which I think it must have been), the a/c would be...
Forum: Rumours & News
7th Dec 2017, 04:51
Replies: 62
Views: 39,529
Posted By India Charlie

This seems to be an “Airbus specific” issue, very...

This seems to be an “Airbus specific” issue, very probable in the SIA incident. If this was the case, kudos to the crew for realising that the FMGS was giving them wrong information and taking...
Forum: Rumours & News
7th Dec 2017, 04:09
Replies: 62
Views: 39,529
Posted By India Charlie

Do you mean that the crew were being familiarised...

Do you mean that the crew were being familiarised with the rwy 09 app (with a deliberate deviation to show them Juhu)? But then how would the TC know that rwy 09 would be operational on that day...?...
Forum: Rumours & News
6th Dec 2017, 15:20
Replies: 62
Views: 39,529
Posted By India Charlie

RAT 5, I’m so glad you brought up the cliche...

RAT 5, I’m so glad you brought up the cliche about it being a new a/c, with regard to any glitches with equipment. To this I would add that Airbus a/c from the A320 onwards require a higher...
Forum: Rumours & News
6th Dec 2017, 13:17
Replies: 62
Views: 39,529
Posted By India Charlie

What if the crew were new to Mumbai and/or...

What if the crew were new to Mumbai and/or unfamiliar with rwy 09 since 27 is the one usually in operation...?

It's all very well that the crew realised that they were off course and performed a...
Forum: Rumours & News
6th Dec 2017, 13:04
Replies: 62
Views: 39,529
Posted By India Charlie

And pilots choose to defend their kin. Perfectly...

And pilots choose to defend their kin. Perfectly fair. No offence.



Interesting question...
Forum: Rumours & News
6th Dec 2017, 12:30
Replies: 62
Views: 39,529
Posted By India Charlie

The above image clearly shows that the a/c is...

The above image clearly shows that the a/c is heading for Juhu rwy 08 at 04:55:58 UTC! Whether they spotted Juhu or not is of course, debatable.
Forum: Rumours & News
6th Dec 2017, 12:22
Replies: 62
Views: 39,529
Posted By India Charlie

That's something which is bothering me. Why did...

That's something which is bothering me. Why did they not continue on the STAR? What did they spot for them to decide to go hands on? And that fans the Juhu theory.



As are we and that's what...
Forum: Rumours & News
6th Dec 2017, 04:12
Replies: 62
Views: 39,529
Posted By India Charlie

Dynamite1, you seem to be familiar with Mumbai...

Dynamite1, you seem to be familiar with Mumbai but somehow I’m not convinced by your defence (that they saw “something” and “went for it” / saw rwy 14 is just not logical to me), just a couple of...
Forum: Rumours & News
5th Dec 2017, 04:40
Replies: 62
Views: 39,529
Posted By India Charlie

SIA 422 incident at Mumbai

The Times of India, Mumbai, Dec. 5 2017:



https://www.pprune.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=3713&stc=1&d=1512452930
Forum: Rumours & News
10th Feb 2017, 13:39
Replies: 7
Views: 6,267
Posted By India Charlie

GoAir A320 engine fire

When will Indian media stop reporting :mad:

GoAir plane flying over Najafgarh caught fire, forced to make emergency landing | The Financial Express...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
6th Feb 2017, 11:56
Replies: 226
Views: 145,362
Posted By India Charlie

The An-124 which ferried the replacement engine...

The An-124 which ferried the replacement engine to Iqaluit was UR-82007. It hasn't been seen on FR24 after it landed there on Saturday. So I presume it's still there.
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
4th Feb 2017, 19:31
Replies: 226
Views: 145,362
Posted By India Charlie

The An-124 with the replacement engine has just...

The An-124 with the replacement engine has just arrived at YFB (3.30 pm EST). The fun begins!
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
4th Feb 2017, 15:21
Replies: 226
Views: 145,362
Posted By India Charlie

Pictures and info (in German) from a passenger...

Pictures and info (in German) from a passenger aboard LX40:
Mit SWISS in die USA - via Iqaluit (YFB) wegen Sicherheitslandung nach Triebwerksausfall...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
3rd Feb 2017, 04:31
Replies: 226
Views: 145,362
Posted By India Charlie

Aviation Herald also reporting "automatic...

Aviation Herald also reporting "automatic shutdown" of engine.

