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20th Feb 2024, 15:06
Replies: 12
Views: 1,585
Posted By fireflybob

London City - Border Checks?

How true or not is this story?

'Hundreds of high-risk flights' land in the UK unchecked:'...
26th Oct 2023, 14:55
Replies: 5
Views: 2,060
Posted By fireflybob

Braniff International Airways Flight 352 - 1968

Interesting that the CVR only came into the public domain in April this year - the last five minutes of this video explains why.

Braniff International Airways Flight 352

RIP
20th Oct 2023, 16:27
Replies: 404
Views: 456,378
Posted By fireflybob

Being held high on descent is almost a daily...

Being held high on descent is almost a daily occurrence and even something which could have been anticipated given minimum safe altitudes. Getting the aircraft back on profile should be a walk in the...
6th Aug 2023, 08:14
Replies: 38
Views: 11,930
Posted By fireflybob

Happy belated Birthday Barry from Hector's son. ...

Happy belated Birthday Barry from Hector's son.

I always recall doing an instructor renewal with you in the Chipmunk. You showed me a hesitation roll and we were nudging the buffet in the last two...
8th Mar 2023, 13:21
Replies: 77
Views: 25,387
Posted By fireflybob

If people are so concerned about a pilot leaving...

If people are so concerned about a pilot leaving the flight deck in the cruise for a personal comfort break and even dare to engage in having a tea/coffee and chat with cabin crew then why not have...
7th Mar 2023, 17:34
Replies: 77
Views: 25,387
Posted By fireflybob

Do Easy have CCTV on the flightdeck to see who is...

Do Easy have CCTV on the flightdeck to see who is in the area of the cockpit door?
When I flew with another carrier the main reason for having a cabin crew member on the flight deck was to check...
4th Mar 2023, 14:07
Replies: 62
Views: 27,145
Posted By fireflybob

I believe it's something like "If you do not...

I believe it's something like "If you do not comply I am instructed by His Majesty's Government to shoot you down".
23rd Feb 2023, 13:43
Replies: 6
Views: 950
Posted By fireflybob

I am old enough to recall that the medics in...

I am old enough to recall that the medics in 1970s wanted to introduce stress ECGs for aircrew but this was fought off by BALPA at the time. As has been said above a resting ECG only shows whether or...
7th Jan 2023, 08:25
Replies: 71
Views: 30,607
Posted By fireflybob

This is not my original but from a very...

This is not my original but from a very experienced retired cabin crew member:-
I'm trying hard to imagine on a busy flight, wearing a jumpsuit and needing a tiddle .... unbutton and remove top,...
19th Aug 2022, 18:39
Replies: 117
Views: 20,460
Posted By fireflybob

I always understood that certain engineering...

I always understood that certain engineering procedures required a dual inspection, such as after work on critical items like flying controls.

If this final check of pitot covers removed rests...
19th Jun 2022, 10:45
Replies: 80
Views: 21,696
Posted By fireflybob

If my memory is correct Mandatory Occurrence...

If my memory is correct Mandatory Occurrence Reporting came as a result of this accident inquiry and recommendations. I believe BEA had a similar near miss when the LE droop was retracted below min...
9th Jun 2022, 15:53
Replies: 102
Views: 44,865
Posted By fireflybob

But publicly, on camera?

But publicly, on camera?
9th Jun 2022, 13:22
Replies: 102
Views: 44,865
Posted By fireflybob

Rather than striking I suggest the pilots go sick...

Rather than striking I suggest the pilots go sick at the end of sector one or three when the aircraft is away from base - let this pip squeak of a CEO sort it out then.
Forum: Tech Log
19th Mar 2022, 17:31
Replies: 36
Views: 10,909
Posted By fireflybob

Retired BA/BY yes that too! Because the...

Retired BA/BY yes that too!

Because the Kollsman (?) altimeter on the RH side referenced the pressurisation for landing until they retrofitted a standby altimeter which did that job and then a...
Forum: Tech Log
7th Feb 2022, 18:50
Replies: 36
Views: 10,909
Posted By fireflybob

I think it's horses for courses really. I've...

I think it's horses for courses really. I've operated both with different types of operation. If you've been brought up on QNH during initial training you don't think twice about the issue of...
22nd Jan 2022, 19:42
Replies: 2
Views: 1,286
Posted By fireflybob

Restricted Airspace near Marham 23rd Jan

Anyone know what the Restricted Airspace for tomorrow (23rd Jan) between 1126 and 1246, corridor running NNE to the west of Marham is for?
8th Oct 2021, 16:52
Replies: 12
Views: 10,608
Posted By fireflybob

Ash cloud affecting flights at TFN?...

Ash cloud affecting flights at TFN? (https://www.canarianweekly.com/posts/ash-cloud-affecting-tenerife-flights)

Interesting that AENA saying TFN airport is open but according to this report some...
11th Nov 2020, 20:43
Replies: 2,907
Views: 631,204
Posted By fireflybob

Spain just announced that from 23rd Nov ALL...

Spain just announced that from 23rd Nov ALL arrivals from red zone countries (currently includes uk) will have to show proof of negative test within 72 hours of arrival.

