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Search: Posts Made By: Zaphod Beblebrox
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Forum: North America
3rd Aug 2021, 15:44
Replies: 2
Views: 973
Posted By Zaphod Beblebrox

As Keebird stated, it's a safety issue for line...

As Keebird stated, it's a safety issue for line personnel who are disconnecting the power cable.
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
30th Jul 2021, 12:07
Replies: 50
Views: 25,066
Posted By Zaphod Beblebrox

A review of the first post of the approach plate...

A review of the first post of the approach plate shows that a circling procedure is not authorized at this airport in Category D.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
4th Jun 2021, 20:28
Replies: 149
Views: 27,377
Posted By Zaphod Beblebrox

Yes that's about right. The one in the lower...

Yes that's about right. The one in the lower photo was after 1991, when the "hush kits" were required. Of course the BAC crews referred this as the "Warp-Drive" modification. It did reduce the...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
4th Jun 2021, 12:40
Replies: 149
Views: 27,377
Posted By Zaphod Beblebrox

Please don't forget US Airways in the states. ...

Please don't forget US Airways in the states. After the 1972 merger of Allegheny Airlines and Mohawk airlines, Allegheny inherited a fleet of BAC-111's. They were there, in 1986 when I was hired,...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Apr 2020, 19:44
Replies: 66
Views: 24,938
Posted By Zaphod Beblebrox

Speaking as a Yank who graduated from a very...

Speaking as a Yank who graduated from a very middle of the road US Public High School, I am shocked and dismayed that the country that gave the world Shakespeare, the Kings English and a beautiful...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
21st Aug 2019, 16:51
Replies: 21
Views: 9,318
Posted By Zaphod Beblebrox

It’s a GAMA thing. Wheels Up, until the purchase...

It’s a GAMA thing. Wheels Up, until the purchase of Travel Management Co, did not have an operating certificate. If you have ever attended a Flight Safety course on the king air you would know that...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
21st Aug 2019, 16:46
Replies: 21
Views: 9,318
Posted By Zaphod Beblebrox

l am not sure on that one. I know that the...

l am not sure on that one. I know that the customer only pays for occupied hours, what ever that is. I think it is block time but I am not sure.
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
14th Aug 2019, 12:19
Replies: 21
Views: 9,318
Posted By Zaphod Beblebrox

Speaking as a former WheelsUp pilot on the...

Speaking as a former WheelsUp pilot on the KingAir; There is a very long and complete check for the first flight of the day. It involves a complete electrical, trim, auto-pilot, de-icing,...
Forum: Rumours & News
26th Feb 2019, 14:14
Replies: 920
Views: 2,318,895
Posted By Zaphod Beblebrox

I don’t want to further muddy the waters but...

I don’t want to further muddy the waters but there is an elevator AD on the 767 relating to some shear pins, that are designed to break if the elevators become jammed. This action allows the others...
Forum: Rumours & News
20th Feb 2019, 12:37
Replies: 8
Views: 8,636
Posted By Zaphod Beblebrox

I have worked with the attorney who filed...

I have worked with the attorney who filed Whistle-Blower complaints with the US Department of Labor on maintenance issues. A whistle blower complaint, part of a recent congressional bill called...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
4th Feb 2019, 17:08
Replies: 43
Views: 36,141
Posted By Zaphod Beblebrox

I would also agree on an inflight break up / loss...

I would also agree on an inflight break up / loss of control accident. A video from a security camera, (a posting above), shows smoke coming from something other than the fuselage. the aircraft is...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
2nd Feb 2019, 22:30
Replies: 1
Views: 2,318
Posted By Zaphod Beblebrox

Comlux Malta

Does anyone have any information on this company? They are looking for an experienced A319 /320 First Officer.
Forum: North America
5th Oct 2018, 21:03
Replies: 146
Views: 74,077
Posted By Zaphod Beblebrox

Marketing wise I am starting to smell the cookies...

