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Forum: Military Aviation
5th Mar 2022, 09:58
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,131,816
Posted By atpcliff

If the Russians cannot detect the B-2, then they...

If the Russians cannot detect the B-2, then they would have no idea what happened...that is the point.

Does anyone know? Can the B-2 strike a target(s) in Ukraine, undetected?
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Mar 2022, 00:57
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,131,816
Posted By atpcliff

Not if it is undetected...that is my point. Can...

Not if it is undetected...that is my point. Can the B-2 blow up the convoy outside Kyiv, while remaining undetected by the Russians? I have been out of the USAF quite a while, and do not know the...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Mar 2022, 03:50
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,131,816
Posted By atpcliff

I agree, that if Putin goes too far, it will be...

I agree, that if Putin goes too far, it will be better for NATO to enter the conflict, than to stay out of it...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Mar 2022, 02:37
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,131,816
Posted By atpcliff

What about a B-2 strike? I heard it carries 200...

What about a B-2 strike? I heard it carries 200 bombs. Could it do a strike undetected by Russia???
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Mar 2022, 00:29
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,131,816
Posted By atpcliff

The Russians could just stop listening to Putin....

The Russians could just stop listening to Putin. If they did this, he has no power. Putin can order this, and order that, but if no one carries out his orders, he is now only the Tzar of his bunker,...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Feb 2022, 05:15
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,131,816
Posted By atpcliff

Just read that Putin called Kazakhstan, and asked...

Just read that Putin called Kazakhstan, and asked them to send in troops to fight in Ukraine. They declined.
How desperate is Putin???
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Feb 2022, 01:09
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,131,816
Posted By atpcliff

Then Article 5 invoked, and all 30 NATO countries...

Then Article 5 invoked, and all 30 NATO countries declare war on Russia.
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Feb 2022, 16:50
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,131,816
Posted By atpcliff

If this is true, I am shocked. I thought that the...

If this is true, I am shocked. I thought that the Russian planning, with their military personnel and equipment, would not be off track from their planned objectives. It seems that the Russian...
Forum: Rumours & News
26th Feb 2022, 16:43
Replies: 136
Views: 75,367
Posted By atpcliff

I read that Poland closed their airspace to...

I read that Poland closed their airspace to Russian flights.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
31st Jan 2022, 07:05
Replies: 3,096
Views: 1,275,842
Posted By atpcliff

Atlas Air is hiring Aussies...

Atlas Air is hiring Aussies...
Forum: Rumours & News
31st Jan 2022, 06:51
Replies: 58
Views: 38,646
Posted By atpcliff

I taxied into ANC lately. The ramp had so much...

I taxied into ANC lately. The ramp had so much snow, it was all white. No taxiway markings, no lights, no nothing, just a lot of white. Ahead of us a good ways we could see some markings, which...
Forum: Rumours & News
31st Jan 2022, 06:44
Replies: 58
Views: 38,646
Posted By atpcliff

I know of two pilots taxiing a 747-400, that were...

I know of two pilots taxiing a 747-400, that were stopped short of the mark by the marsheller. They were pissed, because they both looked out the Capt's window and could clearly see there was nothing...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
27th Feb 2020, 16:12
Replies: 2,907
Views: 634,927
Posted By atpcliff

Thailand's Health Minister recommended that no...

Thailand's Health Minister recommended that no one travel.
Tourism is about 20% of Thailand's GDP.
Forum: Rumours & News
24th Jul 2019, 06:34
Replies: 146
Views: 103,949
Posted By atpcliff

The "Alice" has been ordered in double-digit...

The "Alice" has been ordered in double-digit numbers by Cape Air, a US airline that flies small planes on short routes.
https://www.capeair.com/#/availability

Apparently, they are now flying to...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
24th Jul 2019, 06:15
Replies: 3,096
Views: 1,275,842
Posted By atpcliff

AAWW (Atlas/Polar/Southern), is in the midst of a...

AAWW (Atlas/Polar/Southern), is in the midst of a VERY contentious contract negotiations with their pilots. One of the big problems facing airline management, is lack of crew, as the pilot contract...
Forum: Rumours & News
7th Jun 2019, 03:15
Replies: 51
Views: 32,618
Posted By atpcliff

It seems a lot of posters here are not willing to...

It seems a lot of posters here are not willing to accept a new aircraft design.

Maybe they would be more comfortable with the 737 Max 2000, seating 480 people, with a variety of software changes...
Forum: Rumours & News
7th Jun 2019, 03:10
Replies: 4,656
Views: 4,786,670
Posted By atpcliff

The Boeing CEO now says that they predict the...

The Boeing CEO now says that they predict the return of the 737 max to the skies "by the end of the year"!!!
...
or maybe never...
Forum: Middle East
1st Jun 2019, 05:26
Replies: 6
Views: 7,730
Posted By atpcliff

We (usually) use the old FAA rules, so over 8...

We (usually) use the old FAA rules, so over 8 flight hours three pilots, and over 12 flight hours four pilots. We are contractually limited to a max 20 hour duty day (duty day starts 1.5 hours prior...
Forum: Rumours & News
1st Jun 2019, 05:20
Replies: 296
Views: 306,491
Posted By atpcliff

I told him "Right one orbit", and he said...

