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Forum: Questions
12th Apr 2024, 23:08
Replies: 8
Views: 749
Posted By Equivocal

If you are prepared to limit your scope of study...

If you are prepared to limit your scope of study to some aviation-related subject area you might find that it's easier to go into a Masters programme. I know of several courses for which a...
Forum: Rumours & News
11th Apr 2024, 14:10
Replies: 95
Views: 31,069
Posted By Equivocal

Are you correct to say it should never have been...

Are you correct to say it should never have been certified? Maybe the problem at certification was that not all of the functionality was declared and properly managed. If you accept that, perhaps you...
Forum: Tech Log
7th Apr 2024, 22:14
Replies: 13
Views: 1,666
Posted By Equivocal

So that the collated sets of reports for an...

So that the collated sets of reports for an area/region - can’t recall what they’re called - can be sent out at 00 and 30 minutes after the hour.
Forum: ATC Issues
1st Apr 2024, 15:08
Replies: 14
Views: 1,589
Posted By Equivocal

Not sure that I understand most of the points...

Not sure that I understand most of the points that you are making in your post but, from my perspective, when I worked the 7/3 pattern I found it fitted my personal lifestyle very well. I have since...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
27th Mar 2024, 06:55
Replies: 7
Views: 817
Posted By Equivocal

I think it is going to depend a lot on the...

I think it is going to depend a lot on the combination of the app you are using to view the pdf and the printer driver options. You may find that an internal ‘print to pdf’ driver offers more options...
Forum: Tech Log
20th Mar 2024, 22:21
Replies: 16
Views: 2,546
Posted By Equivocal

I claim no expertise with the FARs but have had...

I claim no expertise with the FARs but have had involvement with the equivalents in other states. Reading the regs that you link to, it seems very clear to me that ATC is inviting you to get a slap...
Forum: ATC Issues
15th Mar 2024, 00:19
Replies: 73
Views: 38,917
Posted By Equivocal

I had an interview, I think in the IAL days, that...

I had an interview, I think in the IAL days, that went a bit like that. I forget the name of the Personnel chap that I was dealing with but every communication with him was peculiar! I was told that...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
15th Mar 2024, 00:12
Replies: 13
Views: 2,718
Posted By Equivocal

No doubt you'll know that as pavements age their...

No doubt you'll know that as pavements age their braking characteristics deteriorate - I'm not sure if things have changed recently but in some situations it was required to NOTAM a runway as liable...
Forum: ATC Issues
10th Mar 2024, 22:43
Replies: 9
Views: 1,759
Posted By Equivocal

Congratulations! Unless you have a...

Congratulations!

Unless you have a particular urge to do area, I would suggest Gloucester as it appears more likely to be aimed at aerodrome and approach work. Every individual is different, of...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
2nd Mar 2024, 18:13
Replies: 10
Views: 1,019
Posted By Equivocal

HP used to have a reputation for building good...

HP used to have a reputation for building good hardware but bundling it with garbage, bloated software and drivers. Sadly, at some point they seemed to give up good hardware too (and not just for...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
27th Feb 2024, 19:56
Replies: 221
Views: 59,099
Posted By Equivocal

ok. Now I’m slightly puzzled. I would normally...

ok. Now I’m slightly puzzled. I would normally expect the take off path to start on an be roughly in line with the runway.
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
26th Feb 2024, 20:25
Replies: 221
Views: 59,099
Posted By Equivocal

it is fortunate that those who actually have...

it is fortunate that those who actually have responsibility for making such decisions will consider all parts of the aviation system and will look at the results of the investigation before...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
23rd Feb 2024, 21:05
Replies: 221
Views: 59,099
Posted By Equivocal

If you don't like thread drift, please look away...

If you don't like thread drift, please look away now.


A good investigation will keep an open mind and will consider all possible causes until there is evidence that it is not relevant to the...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
19th Feb 2024, 22:39
Replies: 221
Views: 59,099
Posted By Equivocal

I have to say that AreOut has, for the very first...

I have to say that AreOut has, for the very first time in more than 20 years contributing to this site, made me consider blocking a poster.

To be more constructive, a quick Google suggests this is...
Forum: ATC Issues
16th Feb 2024, 12:50
Replies: 5
Views: 1,110
Posted By Equivocal

Can’t recall where, but the last time I saw one...

Can’t recall where, but the last time I saw one it was used for the UHF comms with vehicles on the manoeuvring area (connected to a similar vintage tx/rx box). It must be 30 years since UK CAA pretty...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
13th Feb 2024, 23:12
Replies: 25
Views: 8,749
Posted By Equivocal

The arrangements for ramp management vary hugely...

The arrangements for ramp management vary hugely between countries and between airports. Whether profit is involved or not seems largely irrelevant. But many other airports appear to be able to...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
9th Feb 2024, 10:32
Replies: 26
Views: 12,237
Posted By Equivocal

Do pilots not look out of the windows any more?

Do pilots not look out of the windows any more?
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
5th Feb 2024, 23:14
Replies: 1,146
Views: 1,046,524
Posted By Equivocal

Just curious...but does anyone know what's going...