Incident: Swiss B773 near Iqaluit on Feb 1st 2017, engine automatically shut down in flight (http://avherald.com/h?article=4a453674)...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
2nd Feb 2017, 12:35
Replies: 226
Views: 145,362
Posted By India Charlie

Update

LX7003 (A333) from YFB has just landed at JFK.
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
2nd Feb 2017, 09:13
Replies: 226
Views: 145,362
Posted By India Charlie

The A330-300 is on its way to JFK as LX7003....

The A330-300 is on its way to JFK as LX7003. Wonder whether the pax are headed to JFK.
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
2nd Feb 2017, 07:58
Replies: 226
Views: 145,362
Posted By India Charlie

I thought so too. Imagine changing engines in...

I thought so too. Imagine changing engines in those conditions! Wonder if Air Canada has any support there.
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
2nd Feb 2017, 07:40
Replies: 226
Views: 145,362
Posted By India Charlie

SWISS LX40 [ZRH-LAX] diversion to Iqaluit

Flightradar24 reporting:


Latest report (5 hrs. ago):


Screenshots of statement from Swiss International Air Lines and Flightradar24 attached.
Forum: Rumours & News
30th Dec 2016, 13:10
Replies: 75
Views: 67,547
Posted By India Charlie

I was being funny and sarcastic at the irony of...

I was being funny and sarcastic at the irony of it all. I did find the video funny, though I recognise the seriousness of the situation.

If those security personnel hadn't helped him get whatever...
Forum: Rumours & News
30th Dec 2016, 08:29
Replies: 75
Views: 67,547
Posted By India Charlie

I dropped my Jepp charts at security :D

I dropped my Jepp charts at security :D
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
30th Dec 2016, 05:21
Replies: 2
Views: 2,178
Posted By India Charlie

Malindo Air

With Malaysian aviation the way it is...

Does anyone know anything about Malindo? The usual questions:

What's the word? Are they recruiting? Expats? Remuneration? Management?

I've heard a...
Forum: Safety, CRM, QA & Emergency Response Planning
29th Dec 2016, 15:22
Replies: 9
Views: 6,136
Posted By India Charlie

Swiss A321 tail strike during go around at Geneva March 2014

https://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/wiki.php?id=164623

Via Aviation Safety Network:


Aircraft damage
https://cdn.aviation-safety.net/photodata/164623_5864d81a64430HB-IOC.jpg
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
29th Dec 2016, 06:13
Replies: 1
Views: 1,956
Posted By India Charlie

I would think that they would look for 70%...

I would think that they would look for 70% overall with high 80s in Maths and Physics in +2. But for Junior F/O you would first need 25 hrs. on a multi engine.

What's your experience, a/c type,...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
29th Dec 2016, 06:02
Replies: 0
Views: 684
Posted By India Charlie

Civil aircraft operations in Ladakh

Any pilots here who are/have operated into Leh and Thoise?

I am interested in knowing about high altitude civil aircraft operations into Leh/Thoise.

Also, have heard that 737s have landed in...
Forum: Rumours & News
29th Dec 2016, 05:47
Replies: 56
Views: 41,512
Posted By India Charlie

I don't think the crew would be allowed to write...

I don't think the crew would be allowed to write anything about the incident, even a sentimental piece like this, before the full enquiry was concluded. An anonymous guy from the same company perhaps.
Forum: Rumours & News
28th Dec 2016, 06:34
Replies: 56
Views: 41,512
Posted By India Charlie

Forgive my ignorance here, if any... I've...

Forgive my ignorance here, if any...

I've seen many backtrack 180 take off's on the 737 (and 320) and as far as I can remember, the turn itself involves both engines with N1 at about 40% to...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
20th Aug 2013, 13:46
Replies: 38
Views: 8,103
Posted By India Charlie

rdr, I second every word of yours.

rdr, I second every word of yours.
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
20th Aug 2013, 10:31
Replies: 1
Views: 792
Posted By India Charlie

If the variety wasn't already enough, Air Asia is...

If the variety wasn't already enough, Air Asia is starting up very soon :}

With an ATPL why do want to fly around in :mad: 707s :{ Who knows whether they fly at all :zzz:
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
20th Aug 2013, 10:22
Replies: 14
Views: 5,035
Posted By India Charlie

The only place with that kind of stuff I can...

The only place with that kind of stuff I can think of is the Maldives. They operate DHC Twin Otters (floats) within the attols, gotta be a lot of fun, for sure.

Maldivian Air Taxi and Trans...
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