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Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
12th Sep 2023, 16:37
Replies: 143
Views: 76,066
Posted By LEM

A diversion with gear down that leads to running...

A diversion with gear down that leads to running out of fuel is UTTER INCOMPETENCY!
Forum: Rumours & News
19th Aug 2022, 07:03
Replies: 62
Views: 30,946
Posted By LEM

Ethiopian asleep

Still at 37000 ft over Addis...

they were woken up by the autopilot disconnecting (?)....
Forum: Rumours & News
10th Apr 2020, 13:51
Replies: 26
Views: 15,318
Posted By LEM

and...you are serious, right?

and...you are serious, right?
Forum: Rumours & News
26th Sep 2019, 07:16
Replies: 116
Views: 125,400
Posted By LEM

License directly to the garbage bin.

License directly to the garbage bin.
Forum: Rumours & News
15th Aug 2019, 17:36
Replies: 241
Views: 314,227
Posted By LEM

As I said, the call Brace for impact is a must. ...

As I said, the call Brace for impact is a must.
And... try to apply the procedure.
Flaps 2, gear DOWN.
Forum: Rumours & News
15th Aug 2019, 15:20
Replies: 241
Views: 314,227
Posted By LEM

Warning the cabin crew about the imminent crash...

Warning the cabin crew about the imminent crash IS INDEED A PRIORITY.
You can forget all the rest, the checklist, the gear, the flaps, but SHOUTING loudly in the PA, yes SHOUTING Brace for impact,...
Forum: Rumours & News
15th Aug 2019, 11:35
Replies: 241
Views: 314,227
Posted By LEM

Apparently no BRACE FOR IMPACT warning by the...

Apparently no BRACE FOR IMPACT warning by the crew?
Forum: Rumours & News
6th Jun 2019, 10:59
Replies: 482
Views: 1,022,629
Posted By LEM

To me it's very simple: flying in direct law at...

To me it's very simple: flying in direct law at higher speed in crosswinds IS DIFFICULT.
Simple as that.
Captain screwed the flaiir.
Period.
He overcontrolled.
He smashed his aircraft on the...
Forum: Rumours & News
4th May 2019, 07:35
Replies: 5,109
Views: 13,244,459
Posted By LEM

Fact is that even if your brain is short...

Fact is that even if your brain is short circuited by fear of death, that's exactly in those moments that pilots should be real pilots, I mean resource to INSTINCTS, BASIC INSTICTS.
A "pilot" who...
Forum: Rumours & News
15th May 2018, 04:11
Replies: 77
Views: 36,089
Posted By LEM

As I said, its written in SOME airport plates.......

As I said, its written in SOME airport plates.... not in Istanbul, but I'm pretty sure I've read it somewhere....
that we cant leave the taxiway centerline unless visual contact with docking system...
Forum: Rumours & News
14th May 2018, 10:38
Replies: 77
Views: 36,089
Posted By LEM

so whats your point?

so whats your point?
Forum: Rumours & News
14th May 2018, 05:56
Replies: 77
Views: 36,089
Posted By LEM

The practice of half entering the gate when it is...

The practice of half entering the gate when it is still switched off is a mistake and a violation.
In some places its written in the airport plates.
With that im not blaming turkish at all, i...
Forum: Tech Log
1st May 2018, 15:47
Replies: 90
Views: 28,793
Posted By LEM

Having said that, I'm amazed too at how many...

Having said that, I'm amazed too at how many replies there have been to my question.
Thanks to all for that!
Once again, automation, aircraft type or moving/not moving thrust levers have nothing to...
Forum: Tech Log
1st May 2018, 15:41
Replies: 90
Views: 28,793
Posted By LEM

About the Engine anti ice thing on the Airbus:...

About the Engine anti ice thing on the Airbus: the reason the manufacturer wrote such SOP is that as soon as you turn ONE engine antiice on a MEMO will appear: ENG ANTIICE ON.
Turning only one on...
Forum: Rumours & News
15th Apr 2018, 15:47
Replies: 2
Views: 3,924
Posted By LEM

Boom supersonic

Www.Boomsupersonic.com

D'you believe in that?
Forum: Tech Log
15th Apr 2018, 09:27
Replies: 90
Views: 28,793
Posted By LEM

Thanks tdtracer, I like the expression STARTLE...

Thanks tdtracer, I like the expression STARTLE REACTION :ok:
Forum: Tech Log
14th Apr 2018, 14:08
Replies: 90
Views: 28,793
Posted By LEM

Still, many keep missing the point, which has...

Still, many keep missing the point, which has nothing to do with automation, nothing to do with specific type.

All (except some weirdos) seem to aknowledge the fact that the hand MUST be removed...
Forum: Tech Log
11th Apr 2018, 17:24
Replies: 90
Views: 28,793
Posted By LEM

Youre right, it was BEA.

Youre right, it was BEA.
Forum: Tech Log
11th Apr 2018, 17:02
Replies: 90
Views: 28,793
Posted By LEM

Being ready to advance Thrust levers to TOGA in...

