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Forum: Rumours & News
4th Apr 2004, 13:39
Replies: 446
Views: 110,913
Posted By Tony_EM

I seem to recall that the rudder deflections...

I seem to recall that the rudder deflections corresponded with pedal movement. Since the only system to back-drive the pedals is the autopilot, which was not engaged, I think it is likely that the 5...
Forum: Tech Log
2nd Mar 2004, 06:21
Replies: 24
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Views: 6,251
Posted By Tony_EM

oooOOOooo! another tube with wings, how nice. ...

oooOOOooo! another tube with wings, how nice.

There is only so much you can squeeze out of this layout. I'm eager to see BWB and canards have their turn. Designers (dictated to by bean counters)...
Forum: Questions
28th Feb 2004, 15:55
Replies: 11
Views: 3,882
Posted By Tony_EM

What's the point in talking about steady states...

What's the point in talking about steady states and statics when a flying aircraft is about the most dynamic thing ever invented?

Lets take a single moment in the life of a pencil balancing on...
Forum: Rumours & News
27th Feb 2004, 20:04
Replies: 111
Views: 36,376
Posted By Tony_EM

Yes, how often have I seen that 'head in the...

Yes, how often have I seen that 'head in the sand/just a bunch of whingers' response.

I wanted my company to do well, so that I could possibly earn more and have job security. What frustrated me...
Forum: Questions
27th Feb 2004, 19:00
Replies: 11
Views: 3,882
Posted By Tony_EM

Hang on a moment, you are forgetting inertia....

Hang on a moment, you are forgetting inertia. Just because this balance point is called the centre of gravity, dpoes not mean it is only related to the earth's gravitational pull. The CG position...
Forum: Rumours & News
19th Feb 2004, 22:37
Replies: 111
Views: 36,376
Posted By Tony_EM

When I joined British Midland, it was with the...

When I joined British Midland, it was with the intention of helping to make it the best airline in the business (amongst other reasons of course). So it really saddens me to see so many people...
Forum: Rumours & News
19th Feb 2004, 17:13
Replies: 34
Views: 5,963
Posted By Tony_EM

Capt H Peacock wrote; Where can I...

Capt H Peacock wrote;



Where can I read more about this aspect? I briefly scanned the report but could find no reference to an LH aircraft.
Forum: Rumours & News
7th Feb 2004, 16:32
Replies: 32
Views: 8,402
Posted By Tony_EM

I have to agree with those that question the...

I have to agree with those that question the ergonomics of the rudder control system. I think the reference to the 767 system was as an example of what the 'logical' or expected feel of the...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
4th Feb 2004, 04:43
Replies: 65
Views: 10,778
Posted By Tony_EM

Pete Brothers' hop in the Spitfire is typical of...

Pete Brothers' hop in the Spitfire is typical of how ML407 has been put to the best possible use. Nick Grace took many such folk up in this wonderful Spitfire, memorably the first fighter pilot to...
Forum: Flight/Ground Ops, Crewing and Dispatch
29th Jan 2004, 18:05
Replies: 95
Views: 7,955
Posted By Tony_EM

I believe this particular incident happened as...

I believe this particular incident happened as soon as they took the contract for that particular carrier. Yes, there should be someone allocated to moniter and ensure that all paperwork is current...
Forum: Flight/Ground Ops, Crewing and Dispatch
24th Jan 2004, 16:33
Replies: 95
Views: 7,955
Posted By Tony_EM

Ok, fair enough Redcap, truce offered. I'm...

Ok, fair enough Redcap, truce offered.

I'm actually very eager to discuss the merits of CLP, especially from someone who considers it a good system, as long as they put forth a coherent arguement...
Forum: Flight/Ground Ops, Crewing and Dispatch
23rd Jan 2004, 03:22
Replies: 95
Views: 7,955
Posted By Tony_EM

Trained in singapore, by Singapore Airlines and...

Trained in singapore, by Singapore Airlines and issued with an SQ licence to teach wgt/bal for their 744s and A340s in fact.

I was initially trained by Iberia and worked closely with IB ops for...
Forum: Flight/Ground Ops, Crewing and Dispatch
22nd Jan 2004, 23:47
Replies: 95
Views: 7,955
Posted By Tony_EM

Sometimes, the system you learn first is the one...

Sometimes, the system you learn first is the one that makes most sense, usually because of your familiarity with it.

Redcap, so you don't embarass yourself by using that debating technique...
Forum: Flight/Ground Ops, Crewing and Dispatch
22nd Jan 2004, 18:21
Replies: 95
Views: 7,955
Posted By Tony_EM

"Good business sense"????? Sorry Silkman, I...

"Good business sense"?????

Sorry Silkman, I had to nasally exhale my coffee when I saw that one. I could give you plenty of examples where Aviance not only lack business sense, but are risking...
Forum: Rumours & News
21st Jan 2004, 04:11
Replies: 36
Views: 13,639
Posted By Tony_EM

Sad but true Lamina. More than once, I have...

Sad but true Lamina.

More than once, I have suspected that the practice of keeping staff disgruntled and departments at each others' throats is more of a stratergy than a symptom of incompetence...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
20th Jan 2004, 05:18
Replies: 65
Views: 10,778
Posted By Tony_EM

I'm so glad they are spending most of the...

I'm so glad they are spending most of the programme with those admirable old pilots and a token amount on the 'new recruits'. No doubt the balance will change in the next two episodes, but it is just...
Forum: Flight/Ground Ops, Crewing and Dispatch
19th Jan 2004, 05:22
Replies: 47
Views: 4,693
Posted By Tony_EM

Having served my time at Aviance, I know exactly...

Having served my time at Aviance, I know exactly what they consider the job to be, so I'm not surprised that you condem it now that I see your version of it.

