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Forum: Rumours & News
24th May 2021, 10:52
Replies: 328
Views: 207,679
Posted By BillS

In view of the 15 hours it would seem likely that...

In view of the 15 hours it would seem likely that there are crews involved rather than just crew. In that case where are the original crew. Are they safe?
Forum: Rumours & News
3rd Aug 2016, 16:35
Replies: 1,758
Views: 2,136,255
Posted By BillS

Over the last few years I have had occasion to...

Over the last few years I have had occasion to analyse very large datasets of wind shear levels. Agreed this was measured at lower levels, 125 m and below, but it indicates what must be occurring...
Forum: Rumours & News
3rd Aug 2016, 09:26
Replies: 1,758
Views: 2,136,255
Posted By BillS

Cabin appears to be breached: ...

Cabin appears to be breached:
https://mobile.twitter.com/kbhagava/status/760765554080768000/photo/1
Forum: Rumours & News
20th May 2016, 08:17
Replies: 1,184
Views: 2,632,867
Posted By BillS

Radar coverage :...

Radar coverage : https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/RAF_Akrotiri : see recent operations.
Forum: Rumours & News
19th May 2016, 13:14
Replies: 1,184
Views: 2,632,867
Posted By BillS

OTH radar at LCRA would cover area and Troodos...

OTH radar at LCRA would cover area and Troodos would listen. I note AAIB have offered assistance to Egypt
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/aaib-offers-assistance-egyptair-flight-ms804
Forum: Rumours & News
2nd Feb 2016, 08:17
Replies: 9
Views: 8,507
Posted By BillS

Also likely some rotation would occur after...

Also likely some rotation would occur after contact
Forum: Rumours & News
30th Jan 2016, 05:15
Replies: 3
Views: 3,896
Posted By BillS

And it's now "killer aerotoxic syndrome". Two...

And it's now "killer aerotoxic syndrome".
Two American Airlines flights grounded: Calls for public inquiry over killer ?aerotoxic syndrome? following midair incidents - Mirror Online...
Forum: Rumours & News
27th Jan 2016, 22:26
Replies: 37
Views: 25,530
Posted By BillS

Also reported 45 minute before anyone boarded and...

Also reported 45 minute before anyone boarded and that was for "testing" before paramedics boarded.
What tests would be required for luggage - security or contamination?

Would the need for...
Forum: Rumours & News
29th Jan 2015, 09:40
Replies: 11,831
Views: 24,351,614
Posted By BillS

The link stating search "0fficially ended" above...

The link stating search "0fficially ended" above actually says the search is ongoing.

Edit: Link now removed
Forum: Rumours & News
3rd Jan 2015, 08:25
Replies: 3,923
Views: 4,489,372
Posted By BillS

Can we read the report

http://www.aaib.gov.uk/cms_resources.cfm?file=/Summary%20-%20AAR%203-2009%20Boeing%20737-3Q8,%20G-THOF%2006-09.pdf
Forum: Rumours & News
5th Sep 2014, 18:48
Replies: 109
Views: 248,979
Posted By BillS

I regularly fly Jet2 and, when possible, book the...

I regularly fly Jet2 and, when possible, book the more spacious seats in row 12. Most crew are highly professional but I have noted that in 2 of my last 3 flights in the over wing exit row there was...
Forum: Rumours & News
12th Apr 2014, 11:34
Replies: 11,831
Views: 24,351,614
Posted By BillS

We are still being subjected to posts about cell...

We are still being subjected to posts about cell phones from MH370
The mods have done a great job removing most but there are still over 180 posts remaining on this thread.

Please, is it too much...
Forum: Rumours & News
12th Apr 2014, 10:16
Replies: 11,831
Views: 24,351,614
Posted By BillS

The AIS data is quite sparse - sometimes 7 hours...

The AIS data is quite sparse - sometimes 7 hours between individual tracking points:
Ocean Shield (http://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/index/positions/all/mmsi:503728000/shipname:OCEAN%20SHIELD)...
Forum: Rumours & News
10th Apr 2014, 16:58
Replies: 11,831
Views: 24,351,614
Posted By BillS

Both Echo & Ocean Shield have maintained...

Both Echo & Ocean Shield have maintained locations for over 30mins at opposite ends of the last search pass.
The next AIS data will be interesting.
Forum: Rumours & News
10th Apr 2014, 05:32
Replies: 11,831
Views: 24,351,614
Posted By BillS

AIS update

AIS for Ocean Shield updated at 04:50 UTC.
Still on the same 113 pass at 1.7KTS

Echo has slowed from the original 15.5KTS to 11KTS but still on original heading with possible ETA in search zone...
Forum: Rumours & News
9th Apr 2014, 20:37
Replies: 11,831
Views: 24,351,614
Posted By BillS

TPL search

Marine Traffic gives the course data for Ocean Shield (http://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/index/positions/all/mmsi:503728000/shipname:OCEAN%20SHIELD)
They are only achieving 2-3 transects per day...
Forum: Rumours & News
8th Apr 2014, 01:31
Replies: 11,831
Views: 24,351,614
Posted By BillS

The paper I linked earlier: Flight Recorder...

The paper I linked earlier: Flight Recorder Localization Following at-Sea Plane Crashes (https://fenix.tecnico.ulisboa.pt/downloadFile/2589871808139/dissertacao.pdf)
has two useful charts:
Fig 2.11...
Forum: Rumours & News
7th Apr 2014, 15:49
Replies: 11,831
Views: 24,351,614
Posted By BillS

It seems a pity they do not operate a TPL pair. ...

