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Forum: Rumours & News
30th Sep 2019, 17:53
Replies: 4
Views: 7,601
Posted By ROW_BOT

So how did that flaperon get to Madagascar? Fake...

So how did that flaperon get to Madagascar? Fake you say? By who, and why?
Sailed by BITOD, flashing courtesy lights at other aircraft - but didn’t check in with Vietnam. Why?
Forum: Middle East
3rd Jul 2019, 04:47
Replies: 6
Views: 8,810
Posted By ROW_BOT

This thread is a bit old and I'd like to update...

This thread is a bit old and I'd like to update it with the latest from Baymac/Clements.

I've been on Baymac/Clements cover on a 'standalone' basis for 5 years, with no significant claims, but a...
Forum: Rumours & News
9th May 2019, 12:42
Replies: 37
Views: 25,147
Posted By ROW_BOT

Yes it's shocking, and no doubt a revelation to...

Yes it's shocking, and no doubt a revelation to many Westerners who think of Asians as 'polite' and 'non-confrontational'. But anyone who has worked in an Asian company will certainly either know of,...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
28th Mar 2019, 03:05
Replies: 23
Views: 15,094
Posted By ROW_BOT

They don't give a flying fig about that.

They don't give a flying fig about that.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
28th Mar 2019, 03:01
Replies: 144
Views: 167,930
Posted By ROW_BOT

First the relaxed policy on DDO's, now this. ...

First the relaxed policy on DDO's, now this.
One has to wonder - has something changed at the CAD? New boss? New instructions from .Gov?
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
22nd Mar 2019, 04:27
Replies: 20
Views: 9,187
Posted By ROW_BOT

Yes Sir! Varying a scheduled Day Off is clearly...

Yes Sir! Varying a scheduled Day Off is clearly illegal under the Hong Kong Employment Ordinance (CAP 57).
To whit;

CAP 57
18. Appointment of rest days
(1) Rest days shall be appointed by an...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
18th Mar 2019, 14:54
Replies: 25
Views: 12,406
Posted By ROW_BOT

More virtue signalling morons in middle...

More virtue signalling morons in middle management, going along with the militant feminists in HR, and repeating the same hypocrisy they display on CRM principles.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
7th Mar 2019, 05:49
Replies: 383
Views: 519,427
Posted By ROW_BOT

HKA HR, HKA FOP.......Two cheeks of the same ar5e.

HKA HR, HKA FOP.......Two cheeks of the same ar5e.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
6th Mar 2019, 14:08
Replies: 383
Views: 519,427
Posted By ROW_BOT

Yes, I hear there’s a sudden interest in the...

Yes, I hear there’s a sudden interest in the ‘Seniority list’ at HKA.
Just one small detail they fail to grasp. There is no such thing as a ‘Seniority List’ in HKA.
That would require a functional...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
5th Mar 2019, 13:32
Replies: 23
Views: 11,747
Posted By ROW_BOT

HNA still eager to staunch the bleeding. HKE is...

HNA still eager to staunch the bleeding. HKE is probably a good fit for CX. Quick route to a LoCo wing.
But what of HKA?
Latest news is the route cuts and airframe reductions are accelerating, and...
Forum: Tech Log
20th Feb 2019, 14:42
Replies: 27
Views: 9,765
Posted By ROW_BOT

Good grief, what a convoluted load of waffle. ...

Good grief, what a convoluted load of waffle.



Any Air Law student can tell you that the Operations Manual is a Legal Document, approved by the relevant authorities when issuing an AOC. Going...
Forum: Tech Log
19th Feb 2019, 03:49
Replies: 27
Views: 9,765
Posted By ROW_BOT

So you're saying that if a PIREP from a pilot at...

So you're saying that if a PIREP from a pilot at a reputable airline tells you the braking action is POOR, and there is no other source of information on braking action - it is worthless. Really? I'd...
Forum: Tech Log
18th Feb 2019, 13:29
Replies: 27
Views: 9,765
Posted By ROW_BOT

Unfortunately some companies put more weight on...

Unfortunately some companies put more weight on 'OTP' than on safety.
You know it as well as I do. It's aviations biggest dirty secret.
Forum: Tech Log
18th Feb 2019, 13:15
Replies: 27
Views: 9,765
Posted By ROW_BOT

Self evidently. In the ideal world, yes. The...

Self evidently.
In the ideal world, yes.
The real world is rarely ideal.
A pilot who has just landed on a waterlogged runway has a better understanding of the runway condition than a pilot waiting...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
18th Feb 2019, 02:34
Replies: 13
Views: 8,058
Posted By ROW_BOT

They need Joe! ...

They need Joe!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sn04jBhpKkw

"FULL THROTTLE!!" :p
Forum: Tech Log
17th Feb 2019, 14:06
Replies: 28
Views: 7,919
Posted By ROW_BOT

Yes unfortunately it was all too real in that...

Yes unfortunately it was all too real in that company. FO's would beg you not to use TOGA, because they too had received a call to explain why they 'allowed' a Captain to do it.
Certain airline...
Forum: Tech Log
17th Feb 2019, 04:43
Replies: 28
Views: 7,919
Posted By ROW_BOT

With the old Airbus performance manuals it was...

With the old Airbus performance manuals it was always an option for a Captain to reduce the Flex temperature if he so desired (yes, there are many good reasons why he might want to do so, and the...
Forum: Rumours & News
11th Feb 2019, 03:15
Replies: 99
Views: 107,234
Posted By ROW_BOT

Airbus have a ‘baulked landing procedure’ for...