I hope you didn't sign the loadsheet...
Forum: Flight/Ground Ops, Crewing and Dispatch
18th Jan 2004, 19:30
Replies: 47
Views: 4,693
Posted By Tony_EM

Havelife, can I ask what experience you have of...

Havelife, can I ask what experience you have of airside load control? As in, how many actual turnarounds have you coordinated, at the aircraft?
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
14th Jan 2004, 18:36
Replies: 20
Views: 4,091
Posted By Tony_EM

Very difficult to say since the fire started...

Very difficult to say since the fire started behind the panels to the rear of the FO and progressed into the ceiling. It only became exposed and 'fightable' once it had burned through by which time...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
14th Jan 2004, 04:30
Replies: 20
Views: 4,091
Posted By Tony_EM

It dealt with the basic facts quite competently,...

It dealt with the basic facts quite competently, but in my view failed to deal with the issues of questionable contracters and technicians being used to instal the the IFE system.

In other...
Forum: Questions
13th Jan 2004, 00:01
Replies: 11
Views: 1,453
Posted By Tony_EM

Lies, damn lies and statistics

I'm not suggesting that Cortilla's stats are incorrect, but you have to look at the parameters and qualifications of how they are presented;

Fatalities per million kilometers traveled....is one...
Forum: Rumours & News
12th Jan 2004, 06:06
Replies: 274
Views: 47,195
Posted By Tony_EM

411A , does it not strike you as ironic, that...

411A , does it not strike you as ironic, that posts just like that one is the very thing that is destroying the support and respect America once had?

BTW, personally, I will NOT do what the USG or...
Forum: Rumours & News
10th Jan 2004, 23:25
Replies: 30
Views: 11,188
Posted By Tony_EM

Waketurb, as tantalising as that prospect sounds,...

Waketurb, as tantalising as that prospect sounds, I doubt the mods here would relish the prospect of more libel than you could shake a stick at.

Having said that, a quick search of my posts should...
Forum: Rumours & News
10th Jan 2004, 22:11
Replies: 30
Views: 11,188
Posted By Tony_EM

I don't think anyone is suggesting that yukky...

I don't think anyone is suggesting that yukky stuff doesn't ever happen on western airlines. I have personal knowlege of far more incidents and cover-ups on a UK carrier than any ME one, yet I can...
Forum: Rumours & News
10th Jan 2004, 17:42
Replies: 274
Views: 47,195
Posted By Tony_EM

In my time at the airport, I probably went...

In my time at the airport, I probably went through security at least 10 times a day for over 8 years. I know some security is frustrating and pointless, yet it was there for my security. Had they...
Forum: Questions
8th Jan 2004, 04:00
Replies: 24
Views: 3,827
Posted By Tony_EM

Maybe no specific information passed to the...

Maybe no specific information passed to the despatcher, but with set procedures, the lack of any notification would leave the assumption that each bay is loaded evenly, I guess.

It would be nice...
Forum: Rumours & News
8th Jan 2004, 03:35
Replies: 274
Views: 47,195
Posted By Tony_EM

The loopholes in security are too numerous to...

The loopholes in security are too numerous to list, but the more glaring examples I saw were in cargo, ramp handling, airside security, staff background checks and management integrity/responsibility...
Forum: Rumours & News
6th Jan 2004, 16:45
Replies: 94
Views: 43,191
Posted By Tony_EM

I have some fond memories of handling the OS...

I have some fond memories of handling the OS contract at LHR, especially the great crews either side of the cockpit door and the long turnarounds with fine hosties that needed entertainment...I...
Forum: Rumours & News
2nd Jan 2004, 05:51
Replies: 136
Views: 23,839
Posted By Tony_EM

Maybe US authorities are just trying to...

Maybe US authorities are just trying to 'persuade' their travelling hoades that foreign airlines are more likely to be targetted by terrorists than US carriers?
Forum: Rumours & News
30th Dec 2003, 00:53
Replies: 315
Views: 41,532
Posted By Tony_EM

Just heard a news item about it on 5 news where...

Just heard a news item about it on 5 news where they claim that American authorities have demanded that armed sky marshalls be used on flights to the US, and that British authorities are just...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
30th Dec 2003, 00:09
Replies: 25
Views: 6,536
Posted By Tony_EM

...except when the gate staff seee that you have...

...except when the gate staff seee that you have deliberately lied.

Remember that the check-in staff are likely to be manning the gate later once checkin has closed. Some airlines make a point of...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
29th Dec 2003, 17:27
Replies: 25
Views: 6,536
Posted By Tony_EM

This is one area where some of the rules and...

This is one area where some of the rules and policies make some sense.

The weight limit on hand luggage is as much for safety reasons as it is for storage and convenience issues. The main point...
Forum: Questions
28th Dec 2003, 19:10
Replies: 24
Views: 3,827
Posted By Tony_EM

Thanks Stud3, that clears it up perfectly.

Thanks Stud3, that clears it up perfectly.
Forum: Flight/Ground Ops, Crewing and Dispatch
28th Dec 2003, 17:26
Replies: 47
Views: 4,693
Posted By Tony_EM

While I have been droning on about the negatives,...

While I have been droning on about the negatives, I agree with WTD in that there are still some real professionals out there.

I suppose like any company or department, a few stand out at both ends...
Forum: Flight/Ground Ops, Crewing and Dispatch
28th Dec 2003, 06:59
Replies: 47
Views: 4,693
Posted By Tony_EM

Surely Not, nothing would please me more than to...

Surely Not, nothing would please me more than to learn that LHR ops was being looked after with some degree of integrity. It would be a rather daunting task to reverse the years of erosion I saw in...
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