Being ready to advance Thrust levers to TOGA in case you need, as many say, is nonsense!

Except for winshear, there is no reason to do that!
And increasing thrust on the working engine when one...
Forum: Tech Log
11th Apr 2018, 16:57
Replies: 90
Views: 28,793
Posted By LEM

In the beginning of aviation, there was no V1. ...

In the beginning of aviation, there was no V1.

Then they realized a V1 was needed. Good.

But why to remove one's hand, if only for increased awareness about commitment to go, as some say?...
Forum: Tech Log
9th Apr 2018, 17:53
Replies: 90
Views: 28,793
Posted By LEM

When are you allowed to put your hand back on thrust levers after V1?

V1= Remove your hand

Why? Because leaving it there is dangerous.

Most guys put it back right after a second.

Not only ridiculous, but dangerous!

How come in our history nobody has raised...
Forum: Tech Log
30th Apr 2017, 10:48
Replies: 59
Views: 22,758
Posted By LEM

Too many wannabees Artists out there... ...

Too many wannabees Artists out there...

Using MCT is NOT the way to cope with restrictions or boredom.

Use only in case it would be unsafe not to use it. Engine failure, of course.
Other...
Forum: Rumours & News
3rd Aug 2016, 18:34
Replies: 1,758
Views: 2,136,197
Posted By LEM

Bounced landing

I believe this accident will demonstrate that checking for a positive rate of climb after a bounced landing is NOT enough of a condition to raise the gear.
Ironically, when they raised the gear,...
Forum: ATC Issues
22nd Aug 2015, 17:08
Replies: 5
Views: 8,578
Posted By LEM

Flying to HEATHROW: 20' extra FUEL REQUIRED?

Hi!

A question from a foreign captain, if I might.

Years ago there was some sort of notam which required to add a fuel quantity of 20 minutes EXTRA, on top of the usual minimum requirements,...
Forum: African Aviation
21st Aug 2015, 20:46
Replies: 1
Views: 3,334
Posted By LEM

Congo Airways

One of our 320 enhanced was sold to Congoairways.com, Kinshasa.
But the site is still under construction, I'd like to know if someone knows something more...
Thanks.
Forum: Rumours & News
26th Mar 2015, 07:03
Replies: 3,543
Views: 5,636,473
Posted By LEM

This scenario is the same as the suicide of the...

This scenario is the same as the suicide of the copilot on an Embraer195 in Mozambique last year, I think.

Unfortunately, banging on the door won't help.

The only way would be to smash a...
Forum: Questions
26th Mar 2015, 06:41
Replies: 31
Views: 9,449
Posted By LEM

See?

Now you guys won't say anymore I've got a problem....
Forum: Questions
15th Mar 2014, 22:17
Replies: 31
Views: 9,449
Posted By LEM

Well, maybe someone will think again about my...

Well, maybe someone will think again about my stupid question now that.....
Forum: Rumours & News
26th Aug 2012, 10:34
Replies: 49
Views: 18,973
Posted By LEM

To me it is obvious: minumum fuel policy, like in...

To me it is obvious: minumum fuel policy, like in our company.

Problem: this (almost) works in civilized areas of the world, but is not realistic elsewhere...
Forum: Tech Log
25th Aug 2012, 17:03
Replies: 1
Views: 1,158
Posted By LEM

A321 slides2&3, can they be detached?

Is it possible for the crew to detach the slides of the 321 at doors 2 and 3, like the other ones, pulling a detach handle?

Anyways one would have to dive underwater in a ditching to do that....
...
Forum: Italian Forum
14th Apr 2012, 17:39
Replies: 4
Views: 1,660
Posted By LEM

Io ci ho volato in Zaire.... Altro che...

Io ci ho volato in Zaire....

Altro che autobus...

RIP
:D
Forum: Tech Log
15th May 2010, 12:47
Replies: 6
Views: 6,052
Posted By LEM

Hi Gypsy, the transfer valves, if not already...

Hi Gypsy, the transfer valves, if not already opened during the last flight, have to be opened pulling the related cb's, as you mention, but the refuel panel must remain closed, if the airplane is...
Forum: Tech Log
12th May 2010, 17:46
Replies: 6
Views: 6,052
Posted By LEM

that's interesting, didn't know that! Btw,...

that's interesting, didn't know that!

Btw, we have almost 90 busses and all still have it.... ;)
Forum: Tech Log
12th May 2010, 14:40
Replies: 6
Views: 6,052
Posted By LEM

A320/321 overwing refuelling

The overwing refuel point is not at the top of the wing so you cannot get a full refuel in this case. Engineers, please: HOW MUCH FUEL CAN WE PUT IN?

Thanks, LEM
Forum: Rumours & News
12th May 2010, 10:58
Replies: 1,543
Views: 857,060
Posted By LEM

Flying a non precision approach in real IMC...

Flying a non precision approach in real IMC conditions with unreliable needles is definitely dangerous.

The incredible thing is that, in 2010, we still tend to trust more the raw data needles...
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