It seems a pity they do not operate a TPL pair.

"Flying" two locators, perhaps 1000m separation, would be manageable when cable lengths are over 10,000m and they only each require a co-ax pair....
Forum: Rumours & News
7th Apr 2014, 15:15
Replies: 11,831
Views: 24,351,614
Posted By BillS

@pontius Afaik that diagram is more specific to...

@pontius
Afaik that diagram is more specific to lower frequencies.
37.5 kHz tracks will be near vertical.
Forum: Rumours & News
7th Apr 2014, 13:15
Replies: 11,831
Views: 24,351,614
Posted By BillS

Towed Pinger Locator data

The TPL specifications (http://timedotcom.files.wordpress.com/2014/03/tpl-25_specsheet.pdf) give a max. detection range in excess of 3km with an operating depth of up to 6000 msw. Unconfirmed reports...
Forum: Rumours & News
7th Apr 2014, 10:38
Replies: 11,831
Views: 24,351,614
Posted By BillS

It would be useful to know the rough depth of the...

It would be useful to know the rough depth of the australian sensor.
First contact lasted for over 2 hours but at a shallow depth.
Given 3.5kn, that suggests a detection range of between 4 and 5nm...
Forum: Rumours & News
5th Apr 2014, 20:00
Replies: 11,831
Views: 24,351,614
Posted By BillS

The lack of any recording of that " regular,...

The lack of any recording of that " regular, once-a-second rate" that would have been so useful alongside the 37.5khz frequency is most disturbing.
Forum: Rumours & News
15th Mar 2014, 14:44
Replies: 11,831
Views: 24,351,614
Posted By BillS

A map showing primary radar coverage would be...

A map showing primary radar coverage would be interesting, particularly with intersections with the Inmarsat reception arcs.
It is a reasonable assumption that many records are now being...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
18th May 2011, 18:30
Replies: 12
Views: 6,030
Posted By BillS

VIR just announced a major UC sale lasting...

VIR just announced a major UC sale lasting through to end Aug.
Is this to counter likely effect of bookings drought? - and does that indicate management are not considering any quick settlement?
Forum: Tech Log
18th Feb 2011, 16:43
Replies: 26
Views: 6,933
Posted By BillS

The real scandal is the NIMBYs. Not the ones...

The real scandal is the NIMBYs.
Not the ones you would imagine.

The Dept Energy & Climate Control ministers; Chris Huhne (lives in Hampshire) Charles Hendry & Greg Barker (who live in East...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
8th Jan 2011, 18:09
Replies: 58
Views: 10,893
Posted By BillS

"and the bag must be sealed" STN airport...

"and the bag must be sealed"


STN airport guide - security (http://www.stansted-airport-guide.co.uk/security.html)


@joao
Many thanks for those OE definitions - exactly my point.:ok:

A...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
8th Jan 2011, 08:04
Replies: 58
Views: 10,893
Posted By BillS

If it is a bag closed with a zipper...

If it is a bag closed with a zipper (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zipper) :
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/12/Plastic-_and_Nylonzipper.jpg/450px-Plastic-_and_Nylonzipper.jpg ...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
21st Dec 2010, 01:56
Replies: 7
Views: 1,560
Posted By BillS

I find StrongVPN (http://strongvpn.com/) provides...

I find StrongVPN (http://strongvpn.com/) provides an extremely good service to/from the UK
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
18th Nov 2010, 21:59
Replies: 22
Views: 3,949
Posted By BillS

There is a very easy way to avoid being scanned -...

There is a very easy way to avoid being scanned - request special assistance.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
16th Nov 2010, 07:19
Replies: 205
Views: 34,821
Posted By BillS

My wife spent many years in charge of a large...

My wife spent many years in charge of a large hospital X-Ray dept.
The 25kv equipment is very similar to that used for the early mammography procedures.

Having seen the scanning operation, her...
Forum: Rumours & News
6th Nov 2010, 22:19
Replies: 1,964
Views: 1,341,279
Posted By BillS

Not for nought at all! If the issue is just...

Not for nought at all!

If the issue is just with one engine mark, that is very significant for RR and Airbus!
Forum: Rumours & News
6th Nov 2010, 21:24
Replies: 1,964
Views: 1,341,279
Posted By BillS

The AD refers to all Marks, All serial numbers. ...

The AD refers to all Marks, All serial numbers.
It may be that there is a particular Mark used by Qantas - that would be very significant if so.
A 2.7% chance of it being coincidental - is the...
Forum: Rumours & News
6th Nov 2010, 20:50
Replies: 1,964
Views: 1,341,279
Posted By BillS

So half of the Qantas fleet require an engine...

So half of the Qantas fleet require an engine change (http://www.flightglobal.com/articles/2010/11/06/349411/qantas-to-change-engines-on-two-a380s.html) upon inspection.
None of the 11 Singapore...
Forum: Rumours & News
4th Nov 2010, 20:23
Replies: 1,964
Views: 1,341,279
Posted By BillS

Fuel or hydraulic fluid?

Fuel or hydraulic fluid?
Forum: Rumours & News
31st Oct 2010, 21:12
Replies: 155
Views: 50,551
Posted By BillS

Well it does have D321 printed on it (bottom...

Well it does have D321 printed on it (bottom left)
That does help to identify it!
A Duo 321 Dual SIM GSM .... not just the cheapest model!
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