Airbus have a ‘baulked landing procedure’ for this very situation and it instructs the pilot to make no immediate configuration changes in the go-around from such a situation. The reason is nothing...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
26th Jan 2019, 02:38
Replies: 33
Views: 11,209
Posted By ROW_BOT

When fully charged. Or maybe some sets are...

When fully charged.
Or maybe some sets are weaker than others.
If you’re an engineer, ask your crews about their experience with multiple ‘headset connected’ messages.
Like i said, it’s a good...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
25th Jan 2019, 00:21
Replies: 33
Views: 11,209
Posted By ROW_BOT

Wireless headsets - great idea, if they work....

Wireless headsets - great idea, if they work. I’ve found they work about half the time when the ground crew are positioned at the wing. You’ve probably heard that ‘headset connected’ annunciation...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
20th Jan 2019, 16:36
Replies: 33
Views: 11,209
Posted By ROW_BOT

THat’s exactly what my mate said to the LTC on...

THat’s exactly what my mate said to the LTC on his Line Check!
The bastard failed him! No sense of humour obviously.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
20th Jan 2019, 16:33
Replies: 33
Views: 11,209
Posted By ROW_BOT

Fair enough. So the HKIA AOM is out of date. By...

Fair enough. So the HKIA AOM is out of date.
By 25 years.
Fascinating!
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
20th Jan 2019, 16:31
Replies: 33
Views: 11,209
Posted By ROW_BOT

I thought you all might enjoy a short break from...

I thought you all might enjoy a short break from the industrial warfare blather.
I sure do.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
20th Jan 2019, 14:39
Replies: 33
Views: 11,209
Posted By ROW_BOT

Exactly my point Flex88. Isn't the 'plugged in...

Exactly my point Flex88. Isn't the 'plugged in headset' just another example of 'Safety Theatrics'?
Used to be you had to have the Fire Services standing by at the aircraft during fuelling with pax...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
20th Jan 2019, 10:34
Replies: 33
Views: 11,209
Posted By ROW_BOT

I doubt that. Every time I do a walkaround I see...

I doubt that. Every time I do a walkaround I see mechanics playing Candy Crush on their phone, or having a snooze in the tug.
And anyway, is cost accepted by the CAD/HKIA as an acceptable reason for...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
20th Jan 2019, 07:33
Replies: 33
Views: 11,209
Posted By ROW_BOT

OK thanks ACMS. But in fact the HKIA AOM does...

OK thanks ACMS.
But in fact the HKIA AOM does say Communications shall be maintained.
There may be debate as to what that actually means. But IMHO, what's the point of plugging in the headset if...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
20th Jan 2019, 04:49
Replies: 33
Views: 11,209
Posted By ROW_BOT

I'll put it another way for you. What if -...

I'll put it another way for you.

What if - during refuelling with pax on board - the Captain sees an ECAM Cargo Smoke Warning with firebell and red Master Caution.

What use is the headset if...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
20th Jan 2019, 04:21
Replies: 33
Views: 11,209
Posted By ROW_BOT

True enough. Here's an extract from the HKIA...

True enough.
Here's an extract from the HKIA AOM Part E Section 5 (On fuel handling procedures)

During fuelling with pax on board/boarding:

5.3.10 Communications shall be maintained by...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
20th Jan 2019, 03:46
Replies: 33
Views: 11,209
Posted By ROW_BOT

And......? Do you know the answer? Perhaps not....

And......? Do you know the answer?
Perhaps not.


Yes - but does someone have to be on the headset to maintain communications during fuelling with pax onboard?
Whats the point of having a...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
20th Jan 2019, 02:50
Replies: 33
Views: 11,209
Posted By ROW_BOT

You’re so suspicious Oasis. It’s not a trick...

You’re so suspicious Oasis. It’s not a trick question. There seem to be variations in opinion on what is legally required and CX is what I would consider to be the Gold Standard. Hence the specific...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
19th Jan 2019, 10:23
Replies: 33
Views: 11,209
Posted By ROW_BOT

Do you work for CX? I'm asking for CX policy...

Do you work for CX?
I'm asking for CX policy only here.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
19th Jan 2019, 07:58
Replies: 33
Views: 11,209
Posted By ROW_BOT

Refuelling with Pax on Board/Boarding

Question for CX guys. In Hong Kong - are you required to have ground crew on the headset for refuelling with Pax on board/boarding?
I realise rules differ between countries - but what about in HKG?
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
18th Jan 2019, 12:40
Replies: 383
Views: 519,427
Posted By ROW_BOT

They were recently criticised in the Biz media...

They were recently criticised in the Biz media for keeping the lid too tight on their accounts. Apparently it’s common practice for companies to make statements to the exchanges even if unlisted....
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
18th Jan 2019, 00:49
Replies: 383
Views: 519,427
Posted By ROW_BOT

The FlightGlobal article above states the crunch...

The FlightGlobal article above states the crunch date is Jan 26th. That’s a Saturday.
I think FG is a pretty good source of aviation news. Never known it to be sensationalist.
Read the two links....
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
16th Jan 2019, 13:30
Replies: 383
Views: 519,427
Posted By ROW_BOT

http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/analysis...

http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/analysis-unhappy-new-year-at-hong-kong-airlines-454953/

And another.......
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