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Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
9th Mar 2023, 01:38
Replies: 29
Views: 6,863
Posted By ethicalconundrum

So I had to do some looking into this before...

So I had to do some looking into this before responding. We have a bunch of advice, from people that should know, and it seems to boil down to two discrete and opposing POV. On one hand, we have the...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
6th Mar 2023, 20:37
Replies: 488
Views: 124,232
Posted By ethicalconundrum

Is your back ok? I'm really concerned, you are...

Is your back ok? I'm really concerned, you are carrying all this water for the controller. You might get a hernia. So, FDX did or did not challenge the landing clearance? I heard it the first time,...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
6th Mar 2023, 20:23
Replies: 29
Views: 6,863
Posted By ethicalconundrum

Really? One who flies private planes is 'not a...

Really? One who flies private planes is 'not a pilot'. Glad I was able to catch your entitled response in time. And, being from Texas is a problem too? Oozing with entitlement, and elitism. Wouldn't...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
6th Mar 2023, 19:50
Replies: 488
Views: 124,232
Posted By ethicalconundrum

"Whole cheese theory." I like that.:ok: I recall,...

"Whole cheese theory." I like that.:ok: I recall, FDX did challenge it, yes? ATC confirmed back to FDX, yes? SWA should tell the controller he is ready, then when given the T/O clearance reject it,...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
6th Mar 2023, 18:27
Replies: 488
Views: 124,232
Posted By ethicalconundrum

Wow, I guess we should pin a medal on the...

Wow, I guess we should pin a medal on the controller since it was all on those dumb plane drivers. :D:D:DJust imagine the effrontery of them accepting clearances. How dare they?
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
6th Mar 2023, 17:22
Replies: 29
Views: 6,863
Posted By ethicalconundrum

SWA 737 Cuba to Ft Lauderdale smoke, engine out, slides deployed

https://nypost.com/2023/03/06/southwest-airlines-flight-to-florida-fills-with-smoke-returns-to-cuba/

Did a quick search didn't see this posted. The O2 masks did not deploy, looks like a pretty big...
Forum: Rumours & News
28th Feb 2023, 15:03
Replies: 4
Views: 3,633
Posted By ethicalconundrum

Air India is going big, big, big. Largest fleet...

Air India is going big, big, big. Largest fleet order from a single buyer. This is a massive expansion for the Tata Group into aviation. Air India was govt owned monopoly that fell out of favor with...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
25th Feb 2023, 02:32
Replies: 488
Views: 124,232
Posted By ethicalconundrum

I cut a lot there, some of which I disagree with...

I cut a lot there, some of which I disagree with but this one cannot let stand un-challenged. Are you certain you wanted to use "equity" and not "equality"? I assure you, I've been around the sun a...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
23rd Feb 2023, 16:07
Replies: 488
Views: 124,232
Posted By ethicalconundrum

In the lower left corner of each post is a red...

In the lower left corner of each post is a red and white triangle hot link. This is used to report a post or posts to the mods for review. There is also a setting in the user control panel for hiding...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
23rd Feb 2023, 16:00
Replies: 488
Views: 124,232
Posted By ethicalconundrum

First, thanks to the mods for letting this play...

First, thanks to the mods for letting this play out. It's a contentious issue, but without letting the light of day shine on these contentious issues we can't move forward with solutions. I will not...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
23rd Feb 2023, 06:07
Replies: 488
Views: 124,232
Posted By ethicalconundrum

I am going to compose very carefully here, as...

I am going to compose very carefully here, as it's a topic and discussion that seems to provoke ire from one particular group of interested parties. Hoping I can compose rationally, and still manage...
Forum: Private Flying
19th Feb 2023, 03:47
Replies: 3
Views: 1,326
Posted By ethicalconundrum

For slightly less money, one can come live at my...

For slightly less money, one can come live at my airport. I run the Timberon, NM runway, E02. We are at 7000 in the Sacramento mtns. Deer, Elk, cougars, pines, spruce, and very quiet. Lots sell for...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
13th Feb 2023, 17:49
Replies: 107
Views: 53,997
Posted By ethicalconundrum

Pilots 'received additional training'. Ya...

Pilots 'received additional training'.

Ya think? >8000 FPM dive, waited to hear the GPW to recover, within 800' from the water. Finally, advanced technology saves one.
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
12th Feb 2023, 16:57
Replies: 207
Views: 87,081
Posted By ethicalconundrum

The bolded is the key takeaway from the NTSB...

The bolded is the key takeaway from the NTSB position. Without beating the dead horse too much, the way it goes is the feds want pilots to testify, in person, with recordings and failing to do that,...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
11th Feb 2023, 21:07
Replies: 207
Views: 87,081
Posted By ethicalconundrum

If one is not satisfied with the mandatory...

If one is not satisfied with the mandatory reporting method by the FAA as it involves incidents they can seek to have the language changed. If they want to require in person interviews, in person...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
11th Feb 2023, 20:50
Replies: 207
Views: 87,081
Posted By ethicalconundrum

I don't discount the possible or likey probative...

I don't discount the possible or likey probative value of further investigation, including in-person interviews, and even recording of voice, in-person visual clues(eye-roll, scowl, laugh, smile,...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
11th Feb 2023, 03:14
Replies: 207
Views: 87,081
Posted By ethicalconundrum

From the prelim report: "Flight crew statements...

From the prelim report: "Flight crew statements were received." From the perspective of the FAA, they have completed their mandated reporting of an 'incident'. Let the feds make of it what they will...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
11th Feb 2023, 00:58
Replies: 207
Views: 87,081
Posted By ethicalconundrum

You bet they can and should refuse to offer any...

