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Forum: Tech Log
3rd Mar 2024, 10:09
Replies: 10
Views: 1,885
Posted By safetypee

Just because something is possible does not mean...

Just because something is possible does not mean it is without additional risk.

Minimum use heights for lesser autoflight categories might be because of reliance on an assumed level of human...
Forum: Tech Log
28th Feb 2024, 07:18
Replies: 22
Views: 3,515
Posted By safetypee

Much of this discussion is considering over...

Much of this discussion is considering over controlling - technique opposed to control system response.
Aircraft PIO are specifically addressed by certification.
"The stick is quicker than the...
Forum: Rumours & News
27th Feb 2024, 06:57
Replies: 704
Views: 195,930
Posted By safetypee

The Essentials of Safety Culture

Copy to Boeing

'The Essentials of Safety Culture'

https://www.icsi-eu.org/sites/default/files/2020-07/Icsi_essential_EN_safety-culture_2017.pdf

"Changing the safety culture is a long-term...
Forum: Tech Log
26th Feb 2024, 06:46
Replies: 37
Views: 4,476
Posted By safetypee

Long gone are the days of 'sim' start in The...

Long gone are the days of 'sim' start in The Lightning.
Gang bar up for 16 switches, followed by double button push for engine start.
But then that operation was designed for.

Civil aircraft may...
Forum: Tech Log
22nd Feb 2024, 18:02
Replies: 4
Views: 915
Posted By safetypee

isa, your questions raise interesting aspects,...

isa, your questions raise interesting aspects, which may have no simple answer.

First, consider if there are different standards, requirements, or terminology between 'old' aircraft and those...
Forum: Tech Log
22nd Feb 2024, 08:06
Replies: 4
Views: 915
Posted By safetypee

In a crosswind all aircraft will experience a...

In a crosswind all aircraft will experience a side force. In order to remain on the runway this force has to be countered.
The mechanism of balance will depend on the aircraft type.

Start here:...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Feb 2024, 12:25
Replies: 329
Views: 75,187
Posted By safetypee

"Whenever Trump comes up with "something", be...

"Whenever Trump comes up with "something", be aware, …"

A concern about the Trump statement is that either he did not understand the background of NATO, particularly article 5; a view supported by...
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Feb 2024, 18:11
Replies: 329
Views: 75,187
Posted By safetypee

Regression of Thought

"But that's American politics and, i think, the mindset of the American voter led by the "catchy one liners" and glitzy rallies."

Regression of Thought:
'Democracy is in crisis on every...
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Feb 2024, 09:32
Replies: 329
Views: 75,187
Posted By safetypee

"Donald Trump says he would encourage Russia to...

"Donald Trump says he would encourage Russia to attack Nato allies who pay too little"

Suggests that Trump cannot count as far as 5; article 5 of the NATO charter.
Conversely if you break a...
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Feb 2024, 09:20
Replies: 33
Views: 15,095
Posted By safetypee

Could use a couple of these flown from the radar...

Could use a couple of these flown from the radar pickets

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tethered_Aerostat_Radar_System
...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
7th Feb 2024, 14:00
Replies: 22
Views: 2,410
Posted By safetypee

Lincoln with all 4 feathered at Farnborough...

Lincoln with all 4 feathered at Farnborough airshow mid 50s
Flew past on the single RR Dart test engine in the nose.
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Feb 2024, 21:25
Replies: 38
Views: 6,453
Posted By safetypee

Replacement for Red Arrows Hawks, no problem. A...

Replacement for Red Arrows Hawks, no problem.
A T2 leader +8 of these, if at all.
...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Feb 2024, 16:40
Replies: 10,325
Views: 4,610,604
Posted By safetypee

Regression of Thought

Take a 'time-out' to read, and think about this article.

https://footnotes2plato.com/2024/02/03/the-progress-of-knowledge-has-led-to-a-regression-of-thought-by-edgar-morin/
Note for USA:- "…...
Forum: Flight Testing
4th Feb 2024, 16:10
Replies: 0
Views: 1,515
Posted By safetypee

RefleXions Professional Judgements

The thought-provoking article 'RefleXions', in the SETP Winter edition of 'Cockpit' magazine by Clark Childers (AF) is a timely reminder of the difficulties in balancing safety judgements, and...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Feb 2024, 14:52
Replies: 3
Views: 1,438
Posted By safetypee

Should have looked at the other end of the runway...

Should have looked at the other end of the runway - circa 1970s - roadside 3 rail wooden fence.

Fed up with the need to keep on repairing it, the top rail was left off.
Forum: Tech Log
2nd Feb 2024, 21:26
Replies: 9
Views: 2,480
Posted By safetypee

I am intrigued, increasingly concerned, as to why...

I am intrigued, increasingly concerned, as to why many views across Pprune start from a legal position.
Flying is about safety, thus the primary position is to consider if the proposed action is...
Forum: Rumours & News
30th Jan 2024, 21:20
Replies: 704
Views: 195,930
Posted By safetypee

Global, et al. From EASA EPAS Vol III 2024...

Global, et al. From EASA EPAS Vol III 2024 edition.


Higher-risk safety issues in the EU aviation system:

Insufficient consideration of flight crew human factors in Functional Hazard...
Forum: Rumours & News
26th Jan 2024, 18:04
Replies: 704
Views: 195,930
Posted By safetypee

A Credibility Gap

Boeing have a credibility gap between them and their investors, them and the FAA, and Government.