Marketing wise I am starting to smell the cookies they used to have on Air Midwest. Secondary cities, business class seats, if you want that, and point to point service. It's been done before but...
Forum: North America
5th Oct 2018, 20:51
Replies: 5
Views: 1,894
Posted By Zaphod Beblebrox

The NOTAM system is unbelievably cumbersome and...

The NOTAM system is unbelievably cumbersome and does not support aviation safety in the real world. if you have to look through 27 pages to find what you want it does not support safety. I would...
Forum: Rumours & News
2nd Jul 2018, 11:26
Replies: 45
Views: 22,703
Posted By Zaphod Beblebrox

[QUOTE=stilton;10186246] I must be missing...

[QUOTE=stilton;10186246]

I must be missing something


Our operations manual prohibits us from making public speeches / talking to the media after an accident/ incident or aircraft damage
...
Forum: Rumours & News
1st Jul 2018, 21:51
Replies: 45
Views: 22,703
Posted By Zaphod Beblebrox

I just finished a 4 day trip, and we picked up...

I just finished a 4 day trip, and we picked up ship #806AW, the hail damaged aircraft, in Houston, IAH, and went on to LAX. We kept the same airplane from LAX to CMH, Columbus, OH. It flew just...
Forum: Rumours & News
14th Jun 2018, 18:52
Replies: 19
Views: 18,575
Posted By Zaphod Beblebrox

Does anyone on this board know anyone who works...

Does anyone on this board know anyone who works there? I answered an add and sent my resume. No age limit given and I am retiring from a US Carrier soon. I would like to know pay and T&C's.

Thanks...
Forum: North America
11th May 2018, 15:53
Replies: 714
Views: 362,119
Posted By Zaphod Beblebrox

I work for AA and will venture a guess. Mr....

I work for AA and will venture a guess. Mr. Parker was the first to offer a "flow" program as a legacy major carrier. He believes that a properly constructed "flow" program will attract the...
Forum: Rumours & News
8th Apr 2018, 12:31
Replies: 524
Views: 446,412
Posted By Zaphod Beblebrox

I had a toxic air incident on an a 320 a month...

I had a toxic air incident on an a 320 a month ago. Luckily it happened at the gate prior to departure. My flight attendants had had it happen before and were familiar with the smell. We ask the...
Forum: Rumours & News
1st Mar 2018, 22:54
Replies: 524
Views: 446,412
Posted By Zaphod Beblebrox

This is real! I am sitting at gate T12 in KATL...

This is real! I am sitting at gate T12 in KATL with very sick A319. Maintenance says that the APU was overserviced. They have to do a “burn out” procedure. It is a terrible smell that makes you...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
27th Feb 2018, 16:44
Replies: 54
Views: 55,787
Posted By Zaphod Beblebrox

I believe this company is advertising in the US...

I believe this company is advertising in the US but without disclosure of the company name. I am flying the Bus for a US major and will retire (age 65) this year. Most adds for this part of the...
Forum: Tech Log
22nd Feb 2018, 16:26
Replies: 14
Views: 4,673
Posted By Zaphod Beblebrox

The Following is taken from a Naval Aviation...

The Following is taken from a Naval Aviation Student guide and quotes from Aerodynamics for Naval Aviators:

STALL SPEED
As angle of attack increases, up to CLmax AOA, true airspeed decreases in...
Forum: Tech Log
6th Nov 2017, 22:16
Replies: 27
Views: 10,475
Posted By Zaphod Beblebrox

We are pilots, who approach the OP question with...

We are pilots, who approach the OP question with technical answers. The real answer is that airlines don't actually worry about saving fuel. They want to save money!. Fuel and money may not be the...
Forum: Safety, CRM, QA & Emergency Response Planning
17th Oct 2017, 21:33
Replies: 8
Views: 3,969
Posted By Zaphod Beblebrox

Could you tell us what University and what your...