You bet they can and should refuse to offer any testimony. NTSB is playing hardball, and they are facing a min of a job action, and a maximum(depending on what they say) of potential criminal charges...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
9th Feb 2023, 17:30
Replies: 28
Views: 4,626
Posted By ethicalconundrum

If the NOTAM admin system would allow the person...

If the NOTAM admin system would allow the person entering the NOTAM to rank or rate it, that would solve some of the problem. One could enter a NOTAM into the system and rank it between 1 being...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
9th Feb 2023, 05:40
Replies: 28
Views: 4,626
Posted By ethicalconundrum

I think we are treading in a dangerous area WRT...

I think we are treading in a dangerous area WRT the entire NOTAM system. The original idea was a good one to keep pilots up to date on evolving changes in the aero environment so they can make the...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
9th Feb 2023, 05:13
Replies: 28
Views: 4,626
Posted By ethicalconundrum

Meh - that's expired. But - in a bizarre twist of...

Meh - that's expired. But - in a bizarre twist of fate, the good folks at YSSY have seen it their duty to re-issue it under NOTAM 0600/23, ending in March(or not?).
I'm contacting the folks at AU...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
6th Feb 2023, 21:45
Replies: 488
Views: 124,232
Posted By ethicalconundrum

As the operator of a small plane, and sometimes...

As the operator of a small plane, and sometimes operating out of large airports(visual or common IFR, no CAT), I have often heard; "Bonanza xxxxx cleared for takeoff, no delay". Since I'm generally...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Feb 2023, 20:14
Replies: 370
Views: 128,131
Posted By ethicalconundrum

I'm sure you understand that this site goes the...

I'm sure you understand that this site goes the extra mile because people will automatically question them as they don't follow the generic media line. Here is the quote from a US house...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Feb 2023, 18:51
Replies: 370
Views: 128,131
Posted By ethicalconundrum

A bit more detail is in order. ...

A bit more detail is in order.

https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2023/02/treason-rep-waltz-says-dod-told-china-spy-balloons-crossed-us-trump-years-gen-mattis-not-tell-trump-thought/

Summary:...
Forum: Rumours & News
2nd Feb 2023, 17:08
Replies: 32
Views: 15,488
Posted By ethicalconundrum

I have zero generic social media. Couple flying...

I have zero generic social media. Couple flying and car and weapons forums. Two philosophy forums. No myspace, twit, FB, insta, linkin, etc. From that perspective, I completely agree with the ban...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
31st Jan 2023, 18:18
Replies: 207
Views: 87,081
Posted By ethicalconundrum

Contributing factor? Split attention between grd...

Contributing factor? Split attention between grd and co freq? The CVR would have given information if the crew was talk/listening to co freq during taxi.

Long long ago I taxied across a runway...
Forum: Rumours & News
29th Jan 2023, 22:20
Replies: 84
Views: 27,916
Posted By ethicalconundrum

Nope. The power poles adjacent to the road have...

Nope. The power poles adjacent to the road have no line of sight reflectors, are on pavement(tarmacadam), no white line, no curb. Just the existential fact that they exist in time and space and the...
Forum: Rumours & News
28th Jan 2023, 20:20
Replies: 84
Views: 27,916
Posted By ethicalconundrum

Mech - I can see value for a tech solution to...

Mech - I can see value for a tech solution to part of the NOTAM system, but not sure how that would play in the changing environment. Example; Some nut does a gear up at my field. First thing I do is...
Forum: Rumours & News
28th Jan 2023, 00:16
Replies: 84
Views: 27,916
Posted By ethicalconundrum

As an airport manager, I would like to spread...

As an airport manager, I would like to spread some knowledge on how the NOTAM system works(or actually fails to work) from the other side(submitter). Every 15-26 months, a contract inspector comes to...
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Jan 2023, 22:32
Replies: 161
Views: 18,697
Posted By ethicalconundrum

Well, I have decided to take my chances with...

Well, I have decided to take my chances with Ivermectin, which has been used around the world, for many years for a variety of parasitic and virulent agents. Should I develop some symptom from...
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Jan 2023, 16:40
Replies: 161
Views: 18,697
Posted By ethicalconundrum

There's one state, and a few remote nations that...

There's one state, and a few remote nations that did far less intrusive means to react to the covid virus. Gov Noem in ND chose more of a 'wait and see'. Had no lockdowns, very short mask...
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Jan 2023, 04:08
Replies: 161
Views: 18,697
Posted By ethicalconundrum

1. Of course, we have no control group, as the...

1. Of course, we have no control group, as the mandates effectively wiped out a comm pilot(fixed or rotor) that is NOT jabbed(BTW, for all concerned, the covid jab is not and never has been a...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
25th Jan 2023, 03:02
Replies: 94
Views: 33,716
Posted By ethicalconundrum

From the prelim report it appears: Ramp worker...

From the prelim report it appears:
Ramp worker ignored specific clearance instructions in pre-arrival safety briefing on engines running.
Ignored second 'safety huddle' instructions on remaining...
Forum: Tech Log
7th Apr 2019, 20:39
Replies: 16
Views: 3,816
Posted By ethicalconundrum

I have not.

I have not.
Forum: Tech Log
7th Apr 2019, 20:36
Replies: 16
Views: 3,816
Posted By ethicalconundrum

TAWS vs MCAS. An engineering adaptation in philosphy?

TAWS developed to counteract CFIT. I am a private pilot, and engineer(not aero). At the time of development, the TAWS systems out there would provide Warning, and with later advancements, advice on...
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