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Search: Posts Made By: WillFlyForCheese
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Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
25th Jan 2024, 15:13
Replies: 73
Views: 28,817
Posted By WillFlyForCheese

This had nothing whatsoever to do with another...

This had nothing whatsoever to do with another aircraft on the runway. The crew was asked twice the reason for the GA and responded that it was a "long landing" issue.

I wonder what the...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
24th Jan 2024, 14:11
Replies: 1,950
Views: 932,795
Posted By WillFlyForCheese

That’s not the same as what Throwaway wrote . . ....

That’s not the same as what Throwaway wrote . . . And perhaps is more damning.
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
13th Jan 2024, 17:46
Replies: 1,950
Views: 932,795
Posted By WillFlyForCheese

The upward force of the springs, through the...

The upward force of the springs, through the length of travel, would differ if the springs were progressive versus linear. Does anyone know what type of spring is used in this application?
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
15th Nov 2023, 02:38
Replies: 6
Views: 4,061
Posted By WillFlyForCheese

Air Canada Flt AC2 encounters wind sheer at YYZ

Looks like quite a ride - pucker factor = 10

https://airlive.net/news/2023/11/14/breaking-air-canada-boeing-777-300-encountered-dangerous-wind-shear-on-landing-at-toronto-airport/
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Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
28th Jun 2023, 21:44
Replies: 15
Views: 5,525
Posted By WillFlyForCheese

Delta 1902 at CLT - lands with nose gear up

"Delta Flight 1092, a Boeing 717 coming from Atlanta, landed at about 9 a.m. and remains on the runway due to mechanical issues, according to the airport. Two pilots, three flight attendants and 96...
Forum: Rumours & News
7th Jun 2023, 15:29
Replies: 42
Views: 18,601
Posted By WillFlyForCheese

Quite a sight - isn’t it? ...

Quite a sight - isn’t it?


https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/686x735/img_0175_564d51e1982758b7e989dfe414722f650dc46e5d.jpeg
Forum: Rumours & News
7th Jun 2023, 15:25
Replies: 42
Views: 18,601
Posted By WillFlyForCheese

Understood, but I would look at routing and avoid...

Understood, but I would look at routing and avoid the route. That info is available - if others don’t access it - that’s their choice. I see AI 195 is in the air on its way to Magadan. So - this...
Forum: Rumours & News
7th Jun 2023, 14:38
Replies: 42
Views: 18,601
Posted By WillFlyForCheese

After Ryanair 4978, this concern is both real and...

After Ryanair 4978, this concern is both real and amplified. I couldn’t imagine the fear and concern being an American on that flight, being told you’re diverting to Russia. I think, at this point,...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
22nd May 2023, 05:03
Replies: 81
Views: 17,798
Posted By WillFlyForCheese

I suspect they’ve found floating debris. 40nm...

I suspect they’ve found floating debris. 40nm offshore of Half Moon Bay the water is at least 2000’ deep.
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Mar 2023, 03:27
Replies: 280
Views: 109,405
Posted By WillFlyForCheese

The MQ-9 has a published operational altitude of...

The MQ-9 has a published operational altitude of 50,000 ft.
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
15th Feb 2023, 16:20
Replies: 107
Views: 54,086
Posted By WillFlyForCheese

Saw that - but Simon's position is inconsistent...

Saw that - but Simon's position is inconsistent with the little bit we do actually (think we) know - including the first hand statements from a passenger about what he (they) sensed on board. The...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
14th Feb 2023, 19:52
Replies: 107
Views: 54,086
Posted By WillFlyForCheese

Here is one passenger's account of what happened...

Here is one passenger's account of what happened - it is certainly described as a "nose down" event. Stall recovery?

"Rod Williams II said he was sitting near the back of United Flight 1722 with...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
13th Feb 2023, 21:58
Replies: 107
Views: 54,086
Posted By WillFlyForCheese

United 777 "dives" after takeoff from OGG

Haven’t seen much about this. United flight 1722 from OGG to SFO experienced a significant drop in altitude after taking off from Maui on December 18. Heavy rain at that time - pilots recovered about...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
14th Nov 2022, 20:01
Replies: 298
Views: 182,803
Posted By WillFlyForCheese

Agree that the -63 trajectory would have taken it...

Agree that the -63 trajectory would have taken it well outside the other aircraft. Even if the -17 was a bit outside of its lane, the -63 looked like a car sliding out around a turn headed for the...
Forum: Rumours & News
20th May 2022, 16:35
Replies: 7
Views: 4,368
Posted By WillFlyForCheese

Reports are that the fire is at a refugee center...

Reports are that the fire is at a refugee center that is under construction.

https://twitter.com/leahmcelrath/status/1527683706160394244
Forum: Military Aviation
20th May 2022, 15:39
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,141,564
Posted By WillFlyForCheese

Somewhat provocative flight path by the Russian...

Somewhat provocative flight path by the Russian Air Force over the Black Sea. Probably headed into Sevastopol - but still an interesting flight path. The US’s Global Hawk is not far off.

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Forum: Military Aviation
2nd May 2022, 21:56
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,141,564
Posted By WillFlyForCheese

Well - reports of a Molotov Cocktail being tossed...

Well - reports of a Molotov Cocktail being tossed at a Russian National Guard bus near Red Square. Next week might be interesting.

