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Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
23rd Feb 2012, 22:15
Replies: 8
Views: 1,796
Posted By matblack

If you look closely about half way up (top right...

If you look closely about half way up (top right corner of pic) where the rudder is adjacent to the tail it looks like the surface is damaged. If you zoom in on this area in the pic it's very clear.
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
22nd Feb 2012, 22:20
Replies: 8
Views: 1,796
Posted By matblack

A330 RUDDER

Have a close look at this picture. Zoom in to the rudder. Does this look normal?
I searched the reg on google images over the past week or so and it looks similar.
A7-AED - Qatar Airways Airbus...
Forum: Rumours & News
18th Apr 2010, 13:39
Replies: 3,110
Views: 1,592,817
Posted By matblack

Driving back on the M6 Toll yesterday having...

Driving back on the M6 Toll yesterday having managed to get back from Ankara (albeit 48 sleepless hours later than planned) we had a strange experience. We were weren't following any traffic when we...
Forum: Rumours & News
2nd Jun 2009, 18:30
Replies: 947
Views: 1,116,067
Posted By matblack

What would be the effect on a modern airliner...

What would be the effect on a modern airliner such as the A330 if it experienced a high speed stall at high altitude? I seem to recall a 737-800 coming close to experiencing such an event which...
Forum: Tech Log
2nd Apr 2009, 21:42
Replies: 26
Views: 3,767
Posted By matblack

The noise may be caused by an exhaust valve which...

The noise may be caused by an exhaust valve which opens when aircraft are descending and the pressure differential reaches a low level. You can also hear it in reverse when ascending. You can hear it...
Forum: Tech Log
4th Mar 2009, 16:28
Replies: 33
Views: 6,474
Posted By matblack

I personally feel as though this thread has run...

I personally feel as though this thread has run its course now. The original post in the Tech Forum was to ask a question about something I was concerned about. Following advice from this forum I...
Forum: Tech Log
28th Feb 2009, 22:34
Replies: 33
Views: 6,474
Posted By matblack

The incident has been investigated by the airline...

The incident has been investigated by the airline concerned. I feel satisfied that I did the right thing in reporting it. No upgrades, just a letter thanking me for my report. Just as it should be. ...
Forum: Tech Log
21st Feb 2009, 00:05
Replies: 33
Views: 6,474
Posted By matblack

BBG Yes, I can also see where he's coming...

BBG

Yes, I can also see where he's coming from and I can understand that he resents a passenger asking a question of a pilot. I did take the steps to report it to the airline and yes there was an...
Forum: Tech Log
20th Feb 2009, 15:06
Replies: 33
Views: 6,474
Posted By matblack

Thanks for that reply. Very professional indeed....

Thanks for that reply. Very professional indeed. In answer to your questions, yes I will stick to it, no I have never "pulled this prank" in over 10 years, no I wouldn't anticipate or require an...
Forum: Tech Log
19th Feb 2009, 22:11
Replies: 33
Views: 6,474
Posted By matblack

The date's wrong because I reset my phone...

The date's wrong because I reset my phone recently and haven't bothered to change the date/time. Today it says it's 20th March 08! I'll probably adjust it at some point.
It was likely to be close to...
Forum: Tech Log
13th Feb 2009, 21:38
Replies: 33
Views: 6,474
Posted By matblack

Thanks for the replies. I don't wish to disclose...

Thanks for the replies. I don't wish to disclose the airline/airport just in case it is condensation as you suggest. I didn't see a walk round but I don't think we would have seen it as we arrived...
Forum: Tech Log
12th Feb 2009, 21:35
Replies: 33
Views: 6,474
Posted By matblack

EMB 145 question

Sorry if this is going over old ground. I was departing this evening and asked the stewardess quietly if we would be de-icing due to a large area of the upper wing being coated in frost. She looked...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
7th Nov 2008, 00:10
Replies: 39
Views: 6,581
Posted By matblack

Pabloc, I saw them too from Wigan. It was...

Pabloc,

I saw them too from Wigan. It was near to bonfire night so I dismissed it . I went back outside after 15 mins or so and noticed they were still there. I assumed it must be some sort of new...
Forum: Rumours & News
28th Aug 2008, 21:44
Replies: 410
Views: 84,712
Posted By matblack

It doesn't matter how you change safety briefings...

It doesn't matter how you change safety briefings a large percentage of passengers are actually completely thick. You can see this when they turn up at security with 8 gallons of unidentified...
Forum: Rumours & News
21st Aug 2008, 21:47
Replies: 2,686
Views: 1,142,564
Posted By matblack

The MD80 series is certainly a fine plane on...

The MD80 series is certainly a fine plane on which to be a passenger, silent & smooth. I use it weekly MAN-CPH. It does rotate differently than other types though. Regularly, especially when full, as...
Forum: Rumours & News
19th May 2008, 21:22
Replies: 94
Views: 25,691
Posted By matblack

I fly weekly with many different airlines (even...

I fly weekly with many different airlines (even Mesopotamia! when Sterling switched my plane). I use Ryanair regularly. I'm not a pilot but I've had some time in a little Piper! Colour blindness...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
28th Feb 2008, 21:46
Replies: 23
Views: 3,147
Posted By matblack

I was a regular with BA, BA Connect on the...