Could you tell us what University and what your background is. I might not comment bublicly but via a private message.
Forum: Tech Log
5th Oct 2017, 15:54
Replies: 5
Views: 3,571
Posted By Zaphod Beblebrox

Sulfidation: High temperature turbine blade...

Sulfidation: High temperature turbine blade corrosion (http://www.aviationpros.com/article/10387209/sulfidation-high-temperature-turbine-blade-corrosion)

Mechanical erosion like pitting, FOD,...
Forum: Nordic Forum
26th Sep 2017, 18:50
Replies: 41
Views: 36,904
Posted By Zaphod Beblebrox

An update on Iceland Air Personality Testing. ...

An update on Iceland Air Personality Testing. The test is the MMPI, or Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory. This test was developed by researchers at the University of Minnesota, in the US...
Forum: Tech Log
11th Sep 2017, 23:04
Replies: 10
Views: 8,140
Posted By Zaphod Beblebrox

Here is a link from a CFM publication for...

Here is a link from a CFM publication for Lufthansa. It deals only with the CFM engine, not the IAE engine.

Ice and Rain Protection
Engine Anti Ice
A319 / A320 / A321
CFM 56-5A
30-21en
...
Forum: Tech Log
8th Sep 2017, 19:20
Replies: 3
Views: 3,241
Posted By Zaphod Beblebrox

I will venture a guess and it's only a guess. I...

I will venture a guess and it's only a guess. I was in LGA last week and there is a lot of construction going on. The NOTAM talks about a crane a 406ft. crane to be exact, if I am reading that...
Forum: Tech Log
31st Aug 2017, 17:19
Replies: 16
Views: 8,196
Posted By Zaphod Beblebrox

Failure after FAF / 1000' would require that the...

Failure after FAF / 1000' would require that the MCDU minimums be reset from a 100ft alert height to a 50ft DH, (at our company), and that the Captain be fully briefed on the visibility requirement...
Forum: Tech Log
31st Aug 2017, 11:04
Replies: 12
Views: 4,253
Posted By Zaphod Beblebrox

I believe it's an up limit and it is a pilot...

I believe it's an up limit and it is a pilot limit caution. I don't know about flight director or autopilot function.
Forum: Tech Log
30th Aug 2017, 22:15
Replies: 12
Views: 4,253
Posted By Zaphod Beblebrox

15 degree pitch limits were a standard on older...

15 degree pitch limits were a standard on older aircraft. Original DC-9 and B727 series and other aircraft of that generation limited pitch to 15 degrees because the air data systems were not as...
Forum: Tech Log
15th Aug 2017, 22:51
Replies: 10
Views: 7,326
Posted By Zaphod Beblebrox

This may have nothing to do with this ALSF 1...

This may have nothing to do with this ALSF 1 installation, however FAR 91.175 states in part: (3) Except for a Category II or Category III approach where any necessary visual reference requirements...
Forum: Tech Log
30th Jul 2017, 21:59
Replies: 2
Views: 2,877
Posted By Zaphod Beblebrox

You only use RAD ALT as the DH /AH, if radar...

You only use RAD ALT as the DH /AH, if radar altitude is the published minimum for the approach. To clarify your question, I think, you would put an MDA baro altitude in the baro window. My company...
Forum: ATC Issues
19th Jul 2017, 18:41
Replies: 2
Views: 2,244
Posted By Zaphod Beblebrox

I know the feeling. I was stuck on the ground in...

I know the feeling. I was stuck on the ground in NY Laguardia, KLGA, on Monday trying to get home to Pittsburgh after a 4 day trip. It didn't happen.
...
Forum: Tech Log
1st Jul 2017, 21:38
Replies: 9
Views: 3,172
Posted By Zaphod Beblebrox

Isn't there some type of change in configuration...

Isn't there some type of change in configuration of avionics cooling? The exhaust door closes and the whole system re-configures to the closed mode. I can't remember the actual conditions but it is...
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