That will certainly not...
8th Sep 2020, 17:07
Replies: 2,907
Views: 631,204
Posted By fireflybob

UPDATE Coronavirus – 8th September...

UPDATE Coronavirus – 8th September (https://queeniesdailysnippets.wordpress.com/2020/09/08/update-coronavirus-8th-september/)

Depends a bit on which island you go to. Gran Canaria have the highest...
31st Aug 2020, 14:49
Replies: 2,907
Views: 631,204
Posted By fireflybob

When I flew to/from Tenerife in July/August with...

When I flew to/from Tenerife in July/August with another operator the rules were strictly enforced. I would like to hear the cabin crew's version of events. Cabin crew are not police personnel and...
16th Aug 2020, 19:11
Replies: 1,978
Views: 1,281,829
Posted By fireflybob

Also the Canaries have recently taken out a block...

Also the Canaries have recently taken out a block insurance for all visitors to their islands to cover if taken ill with Covid19 whilst there. You have to be staying in a hotel or equivalent (not...
16th Aug 2020, 19:05
Replies: 1,978
Views: 1,281,829
Posted By fireflybob

JCSL, which bank is that?

JCSL, which bank is that?
1st Aug 2020, 13:20
Replies: 202
Views: 55,717
Posted By fireflybob

Well that's not me! I think some people will...

Well that's not me! I think some people will disregard sensible precautions irrespective of how one attempts to motivate them.
1st Aug 2020, 11:31
Replies: 202
Views: 55,717
Posted By fireflybob

I've just returned from a week in Tenerife so now...

I've just returned from a week in Tenerife so now have to quarantine for 14 days, being a retiree this is not too much of an issue for me.
I felt far safer in Tenerife than I do back in the UK....
29th Jul 2020, 21:54
Replies: 202
Views: 55,717
Posted By fireflybob

I read today there is an insurance company which...

I read today there is an insurance company which will insure you, after all you’re not flying into a war zone. No idea what premiums and level of cover but when there’s a will! One wonders if this is...
30th Jun 2020, 08:44
Replies: 100
Views: 44,587
Posted By fireflybob

I think you will find their SOPs say that if the...

I think you will find their SOPs say that if the approach is not "coded" in the FMC then it is not permitted to engage LNAV/VNAV to fly the approach, or words to that effect.
I'm not saying I agree...
27th Jun 2020, 15:20
Replies: 158
Views: 118,019
Posted By fireflybob

I think another important aspect is that those...

I think another important aspect is that those who flaunt one rule (I can fake my licence, for example) are predisposed to breaking any of the other "rules".

Surely now the insurers are formally...
21st Apr 2020, 16:16
Replies: 40
Views: 7,780
Posted By fireflybob

A couple of things occur to me. If either...

A couple of things occur to me.

If either (or both) instructor or student have had the virus (proof required?) then presumably the individuals could fly together?

It may be a year or two away...
31st Mar 2020, 11:41
Replies: 10
Views: 1,374
Posted By fireflybob

Partial engine failures carry a much higher...

Partial engine failures carry a much higher fatality rate than total engine failure and yet, statistically, are 3 times more likely to happen (from an Australian study which I don't have to hand...
23rd Feb 2020, 19:18
Replies: 5
Views: 2,680
Posted By fireflybob

Ryan PT22 N53018 accident in France

From social media:-
Very sad news today about Ryan PT22 N53018, which is registered to an owner in Suffolk, lost in France today along with its crew of two.

Ryan PT22 N53018...
5th Feb 2020, 20:10
Replies: 32
Views: 9,152
Posted By fireflybob

It's a few years since I researched these matters...

It's a few years since I researched these matters so please go steady if I'm out of date!

I believe in the UK that the published aerodrome elevation is the "highest point on the landing area"...
24th Jan 2020, 10:59
Replies: 185
Views: 92,433
Posted By fireflybob

Surely one of the over arching aims of type...

Surely one of the over arching aims of type certification is that the aircraft is benign enough to be safely operated by an average crew rather than a test pilot.

in the case of the B737 Max it...
11th Nov 2019, 16:46
Replies: 211
Views: 154,467
Posted By fireflybob

How about the odd diversion (with attendant extra...

How about the odd diversion (with attendant extra fuel burn to reposition the a/c etc) which has been avoided due to tankering? Extra fuel gives you more flexibility which from a holistic point of...
16th Mar 2019, 21:40
Replies: 5,109
Views: 12,683,668
Posted By fireflybob

Was it a certification requirement that MCAS had...

Was it a certification requirement that MCAS had to be installed on the B737 Max? One presumes that if MCAS had not been installed these accidents would not have occurred. You have to be careful that...
Forum: Tech Log
12th Mar 2019, 16:07
Replies: 54
Views: 53,007
Posted By fireflybob

finncapt, I also joined BOAC in 1970 (as a young...

finncapt, I also joined BOAC in 1970 (as a young Second Officer) and started on the 707-436 and I recall this incident being talked about. Your version of events concurs with mine and I believe the...
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