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Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
23rd Apr 2024, 10:51
Replies: 6
Views: 4,647
Posted By Zeus

A few years ago on the Atlantic I heard a British...

A few years ago on the Atlantic I heard a British aircraft declare a Mayday on 121.5, using all the correct terminology. They stated that they had lost two hydraulic systems and had been unable to...
Forum: Rumours & News
5th Jan 2022, 18:01
Replies: 73
Views: 45,833
Posted By Zeus

I often had problems getting de-iced at an...

I often had problems getting de-iced at an airport close to New York where anything could happen during de-icing and often did. Procedures were rarely followed.
On one of the flights a cabin crew...
Forum: Tech Log
23rd Jun 2021, 18:20
Replies: 54
Views: 15,981
Posted By Zeus

Had a problem when one of the engines was...

Had a problem when one of the engines was starting to run low on oil. "No, don't shut it down" said Maintrol. "Just throttle it back until the oil loss is OK".
Wonder how you will reduce power on...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
26th Dec 2020, 16:56
Replies: 94
Views: 43,722
Posted By Zeus

Out over the Atlantic paralleling the Eastern...

Out over the Atlantic paralleling the Eastern Seaboard of the US at night in clear conditions with only a light wind from the West we were surprised to hear the aircraft a few minutes in front of us...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
13th Oct 2020, 11:11
Replies: 27
Views: 6,539
Posted By Zeus

Lead Balloon, thanks for passing on the details...

Lead Balloon, thanks for passing on the details of the Turbo Encabulator. Very illuminating!

In the briefing room prior to a sim session involving a Cat3B autoland, the trainer started talking...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
11th Oct 2020, 15:58
Replies: 27
Views: 6,539
Posted By Zeus

Might well be a problem with the Retro...

Might well be a problem with the Retro Encabulator?
There is a useful video on YouTube explaining how it works:

Retro Encabulator
Forum: Military Aviation
29th May 2020, 18:24
Replies: 140
Views: 83,037
Posted By Zeus

No doubt he will gain "diplomatic immunity"...

No doubt he will gain "diplomatic immunity" retrospectively?
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
22nd Apr 2020, 10:02
Replies: 605
Views: 553,330
Posted By Zeus

In economics you will read of the multiplier...

In economics you will read of the multiplier effect.
If I earn £10 I will probably save 10% i.e. £1 and spend the remaining £9.
The people I spend the £9 will probably save 10% =90p and spend the...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
21st Apr 2020, 13:26
Replies: 605
Views: 553,330
Posted By Zeus

Hate to drag facts in to this discussion... ...

Hate to drag facts in to this discussion...
"Offshore"? Have a look at:
https://www.statista.com/statistics/308954/virgin-atlantic-airways--uk-taxation/
Bear in mind that the tax Virgin Atlantic...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
20th Apr 2020, 16:32
Replies: 605
Views: 553,330
Posted By Zeus

This is not money being given to VS he is asking...

This is not money being given to VS he is asking for. It is a loan.
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
20th Apr 2020, 15:39
Replies: 605
Views: 553,330
Posted By Zeus

Most of the discussion about Virgin Atlantic...

Most of the discussion about Virgin Atlantic centres on Richard Branson and not the thousands of UK employees.
RB chooses to live in the Caribbean because he likes it there. He bought Necker decades...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Apr 2020, 10:54
Replies: 97
Views: 40,023
Posted By Zeus

From thevintagenews...

From thevintagenews (https://www.thevintagenews.com/).com

According to legend, the famous Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin had to relieve himself, just as he disembarked the bus that was taking him...
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Feb 2020, 09:19
Replies: 324
Views: 214,573
Posted By Zeus

Thank you treadigraph! Now I think about it...

Thank you treadigraph!

Now I think about it Stewart Smith and Co rings a bell as does Lotus.
Shame to read that G-AXGO "crashed into River Severn at Denby Island on 02Mar78".

Lord Elpus? I...
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Feb 2020, 08:15
Replies: 324
Views: 214,573
Posted By Zeus

Helipixman, as I understood it G-BARO was owned...

Helipixman, as I understood it G-BARO was owned by the Greenham group and was used to ferry managers and workmen between sites. (I used to have to clean brick dust out of it!)

Lets try:...
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Feb 2020, 16:43
Replies: 324
Views: 214,573
Posted By Zeus

Sorry it is a bit dark, but think this shows...

Sorry it is a bit dark, but think this shows G-BBBM and G-AVKS
https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/640x421/slide066a_3e9853fc563e5216832d72fa58e9322026af0bbd.jpg
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Feb 2020, 13:06
Replies: 324
Views: 214,573
Posted By Zeus

How about these two. G-BARO and G-AWOL? I got...

How about these two. G-BARO and G-AWOL?
I got to fly in most of the aircraft. Usually on air tests.
I learnt a lot from my short time at Fairoaks and it stood me in good stead for a career in...
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Feb 2020, 11:48
Replies: 324
Views: 214,573
Posted By Zeus

Thanks Treadigraph! I'll see if I can look out...

Thanks Treadigraph!
I'll see if I can look out some more photos of 206s...