Just curious...but does anyone know what's going on with the investigation? I've been looking for a Preliminary Report (due by now if adhering to Annex 13) and can find nothing. JTSB website appears...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
7th Jan 2024, 22:57
Replies: 1,950
Views: 927,953
Posted By Equivocal

Maybe it would be better to say 'Perhaps, since...

Maybe it would be better to say 'Perhaps, since there is a known, ongoing QA problem at Spirit, someone at Renton should be doing lots more of those inspections'.
Forum: Rumours & News
2nd Jan 2024, 22:41
Replies: 39
Views: 20,023
Posted By Equivocal

Probably correct, but having had some dealings...

Probably correct, but having had some dealings with the people who run BHX day-to-day, I can't say it surprises me.
Forum: Rumours & News
31st Dec 2023, 00:09
Replies: 72
Views: 55,771
Posted By Equivocal

So design/manufacture and maintenance are not my...

So design/manufacture and maintenance are not my area of expertise, but I offer a few thoughts…. Whilst, clearly, aircraft that are in service need to be checked, I would like to think that a...
Forum: Private Flying
27th Dec 2023, 13:36
Replies: 28
Views: 3,083
Posted By Equivocal

I have heard a number of people say this but I've...

I have heard a number of people say this but I've always wondered which bit of legislation is involved. Just curiosity really, but can you explain?
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
14th Dec 2023, 22:51
Replies: 123
Views: 70,298
Posted By Equivocal

I'm not a professional pilot but my understanding...

I'm not a professional pilot but my understanding is that any pilot that may end up in a transport aircraft with 250 or less hours should have been trained for that eventuality, i.e., to be fully...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
18th Nov 2023, 11:21
Replies: 8
Views: 3,740
Posted By Equivocal

Looks like it was very close to the airfield. May...

Looks like it was very close to the airfield. May have been a good call not to try and make it back.
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
11th Nov 2023, 22:50
Replies: 23
Views: 6,742
Posted By Equivocal

There's often something to indicate than a stand...

There's often something to indicate than a stand is active - aircraft starting or about to push or enter the stand - important for drivers to look out for. As are speed limits and aircraft.
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
4th Nov 2023, 22:28
Replies: 19
Views: 3,799
Posted By Equivocal

This whole question highlights the difference...

This whole question highlights the difference between meeting the minimum standards and assuring safety to a reasonable/acceptable degree. Just as being below the obstacle limitation surfaces means...
Forum: Rumours & News
26th Oct 2023, 22:10
Replies: 36
Views: 12,779
Posted By Equivocal

I don't disagree with your final sentiment -...

I don't disagree with your final sentiment - technology can be great, but it is always down to humans to work it, or mess it up.

But although many suggest a usable SMR as the one thing that would...
Forum: Rumours & News
26th Oct 2023, 13:28
Replies: 36
Views: 12,779
Posted By Equivocal

As ATC Watcher mentions, there are systems...

As ATC Watcher mentions, there are systems available to warn of many things. They are often considered to be ‘safety nets’ that ‘save the day’ when normal people and procedures have failed. But it’s...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
21st Oct 2023, 12:06
Replies: 241
Views: 157,006
Posted By Equivocal

Not the only city like that. When Bristol chose a...

Not the only city like that. When Bristol chose a site for its airport it picked Lulsgate Bottom, an airport developed during the war to teach instrument flying largely because of its poor weather...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
20th Oct 2023, 17:19
Replies: 241
Views: 157,006
Posted By Equivocal

Just looking at those pictures makes me wonder...

Just looking at those pictures makes me wonder whether if it had been a MAX, would the cowls have dug in the mud?
Forum: Rumours & News
18th Oct 2023, 19:00
Replies: 404
Views: 458,198
Posted By Equivocal

Probably no, they’re just not fulfilling their...

Probably no, they’re just not fulfilling their obligations under international convention. The implementation of the convention in state law may specify penalties for something like this but it’s...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
30th Sep 2023, 23:20
Replies: 31
Views: 6,497
Posted By Equivocal

Whilst I am no defender of what I've seen of...

Whilst I am no defender of what I've seen of Spanish ATC, let's wait and see what the investigation tells us.
Forum: ATC Issues
25th Sep 2023, 20:36
Replies: 125
Views: 28,366
Posted By Equivocal

I see from the news today that GAL are asking...

I see from the news today that GAL are asking operators to cancel around 80 departures in the coming week. I’m curious as to how this will ameliorate the high rate of sickness. Can anyone in the know...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
22nd Sep 2023, 14:13
Replies: 143
Views: 75,596
Posted By Equivocal

At least the nose gear is pointing in the correct...

At least the nose gear is pointing in the correct direction again!
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
17th Sep 2023, 21:09
Replies: 7
Views: 3,553
Posted By Equivocal

Certainly looks to be some pneumatic cutting tool...

Certainly looks to be some pneumatic cutting tool close by the fire extinguishers - and from what I've seen, FRS kit doesn't get fazed by much! Wishing a speedy recovery to the injured.
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