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Forum: Rumours & News
12th Aug 2015, 22:18
Replies: 8
Views: 11,332
Posted By Not-a_Pilot

If I understood the ATC conversation...

If I understood the ATC conversation (http://www.liveatc.net/forums/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=12562.0;attach=8413) correctly, the Citation was told to hold short of the active runway. The...
Forum: African Aviation
6th May 2015, 19:36
Replies: 735
Views: 696,896
Posted By Not-a_Pilot

Not being nasty or anything, but I live in South...

Not being nasty or anything, but I live in South Africa... is there anyone here qualified or able to do the job properly?

Even if the senior guy in a company has the necessary expertise chances...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
14th May 2014, 12:33
Replies: 49
Views: 16,523
Posted By Not-a_Pilot

A few small observations about the declining...

A few small observations about the declining standards in journalism...

It's true that many news editors aren't too concerned about accuracy; after all, they know that what is printed today is...
Forum: African Aviation
21st Jan 2014, 11:23
Replies: 735
Views: 696,896
Posted By Not-a_Pilot

Perhaps the CAA press release issued the same...

Perhaps the CAA press release issued the same night as the incident saying the pilots took the wrong taxiway.

Yes, it is factually correct, but it also implies that all the blame lies with the...
Forum: Rumours & News
16th Jan 2014, 09:41
Replies: 1,147
Views: 486,938
Posted By Not-a_Pilot

Of course it is tragic. The whole incident was...

Of course it is tragic. The whole incident was tragic. And while I really feel for the girl's family, it seems inappropriate to immediately want to crucify the rescuers.

The rescuers in any...
Forum: African Aviation
16th Jan 2014, 09:28
Replies: 735
Views: 696,896
Posted By Not-a_Pilot

Thank you for the clarification. Paxboy: I'd...

Thank you for the clarification.

Paxboy: I'd forgotten about the (un)civil service aspect :ugh:

The cynic in me wants to say something else, but it is inappropriate in a public forum!
Forum: African Aviation
15th Jan 2014, 21:02
Replies: 735
Views: 696,896
Posted By Not-a_Pilot

Overstress: Thank you. This is what their...

Overstress:

Thank you. This is what their website says about releasing reports to the public:
"Accident reports take anything from 12 months to be completed, depending on the complexity of ...
Forum: African Aviation
14th Jan 2014, 10:56
Replies: 735
Views: 696,896
Posted By Not-a_Pilot

I apologise if this question is inappropriate, or...

I apologise if this question is inappropriate, or if it's already been asked and I somehow missed it...

How long does it usually take for preliminary reports, or reports on any progress being made...
Forum: African Aviation
4th Jan 2014, 20:15
Replies: 735
Views: 696,896
Posted By Not-a_Pilot

Ham Phisted, Paxboy and ATC Watcher, Thank...

Ham Phisted, Paxboy and ATC Watcher,

Thank you for the clarification and the comments about JNB ATC. It's good to know that the controllers are so highly regarded.

I should have realised that...
Forum: African Aviation
3rd Jan 2014, 12:34
Replies: 735
Views: 696,896
Posted By Not-a_Pilot

ATC Watcher wonders: No, I don't have...

ATC Watcher wonders:


No, I don't have personal or first-hand knowledge of previous incidents, though there are indications in this thread that it's not the first time an aircraft has missed that...
Forum: African Aviation
3rd Jan 2014, 07:09
Replies: 735
Views: 696,896
Posted By Not-a_Pilot

Paxboy commented on poor signage: And...

Paxboy commented on poor signage:


And Captain Snor took issue:


I live in Johannesburg and it is not just taxiway markings that are inadequate. Poor or non-existent signage is a fact of life...
Forum: African Aviation
29th Dec 2013, 20:37
Replies: 735
Views: 696,896
Posted By Not-a_Pilot

Dairyground, your assumption about the lights is...

Dairyground, your assumption about the lights is reasonable.

However, this is Johannesburg. It is quite common here to see streetlights burning brightly during the day when they're not needed...
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