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Forum: Rumours & News
2nd Mar 2024, 06:58
Replies: 155
Views: 115,461
Posted By bobbytables

If the software observes that AoA remains...

If the software observes that AoA remains completely constant on two sensors despite the significant flight control inputs produced by alpha protection, meanwhile the third sensor shows changes in...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
5th Dec 2023, 09:27
Replies: 76
Views: 13,924
Posted By bobbytables

I thought that having a policy of children being...

I thought that having a policy of children being seated together with accompanying adults was required to get your operator certificate. Another one is that an adult cannot be seated in an exit row...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
4th Dec 2023, 18:50
Replies: 76
Views: 13,924
Posted By bobbytables

Does it maybe allow them to push the random...

Does it maybe allow them to push the random assignment of seats as late as possible, keeping more seats unassigned for longer, and thus increasing the chance that someone who is willing to pay will...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
30th Oct 2023, 06:00
Replies: 10
Views: 1,496
Posted By bobbytables

Exceed your 90 days visa-free allowance. If you...

Exceed your 90 days visa-free allowance. If you apply for and are granted a student visa, that allowance no longer applies. Some countries allow you to apply while still in-country and then stay...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
7th Oct 2023, 08:19
Replies: 143
Views: 75,994
Posted By bobbytables

I’m sure a Russian insurer has taken it on if it...

I’m sure a Russian insurer has taken it on if it is. Possibly after being leaned on by the state to do so.
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
5th Oct 2023, 11:49
Replies: 143
Views: 75,994
Posted By bobbytables

If that’s a significant risk they won’t even...

If that’s a significant risk they won’t even attempt it. People talk as if they are some bush operation :rolleyes:
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
5th Oct 2023, 09:20
Replies: 143
Views: 75,994
Posted By bobbytables

remove loose debris from the strip, compact it,...

remove loose debris from the strip, compact it, maybe wait for ice. Or you could lay a temporary asphalt or metal-plank strip
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
5th Oct 2023, 08:17
Replies: 143
Views: 75,994
Posted By bobbytables

did you miss a zero? If a bonus was paid for...

did you miss a zero? If a bonus was paid for endangering your life [1], one week of pay seems unlikely to move the needle. Especially considering that $4k net per month is a very comfortable salary...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
4th Oct 2023, 21:57
Replies: 127
Views: 45,190
Posted By bobbytables

Batam 04 localiser is offset from runway heading,...

Batam 04 localiser is offset from runway heading, so no autoland. In an ideal world the crew would have known that…
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
29th Sep 2023, 11:15
Replies: 29
Views: 11,789
Posted By bobbytables

The A320 in Habsheim wasn’t a training flight.

The A320 in Habsheim wasn’t a training flight.
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
28th Sep 2023, 12:32
Replies: 143
Views: 75,994
Posted By bobbytables

this is the latest of several explanations given…...

this is the latest of several explanations given… but if they didn’t know the gear was out then why did they fly the diversion at FL180 and slow (260kts ground speed on ADS-B)?
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
26th Sep 2023, 20:49
Replies: 143
Views: 75,994
Posted By bobbytables

removing them to reduce T/O weight, right?

removing them to reduce T/O weight, right?
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
23rd Sep 2023, 20:38
Replies: 143
Views: 75,994
Posted By bobbytables

A temporary runway should be possible, even if...

A temporary runway should be possible, even if the ground is quite soft. If the damage is minimal I don’t see why it can’t make it out, and there’s precedent for such takeoffs.
Forum: Tech Log
13th Sep 2023, 10:37
Replies: 13
Views: 2,144
Posted By bobbytables

Have it sent to capt and FO and have one check...

Have it sent to capt and FO and have one check that the other copied it onto the blank sheet correctly. All the other opportunities for error in this process also exist in other more “typical”...
Forum: Rumours & News
5th Sep 2023, 14:39
Replies: 27
Views: 9,179
Posted By bobbytables

it rarely does. Go check out a “smart city” in...

it rarely does. Go check out a “smart city” in any developing country of your choice for example. When I see something described as “smart” I generally take it as an indicator that someone is getting...
Forum: Tech Log
31st Aug 2023, 14:00
Replies: 8
Views: 1,699
Posted By bobbytables

As long as you drift down through to below RVSM...

As long as you drift down through to below RVSM without leveling off within RVSM it doesn’t seem like it would be a problem. No different than the planned descent (which is allowed as per above).
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
28th Aug 2023, 02:24
Replies: 31
Views: 6,569
Posted By bobbytables

I think the point is that the only person who can...

I think the point is that the only person who can answer some of OP’s questions is OP’s friend. They can clarify which airline they were on, since they presumably have the ticket. Also the country...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
26th Aug 2023, 23:28
Replies: 31
Views: 6,569
Posted By bobbytables

I wonder if it’s airport code confusion rather...

I wonder if it’s airport code confusion rather than name confusion. They might have gone into BGY (Bergamo, as opposed to BEY, Beirut)?
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
26th Jul 2023, 07:57
Replies: 27
Views: 3,670
Posted By bobbytables

I don’t know any non-avgeek who pays much...