A molotov cocktail sets a Russian National Guard bus ablaze near...
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Apr 2022, 14:37
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,141,564
Posted By WillFlyForCheese

A bit of provocative flying today by NATO - lit...

A bit of provocative flying today by NATO - lit itself up for a bit - not too far from Snake Island.

...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Apr 2022, 17:00
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,141,564
Posted By WillFlyForCheese

Me waiting to see if someone got a MANPAD near...

Me waiting to see if someone got a MANPAD near Moscow . . . .


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Forum: Military Aviation
28th Apr 2022, 20:24
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,141,564
Posted By WillFlyForCheese

Russia is an interesting character - almost like...

Russia is an interesting character - almost like an out-of-control oversized kid playing dodgeball. Russia just lobbed two missiles into Kyiv and hit a residential high-rise building, damaging the...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Apr 2022, 04:32
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,141,564
Posted By WillFlyForCheese

Voronezh Malshevo Airbase is a major airbase for...

Voronezh Malshevo Airbase is a major airbase for this war. If Ukraine has hit it - it’s a huge deal.

https://twitter.com/osint_group313/status/1513287221624901635?s=21&t=YwiR3fAxcrc4jW4ONoJn-Q
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Apr 2022, 02:27
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,141,564
Posted By WillFlyForCheese

Ship traffic is by way of the Kerch-Yenikale...

Ship traffic is by way of the Kerch-Yenikale Canal, which is on the west side.
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Apr 2022, 20:54
Replies: 444
Views: 180,085
Posted By WillFlyForCheese

Russia Deploys Unusual 110-Year-Old Ship To...

Russia Deploys Unusual 110-Year-Old Ship To Investigate Moskva WreckKommuna set to investigate Moskva Wreck (http://www.hisutton.com/Russian-Navy-Moskva-Cruiser-Wreck.html)
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Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
22nd Apr 2022, 14:04
Replies: 3
Views: 3,448
Posted By WillFlyForCheese

Picture: ...

Picture:

https://twitter.com/Liveuamap/status/1517465297095204865

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Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
22nd Apr 2022, 09:23
Replies: 3
Views: 3,448
Posted By WillFlyForCheese

AN-26 Down in South Ukraine

Ukrainian AN-26 Transport plane crashes in south Ukraine on "technical flight". Not many details yet - but casualties are reported.

Link here...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Apr 2022, 01:56
Replies: 444
Views: 180,085
Posted By WillFlyForCheese

US maritime surveillance plane was over Black Sea...

US maritime surveillance plane was over Black Sea minutes before Russian flagship Moskva was ‘hit by Ukrainian missiles’
Did the US supply Ukraine with location of Moskva?...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Apr 2022, 16:36
Replies: 444
Views: 180,085
Posted By WillFlyForCheese

That location is consistent with that some people...

That location is consistent with that some people are saying, based on purported analysis of satellite heat imaging. This guy (H I Sutton - Covert Shores (http://www.hisutton.com)) puts the Moskva...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Apr 2022, 00:34
Replies: 444
Views: 180,085
Posted By WillFlyForCheese

it certainly could be too far south - just don’t...

it certainly could be too far south - just don’t know. There was a Turkish flagged ship nearby that heard the SOS and picked up some of the crew. At that time - the Turkish flagged Fatih was right...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Apr 2022, 21:25
Replies: 444
Views: 180,085
Posted By WillFlyForCheese

My understanding from what I read, and what I...

My understanding from what I read, and what I observed on various marine vessel tracking sites - is she likely went down right around where these "tugs and special craft" are still located in the...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Apr 2022, 15:51
Replies: 444
Views: 180,085
Posted By WillFlyForCheese

If you look at the bathymetric maps of the Black...

If you look at the bathymetric maps of the Black Sea - it looks more like she was brought to the deepest part of the sea. Broken arrow? Just didn’t want anyone to dive and have a look at her? ...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Apr 2022, 15:38
Replies: 444
Views: 180,085
Posted By WillFlyForCheese

So - if you look closely at the higher res photos...

So - if you look closely at the higher res photos - the explosions appear to have been catastrophic. You can see buckling in the aft deck areas - and it appears the roof of the helo hanger is also...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Apr 2022, 03:44
Replies: 444
Views: 180,085
Posted By WillFlyForCheese

Okay - did a bit of research. It looks like, in...

Okay - did a bit of research. It looks like, in the pictures above, the rescue tug Shakhter is on site and providing firefighting support for Moskva -on her starboard side. The Project 712 - Shakhter...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Apr 2022, 02:54
Replies: 444
Views: 180,085
Posted By WillFlyForCheese

those aren’t her pumps running - there’s a rescue...

those aren’t her pumps running - there’s a rescue boat on her starboard side - you can tell by the ship’s mast in the background.
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Apr 2022, 04:07
Replies: 84
Views: 28,444
Posted By WillFlyForCheese

Well - we might never know - but some stand by...

Well - we might never know - but some stand by their assessment that the SU-24s were carrying. One wonders whether people are saying "no" to avoid a more harsh reality.
...
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Mar 2022, 19:43
Replies: 84
Views: 28,444
Posted By WillFlyForCheese

"Sweden - which is neutral and not a NATO member...

"Sweden - which is neutral and not a NATO member - deployed two JAS 39 Gripen fighter jets that are said to have taken images of the Russian aircraft which confirmed they were equipped with nuclear...
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