This in part, appears to a result of a complacent belief in past excellence and world leadership,...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
25th Jan 2024, 10:41
Replies: 1,950
Views: 929,137
Posted By safetypee

Les mots exacts

C2 :ok:
Les mots exacts; or ‘saying it like it really isʼ

WORDS MEAN SOMETHING (http://www.ludwigbenner.org/papers/Words.htm)

" When context is lost, words can be dangerous ".
Forum: Tech Log
25th Jan 2024, 08:44
Replies: 12
Views: 3,111
Posted By safetypee

Visually concentrate more on the near-field view...

Visually concentrate more on the near-field view and periferal vision; you cannot see the far end of the runway in reduced visibility.

There is anecdotal evidence that the 'human' control-law for...
Forum: Rumours & News
16th Jan 2024, 10:54
Replies: 73
Views: 28,290
Posted By safetypee

Report the issue

Recent posts - critique of US ATC performance in general, raise safety concerns which should not be dismissed as something to be accepted as 'it happens' or 'its their normal'.

Modern aviation is...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
15th Jan 2024, 14:06
Replies: 1,950
Views: 929,137
Posted By safetypee

Boeing was really, really bad at building airplanes

Without learning, history will repeat;
"Boeing was really, really bad at building airplanes"

https://valkstrat.com/the-myth-of-old-boeing/
Forum: Flight Testing
15th Jan 2024, 08:05
Replies: 2
Views: 1,228
Posted By safetypee

Holes in the wall

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https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/fate-luck-choice-hole-wall-gang-billie-flynn-jtevc?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_ios&utm_campaign=share_via
Forum: Tech Log
14th Jan 2024, 11:45
Replies: 19
Views: 2,528
Posted By safetypee

Re vmcg, and HS 125-800. As I recall the...

Re vmcg, and HS 125-800.
As I recall the aileron effect for steering was sufficiently strong to discuss its use with the regulator to reduce vmcg.
Regulator's response was that pilot input could...
Forum: Tech Log
13th Jan 2024, 15:25
Replies: 19
Views: 2,528
Posted By safetypee

I am not familiar with the term. Might this...

I am not familiar with the term.

Might this be related ?

https://safetyfirst.airbus.com/app/themes/mh_newsdesk/pdf/safety_first_27.pdf

Page 6 … fig 8 tailwind, cross wind

Re HS-125. The...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
12th Jan 2024, 08:22
Replies: 1,950
Views: 929,137
Posted By safetypee

" Are there aircraft in service which have...

" Are there aircraft in service which have restraining bolts fitted to exits, but which are meant to be operational ? ! "

It is would be very poor engineering practice to use a disabling device...
Forum: Rumours & News
8th Jan 2024, 06:47
Replies: 31
Views: 17,967
Posted By safetypee

See link; early signs of fire inside the cabin. ...

See link; early signs of fire inside the cabin.
Plastic windows melt before structure ?
Note internal smoke hazard.

Also note outcome fire pattern appears to be top-down from the roof (several...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
7th Jan 2024, 09:30
Replies: 6
Views: 913
Posted By safetypee

A happy ending

I found an audio-optical cable in a local superstore.
1m length with 'larger' (standard) TV sized optical square plugs on each end. Thus a good TV connection.

The input to the Bluetooth device...
Forum: Rumours & News
6th Jan 2024, 15:03
Replies: 31
Views: 17,967
Posted By safetypee

Flammability Properties of Aircraft Carbon-Fiber...

Flammability Properties of Aircraft Carbon-Fiber Structural Composite

https://www.fire.tc.faa.gov/pdf/07-57.pdf

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Angeles_runway_disaster

Everyone already...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
5th Jan 2024, 08:26
Replies: 1,146
Views: 1,047,308
Posted By safetypee

Re time to commence evacuation, #702, Yes,...

Re time to commence evacuation, #702,

Yes, it is important to consider the overall context - the crew's perspective.
Surprise at touchdown after a normal approach.
BANG - a heavy landing, need...
Forum: Rumours & News
5th Jan 2024, 06:39
Replies: 31
Views: 17,967
Posted By safetypee

"… first time …" See: Flight 358, A340, 2...

"… first time …"

See: Flight 358, A340, 2 August 2005, Toronto Airport, Canada.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Air_France_Flight_358

Similarities, but 'safe'; time - effect relationship was...
Forum: Tech Log
19th Dec 2023, 14:46
Replies: 25
Views: 5,154
Posted By safetypee

When discussing possible stall and speed...

When discussing possible stall and speed excursion, neither is likely to be a classic, textbook event. If at all, only a transient, which may not be noticed amongst the features of a severe...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Dec 2023, 06:38
Replies: 5
Views: 1,617
Posted By safetypee

Oscar Wilde, 1970 ~, 226 OCU

Oscar Wilde, 1970 ~, 226 OCU
Forum: Questions
18th Dec 2023, 16:34
Replies: 7
Views: 900
Posted By safetypee

looks like the forecast wind in the taf ...

looks like the forecast wind in the taf
https://metar-taf.com/EKVG
Forum: Tech Log
17th Dec 2023, 09:55
Replies: 25
Views: 5,154
Posted By safetypee

SOPs are the 'Streetlights'; we operate in the 'Shadows'

The frustration is with my inability to understand why many responses in this thread, and similar cross the forum, resort to procedure or documents for factual solutions without considering that the...
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