I told him "Right one orbit", and he said nothing. When we came back around towards our original heading, he told us "Two more orbits". I told him no, that we would be too low on fuel, and we would...
Forum: Rumours & News
31st May 2019, 20:04
Replies: 146
Views: 90,368
Posted By atpcliff

All Christians, basically, believed in Past...

All Christians, basically, believed in Past Lives, until the Roman Emperor called a meeting of Christian leadership to standardize Christian beliefs and dogma, around 400 AD. At that meeting, the...
Forum: Rumours & News
28th May 2019, 04:53
Replies: 296
Views: 306,491
Posted By atpcliff

I recently heard (from a non-US approach...

I recently heard (from a non-US approach control), out of the blue, "callsign Right One Orbit!". My FO flying didn't hear/understand the radio call. I hit heading select and rotated the heading bug...
Forum: Rumours & News
8th May 2019, 05:53
Replies: 157
Views: 173,774
Posted By atpcliff

This is a good article on Boeing certification...

This is a good article on Boeing certification problems:
...
Forum: Rumours & News
8th May 2019, 05:47
Replies: 5,109
Views: 13,119,015
Posted By atpcliff

Here is a good recent article on Boeing...

Here is a good recent article on Boeing certification problems:
...
Forum: Rumours & News
8th May 2019, 05:38
Replies: 908
Views: 1,094,421
Posted By atpcliff

Here is a good recent article on Boeing...

Here is a good recent article on Boeing certification problems:
...
Forum: Rumours & News
28th Apr 2019, 22:49
Replies: 157
Views: 173,774
Posted By atpcliff

I heard that SWA is seriously considering the...

I heard that SWA is seriously considering the A-220, because of Boeing's failure with the 737.


https://interestingengineering.com/boeing-whistleblowers-report-more-737-max-8-problems-to-faa
Forum: Rumours & News
17th Mar 2019, 16:10
Replies: 98
Views: 133,406
Posted By atpcliff

The same reason that the FAA did NOT follow the...

The same reason that the FAA did NOT follow the NTSB's recommendation to put wingtip cameras on all wide body aircraft to help prevent ground collisions.

The same reason that the FAA did NOT...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
20th Jan 2019, 07:57
Replies: 1,705
Views: 976,708
Posted By atpcliff

I know an EK 777 captain who went DEC with...

I know an EK 777 captain who went DEC with Vietnam Airlines, and lived there full time. Last I heard he was happy with the decision. He was thinking about returning to his home country, but went to...
Forum: Tech Log
20th Jan 2019, 07:40
Replies: 22
Views: 6,995
Posted By atpcliff

At my airline, we just changed from 1000'...

At my airline, we just changed from 1000' IFR/500' VFR stable to 1000' stable. They also noted that many unstable approaches occurred because the aircraft was configured too late. When I was flying...
Forum: Rumours & News
18th Jan 2019, 08:25
Replies: 12
Views: 9,962
Posted By atpcliff

I looked up the airspace over Batam Island, and...

I looked up the airspace over Batam Island, and it shows it is within the Singapore FIR.
Forum: Rumours & News
24th Dec 2018, 05:36
Replies: 112
Views: 72,754
Posted By atpcliff

Thanks to everyone here that posted. We just flew...

Thanks to everyone here that posted. We just flew into HKG for the normal 07L landing. During the arrival, ATC changed our arrival and told us to land on 07R. They gave us the verbal GS warning, as...
Forum: North America
19th Dec 2018, 01:52
Replies: 714
Views: 361,466
Posted By atpcliff

Yesterday, the CEO of Commutair resigned. They...

Yesterday, the CEO of Commutair resigned. They are partially owned (like ExpressJet) by UAL. One rumour is that Commutair and XPJet will be merged. Another rumour is flow through from XJ and/or CA/XJ...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
4th Dec 2018, 09:48
Replies: 9
Views: 8,488
Posted By atpcliff

If a truly "free market" is desired, then soon...

If a truly "free market" is desired, then soon you will see your competitor raising a private army, then come marching into your company HQ, killing everyone, and taking all of your assets for...
Forum: Tech Log
23rd Nov 2018, 03:04
Replies: 5
Views: 2,211
Posted By atpcliff

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/mit-magic-plane-fli...

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/mit-magic-plane-flies-without-fuel-moving-parts-192234045.html

Just saw the above article about electricity used to improve efficiency.

I also read an interesting...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
10th Oct 2018, 15:26
Replies: 9
Views: 2,279
Posted By atpcliff

I showed the lady sitting next to me. She saw...

I showed the lady sitting next to me. She saw them, but was not interested. I had my phone, but that would have shown nothing. The sun was blazing, and the UFOs were quite small, compared to the sun....
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
10th Oct 2018, 00:39
Replies: 9
Views: 2,279
Posted By atpcliff

Not drinking, not hung over, and not under the...

Not drinking, not hung over, and not under the influence of anything except an open mind.
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