I don’t know any non-avgeek who pays much attention to the aircraft model they’re flying on beyond widebody/narrowbody and cabin fitout. I really doubt there is any meaningful number of passengers...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
24th Jul 2023, 23:07
Replies: 27
Views: 3,670
Posted By bobbytables

Spot on. The Lion flight was a test flight with...

Spot on. The Lion flight was a test flight with unwitting passengers on board. A maintenance engineer was on board to “observe” in case the issue which happened on the previous flight happened again....
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
18th Jul 2023, 23:13
Replies: 4,464
Views: 640,287
Posted By bobbytables

It’s a Conviasa A346. The same aircraft has...

It’s a Conviasa A346. The same aircraft has previously flown Cuban government flights eg for the state visit to China last year.

Currently moseying along at FL280 three hours into its Atlantic...
Forum: Rumours & News
12th Jul 2023, 15:50
Replies: 12
Views: 5,289
Posted By bobbytables

many preceding posters have failed to pay close...

many preceding posters have failed to pay close attention to the symbol after the 1.0 in the above-quoted post. It is a per mille symbol, not a percent symbol, where mille means thousand.

1.0‰...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
16th Dec 2022, 11:36
Replies: 4,464
Views: 640,287
Posted By bobbytables

Turkmenistan Airlines' VIP ones are -700s so...

Turkmenistan Airlines' VIP ones are -700s so presuming you meant -800 it's in normal passenger config. Wouldn't be an obvious choice for a freight mission. Probably just a diplomatic delegation or...
Forum: Rumours & News
15th Nov 2022, 11:14
Replies: 33
Views: 11,344
Posted By bobbytables

Interestingly there is historical precedent for...

Interestingly there is historical precedent for state aircraft being impounded, though only those of small African nations. Gabon failed to pay $8m for their cabin fitout and their 777 was...
Forum: Rumours & News
14th Nov 2022, 22:35
Replies: 33
Views: 11,344
Posted By bobbytables

It's one of the Russian Government's Il-96-300PU....

It's one of the Russian Government's Il-96-300PU.

You raise an interesting hypothetical though. Any other time if one of the stolen aircraft turns up in Indonesia it's likely US pressure would...
Forum: Rumours & News
11th Nov 2022, 22:21
Replies: 33
Views: 11,344
Posted By bobbytables

The sanctions haven't suspended civil aviation...

The sanctions haven't suspended civil aviation cooperation; ATC service is still provided to Russian aircraft in the same way as it is provided to other aircraft.
Forum: Rumours & News
10th Nov 2022, 01:00
Replies: 33
Views: 11,344
Posted By bobbytables

The friendliness of diversion airports will...

The friendliness of diversion airports will obviously have been considered when planning. If they were stupid enough to use one stolen from the lessors then it would be easily impounded, but an...
Forum: Rumours & News
9th Nov 2022, 13:12
Replies: 33
Views: 11,344
Posted By bobbytables

Note that "controlling authorities" here doesn't...

Note that "controlling authorities" here doesn't imply any actual control or authority over the airspace. They're providing a service.
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
15th Sep 2022, 10:45
Replies: 119
Views: 37,108
Posted By bobbytables

Minimum safe altitude is charted, the pilot...

Minimum safe altitude is charted, the pilot doesn't have to guess. 1000ft above the Pyrenees would put you around 11000ft which should be OK for as long as it takes to get somewhere with a lower MSA....
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
7th Sep 2022, 01:15
Replies: 119
Views: 37,108
Posted By bobbytables

Apologies if this is a daft question, not having...

Apologies if this is a daft question, not having ever flown a jet.

If the pressurisation problem started at FL360, and for whatever reason oxy didn't work, one would hopefully be able to dial in...
Forum: Rumours & News
25th Aug 2022, 23:25
Replies: 62
Views: 30,925
Posted By bobbytables

Have a look at the possible adverse effects for...

Have a look at the possible adverse effects for ibuprofen some time. Modafinil is widely prescribed off-label for ADHD as well as used by many militaries as a "go pill". Anecdotally, unpleasant side...
Forum: Rumours & News
24th Aug 2022, 01:19
Replies: 62
Views: 30,925
Posted By bobbytables

Modafinil indeed does what it says on the tin but...

Modafinil indeed does what it says on the tin but routine use could come back to bite you if anything bad happens, unless you're one of those combat pilots. I can see the Daily Mail headline now:...
Forum: Rumours & News
24th Aug 2022, 01:16
Replies: 62
Views: 30,925
Posted By bobbytables

Been a while since I was in the region, but...

Been a while since I was in the region, but coverage was spotty anywhere far from ADD last I was, and there are many comms dead areas particularly in border regions. Probably has got worse in some...
Forum: Rumours & News
20th Aug 2022, 18:23
Replies: 62
Views: 30,925
Posted By bobbytables

Don't believe B737 has a pilot response warning...

Don't believe B737 has a pilot response warning or anything similar.

At the end of the route I think you get FMC message and autopilot stays on. Nothing particularly loud that I'm aware of.
...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
19th Aug 2022, 02:45
Replies: 6
Views: 5,397
Posted By bobbytables

Looks like a big rudder deflection at around 0:11...

Looks like a big rudder deflection at around 0:11 just before the left roll, which then seems to be overcorrected.
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