I stumbled across this site whilst looking for photos of the Rothmans ad that featured an AM Bell 47.
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Feb 2020, 11:01
Replies: 324
Views: 214,573
Posted By Zeus

Does anyone recognize these aircraft and know...

Does anyone recognize these aircraft and know where they ended up.
This was 1974 when I worked for AM as groundcrew for a summer holiday job....
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
15th Jul 2019, 21:21
Replies: 28
Views: 8,404
Posted By Zeus

One of my previous operators would put the ashes...

One of my previous operators would put the ashes in a sock. When held out the DV window the sock was then turned inside out. Told it avoided the blow back problem. Might be worth "a dry run"?
Forum: Safety, CRM, QA & Emergency Response Planning
25th Apr 2019, 18:46
Replies: 45
Views: 19,332
Posted By Zeus

One Big Airline has the flight deck crew stand at...

One Big Airline has the flight deck crew stand at the door as the passengers get off.
After a particularly firm landing a gentleman smartly turned out in a blue blazer and tie smiled at the captain...
Forum: Rumours & News
1st Apr 2019, 11:22
Replies: 30
Views: 21,975
Posted By Zeus

I know of other concerned aviation professionals...

I know of other concerned aviation professionals who on retiring have written to their airline management explaining how things might be better run.
Doing so before retirement can...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
29th Sep 2017, 16:47
Replies: 27
Views: 6,940
Posted By Zeus

"The public want the story not the facts" is what...

"The public want the story not the facts" is what a student at my college was told by their "tutor" when asked to write a piece about problems with DC10s.
He had handed it to me for a quick read...
Forum: Tech Log
21st Jan 2017, 08:07
Replies: 18
Views: 7,867
Posted By Zeus

This was a recent B744 sim exercise for us. On...

This was a recent B744 sim exercise for us.
On selecting the LOC/BAC approach from the FMC database, it auto-tuned the ILS with its front-course, which were shown on the nav-rad page.
LNAV and VNAV...
Forum: Safety, CRM, QA & Emergency Response Planning
4th Dec 2016, 10:53
Replies: 35
Views: 12,019
Posted By Zeus

Small Cog Yes, I was there. Same routine....

Small Cog


Yes, I was there. Same routine. Remember being told to keep a record of my hours in pencil NOT pen until the end of the month, then to "tidy them up"! Also remember some pilots being...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Oct 2015, 10:44
Replies: 122
Views: 26,206
Posted By Zeus

She is back in the air again! Airborne from...

She is back in the air again!

Airborne from Doncaster at 10:59L
Forum: Tech Log
12th Mar 2012, 18:28
Replies: 6
Views: 1,883
Posted By Zeus

Thank you! (Not what we call it in my...

Thank you!

(Not what we call it in my Company, but I couldn't possibly post that one here :O)
Forum: Tech Log
12th Mar 2012, 16:26
Replies: 6
Views: 1,883
Posted By Zeus

I have seen reference to a "noodle" in various...

I have seen reference to a "noodle" in various forums regarding Boeing glass displays and cannot find any reference to such a thing in Boeing manuals.

Is the "noodle" the same thing as the trend...
Forum: Rumours & News
23rd Jul 2011, 16:18
Replies: 120
Views: 58,791
Posted By Zeus

Errr, yes that has happened....

Errr, yes that has happened....
Forum: Rumours & News
27th Apr 2009, 10:16
Replies: 143
Views: 36,435
Posted By Zeus

Or you could lobby your MP and ask them to attend...

Or you could lobby your MP and ask them to attend the BALPA reception in the Commons Dining Room between 4 pm and 6 pm. on Tuesday 5th May on this and other matters.

Don’t know your MP?
UK...
Forum: Rumours & News
19th Apr 2007, 16:48
Replies: 132
Views: 31,674
Posted By Zeus

Keep the greens! They should be standard...

Keep the greens! They should be standard everywhere, much safer than the alternatives. More bad publicity for BA!
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
24th May 2003, 19:29
Replies: 64
Views: 13,287
Posted By Zeus

Used to work for a company where Ops had a window...

Used to work for a company where Ops had a window on to the ramp. Amazing how much better things ran!

:ooh:
Forum: Tech Log
21st Oct 2002, 17:18
Replies: 6
Views: 1,326
Posted By Zeus

Oh dear doesn't look very good then! Sure do...

Oh dear doesn't look very good then!

Sure do notice the change in air quality........:(
Forum: Tech Log
18th Oct 2002, 22:05
Replies: 6
Views: 1,326
Posted By Zeus

Thanks QAVION, My airline recently...

Thanks QAVION,

My airline recently disconnected them on the grounds that they were causing dust deposits on the electrical contacts in the fire switches.

Curious, because I have not heard of...
Forum: Tech Log
18th Oct 2002, 14:07
Replies: 6
Views: 1,326
Posted By Zeus

Question B744 flight deck humidifiers

Anybody know of any B744 operators that have disconnected the flight deck humidifiers recently?

:confused:
Forum: Tech Log
12th Aug 2002, 10:19
Replies: 7
Views: 2,307
Posted By Zeus

Brake cooling period?

Brake cooling period?
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