I was a regular with BA, BA Connect on the MAN-OSL and MAN-DUS flights and never really had a problem. Flights were cheap, reserved 12A on line, services generally reliable. Tried Flybe 3 times now...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
28th Feb 2008, 21:38
Replies: 5
Views: 894
Posted By matblack

as long as the wings stay clear you'll be ok

as long as the wings stay clear you'll be ok
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
28th Feb 2008, 21:05
Replies: 47
Views: 10,661
Posted By matblack

I fly weekly and on a number of occasions on...

I fly weekly and on a number of occasions on lightly loaded flights I've been asked to move to an empty exit row in order that someone able bodied can open the exit door quickly. When flying with BA,...
Forum: Rumours & News
20th Jan 2008, 00:19
Replies: 949
Views: 426,428
Posted By matblack

interesting article

This is an article from 2006. It relates to a GE90 and not an RR but it's interesting.

"The Unthrustworthy 777
Air Safety Week, Oct 9, 2006
Emergency Airworthiness Directive Issued For The...
Forum: Tech Log
28th Dec 2007, 23:27
Replies: 6
Views: 2,252
Posted By matblack

De-icing procedures

I understand the reasons why some professionals would like these forums restricted but as a frequent flyer (and mech. engineer) I read these forums in order to make informed decisions when making my...
Forum: Rumours & News
10th Oct 2007, 21:53
Replies: 6
Views: 3,375
Posted By matblack

Iberia in Toulouse

Anyone know what was happening in Toulouse today with the Iberia Airbus?

It landed with fire trucks in attendance and was parked on a taxiway. A multitude of police cars, fire trucks & service...
Forum: Questions
27th Aug 2007, 21:33
Replies: 9
Views: 2,948
Posted By matblack

Quite common for the Travelcity 747 to do this....

Quite common for the Travelcity 747 to do this. Usually quite a lot of fuel gushes from the right wing tip and pours into the jet blast from the engine. Quite suprising when you're not expecting it....
Forum: Tech Log
8th May 2007, 20:49
Replies: 2
Views: 2,495
Posted By matblack

[Docket No. FAA-2006-26323; Directorate...

[Docket No. FAA-2006-26323; Directorate Identifier 2006-NM-150-AD; Amendment 39-14918;
AD 2007-03-07]
RIN 2120-AA64
brief snippet:
Therefore, we have determined that, for certain Model 737-600,...
Forum: Tech Log
7th May 2007, 22:49
Replies: 2
Views: 2,495
Posted By matblack

737 800 rudder pcu

Why is it after all of this time since the suspected rudder issues were identified with the 737 that AD's are still issued as recently as a few weeks ago regarding failure of the pcu even on the 800...
Forum: Rumours & News
20th Jan 2007, 22:21
Replies: 55
Views: 50,605
Posted By matblack

It's too long ago to be the same aircraft I...

It's too long ago to be the same aircraft I imagine but I did see a very hard A320 landing by Thomas Cook a while back at Manchester. I did post it on PPRUNE at the time and asked the question if the...
Forum: Tech Log
22nd Sep 2006, 21:42
Replies: 8
Views: 2,890
Posted By matblack

Patches on 737

Whilst walking across the tarmac today en route to my flight I had a close look at a Fly Me 737 bound for Gatwick. I noticed several square "patches" at various points of the fuselage. Is it normal...
Forum: Rumours & News
22nd Sep 2006, 20:48
Replies: 1,031
Views: 244,614
Posted By matblack

Return flight to MAN today from Gothenburg...

Return flight to MAN today from Gothenburg airport. No extra security at all. No shoe inspection, no need to take laptop out of bag, nasal spray liquid no problem. Similar to my flight last week from...
Forum: Rumours & News
14th Sep 2006, 22:15
Replies: 1,031
Views: 244,614
Posted By matblack

Took an EZY flight out of stansted last week....

Took an EZY flight out of stansted last week. Sure enough it was a shoes off job, restricted size hand luggage etc. On the return the following day from CPH it seemed similar security to normal. ie....
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
7th Sep 2006, 23:59
Replies: 38
Views: 6,187
Posted By matblack

I was told that it was a Boeing recommendation to...

I was told that it was a Boeing recommendation to hit quite hard in order to ensure the correct operation of the autobrakes.
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
7th Sep 2006, 23:33
Replies: 8
Views: 1,152
Posted By matblack

A319/320 or B737

Is it just me or does the Airbus series seem built down to a price?
As a passenger I actually prefer the cabin design on the A319 but things like the noisy servo motors and flimsy seats set it apart...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
23rd Jun 2006, 14:08
Replies: 3
Views: 789
Posted By matblack

Possible causes

Whilst flying back to Liverpool yesterday from Carcassonne the plane suddenly rolled (approx 45deg) to the left quickly enough to cause the cabin crew to stumble and grab on something. The plane then...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
19th May 2006, 21:34
Replies: 28
Views: 6,814
Posted By matblack

Thanks for the replies. The Airbus did drop...

Thanks for the replies. The Airbus did drop suddenly. As it approached it seemed to flare as normal and then suddenly fell. I actually winced as I saw it drop because I knew it was going to be a hard...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
18th May 2006, 20:29
Replies: 28
Views: 6,814
Posted By matblack

Heavy Landing

I was watching the planes landing & taking off at MAN today and was quite surprised to see one particularly heavy landing. It seemed to just drop the final 10-20 feet or so and then bounced probably...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
9th Sep 2005, 22:56
Replies: 0
Views: 450
Posted By matblack

UK security

In light of the current threat of terrorism in the UK you would think that our airport security would be the best in the business. I was somewhat surprised today when passing through a large German...
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