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Forum: Rumours & News
14th Mar 2019, 00:12
Replies: 98
Views: 133,563
Posted By Gilmorrie

The issue, in my mind, is the silence of Boeing...

The issue, in my mind, is the silence of Boeing and the FAA, in the face of serious public concerns. I'm not a huge Trump supporter, but something needed to be said and done.
Forum: Rumours & News
7th Jan 2019, 00:22
Replies: 12
Views: 4,869
Posted By Gilmorrie

I'm afraid not, at least by posting here on this...

I'm afraid not, at least by posting here on this website.This seems to be a diplomatic issue, outside our purview.
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
6th Dec 2018, 23:30
Replies: 190
Views: 84,377
Posted By Gilmorrie

Oakland to Burbank? Ye gods, take a Uber.

Oakland to Burbank? Ye gods, take a Uber.
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
8th Jul 2018, 20:47
Replies: 23
Views: 9,547
Posted By Gilmorrie

There is something that puzzles me about these...

There is something that puzzles me about these seat dimensions. Let's assume, for discussion, the spacing between the insides of the armrests is 16.8 in. So, 16.8 x pi = 52.8 in, which means that a...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
7th Mar 2018, 22:00
Replies: 66
Views: 25,071
Posted By Gilmorrie

Contrary to some opinions expressed here, I and...

Contrary to some opinions expressed here, I and many others choose comfort over price. We do this simply by avoiding flying at all for pleasure or short of attending my mother's funeral. In addition...
Forum: Tech Log
12th Dec 2017, 22:24
Replies: 39
Views: 18,361
Posted By Gilmorrie

Depleted uranium is not "spent" uranium. Depleted...

Depleted uranium is not "spent" uranium. Depleted uranium is what's left of natural uranium when much of the fissile isotope, U-235 is removed while producing enriched uranium. Uranium is a natural...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
3rd Oct 2017, 22:57
Replies: 559
Views: 591,308
Posted By Gilmorrie

It doesn't generate more, new energy. It uses the...

It doesn't generate more, new energy. It uses the rotational energy, in the form of angular momentum, that it already has.
Forum: Rumours & News
21st Aug 2016, 23:23
Replies: 1,758
Views: 2,136,253
Posted By Gilmorrie

There have been many posts about the value of...

There have been many posts about the value of manual flying skills and experience. Many years ago, some military air forces valued, if not required, glider experience. Even today, I understand that...
Forum: Private Flying
4th Jun 2016, 00:39
Replies: 0
Views: 1,012
Posted By Gilmorrie

2 Amphibians landing in formation

I was driving east on the highway, the wind was west. I noticed two amphibian aircraft on a parallel course to me, headed east, off to my left - paralleling a large pond/lake. They were on their...
Forum: Rumours & News
1st Jun 2016, 22:54
Replies: 1,184
Views: 2,632,853
Posted By Gilmorrie

As an ancient mariner, I spent some brief time...

As an ancient mariner, I spent some brief time standing sonar watches in a destroyer. It was important to know the sea's thermal profile vs. depth, which affects the transmission and refraction of...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
14th Feb 2016, 23:54
Replies: 77
Views: 36,825
Posted By Gilmorrie

747 Fuel costs?

With the lower price of oil, could the 747 become more attractive?
Forum: Rumours & News
10th Sep 2015, 01:17
Replies: 746
Views: 793,076
Posted By Gilmorrie

Suggestion: lock and unlock all carry-on bins...

Suggestion: lock and unlock all carry-on bins remotely from the cockpit. Medicines, etc., should be carried in luggage that fits under the seat. Charging for checked baggage makes the carry-on...
Forum: Rumours & News
28th Aug 2015, 00:41
Replies: 21
Views: 16,578
Posted By Gilmorrie

I have flown on Allegiant round trips between...

I have flown on Allegiant round trips between Peoria and Phoenix. Never again. I'm not an aviator - just somebody that pays the freight. Poorly managed and not passenger friendly. Are they unsafe? I...
Forum: North America
26th May 2015, 03:08
Replies: 12
Views: 10,317
Posted By Gilmorrie

If it were deemed a credible threat and fighter...

If it were deemed a credible threat and fighter jets intercepted the flight, what could the fighters do?
Forum: Rumours & News
4th Apr 2015, 00:09
Replies: 3,543
Views: 5,636,672
Posted By Gilmorrie

I'm wondering why there are so many deniers here...

I'm wondering why there are so many deniers here on this site, many of whom seem to be professional pilots? There must be some collective motive or reason.


Now that the data recorder information...
Forum: Rumours & News
3rd Apr 2015, 20:32
Replies: 3,543
Views: 5,636,672
Posted By Gilmorrie

Was it reported over what period of time the five...

Was it reported over what period of time the five doctors were consulted?
Forum: Rumours & News
23rd Jul 2014, 22:38
Replies: 1,644
Views: 2,239,384
Posted By Gilmorrie

Last Seconds

Based on the photos and analyses on the metabunk site, I think that we can reasonably assess the sequence of the plane's last seconds.


The large number of missile fragments penetrating the...
Forum: Rumours & News
19th Jul 2014, 21:01
Replies: 1,644
Views: 2,239,384
Posted By Gilmorrie

Hull Insurance

I'm wondering if there is an acts-of-war exclusion for such losses? But, of course, an armed conflict is not necessary a war, depending upon the policy definitions. But maybe the aircraft was leased...
Forum: Rumours & News
22nd Apr 2014, 22:45
Replies: 11,831
Views: 24,349,470
Posted By Gilmorrie

Nope

"The magnetic declination is limited to 2° in this area of the world and along the trajectory"


Following a magnetic heading will automatically result it a curved, true course. Nothing to do with...
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