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Forum: Tech Log
25th Sep 2023, 04:29
Replies: 20
Views: 3,777
Posted By autoflight

Tech log entry for this type of event could be...

Tech log entry for this type of event could be applicable. Typical result might be "ground checked, no fault found, Further report please". The writer of the original report will need to respond...
Forum: Tech Log
25th Sep 2023, 03:59
Replies: 3
Views: 1,232
Posted By autoflight

Preflight check for ice A320

Early morning daylight, OAT was -24C. During drive to stand-off parking, no ice on vehicles, baggage trolleys or aerobridges. Pre-flight walkaround check: no ice visible on fuselage, wings, tail or...
Forum: Rumours & News
26th May 2023, 02:00
Replies: 1,808
Views: 3,073,124
Posted By autoflight

Hi Timmy, it seems reasonable, pending a final...

Hi Timmy,
it seems reasonable, pending a final report, to assume the crew was not following standard procedures. The big question is “why not?”. If it is because of impaired physical or mental...
Forum: Rumours & News
25th Aug 2022, 00:22
Replies: 23
Views: 9,056
Posted By autoflight

Would sympathetic Boeing & Airbus customers in...

Would sympathetic Boeing & Airbus customers in other countries order parts for them? If so, this might be hard to prevent.
Forum: Rumours & News
30th Jul 2022, 23:05
Replies: 1,808
Views: 3,073,124
Posted By autoflight

Is there an official comprehensive final report...

Is there an official comprehensive final report yet for this accident?
Forum: Rumours & News
19th Apr 2022, 00:02
Replies: 44
Views: 25,337
Posted By autoflight

Many years ago the rumour goes that an aircraft...

Many years ago the rumour goes that an aircraft arrived at Perth, Western Australia with airfield closed due weather. Insufficient fuel for anywhere else open. Although crew not trained or certified,...
Forum: Rumours & News
18th Apr 2022, 04:19
Replies: 44
Views: 25,337
Posted By autoflight

Statistical of additional fuel use

Flawed logic considers the low statistical need for more than minimum FP fuel.

Instead it is more logical to consider the result of arriving at diversion or alternate with insufficient fuel.
Forum: Rumours & News
3rd Feb 2021, 00:27
Replies: 1,808
Views: 3,073,124
Posted By autoflight

Physical status of crew?

It seems that that PIA8303 is normally scheduled to depart Lahore at 10:00 local time. Based on the accident time, it is likely that the actual departure was delayed by about 3 hours. The cause of...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
16th Nov 2020, 04:01
Replies: 53
Views: 11,537
Posted By autoflight

There could be a rudder trim consideration for...

There could be a rudder trim consideration for take-off, due to gyroscopic turning force, when the tail is raised. An unhelpful crosswind needs consideration before rolling.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
16th Nov 2020, 03:54
Replies: 53
Views: 11,537
Posted By autoflight

Forward vision during taxi could be limited on...

Forward vision during taxi could be limited on some TW types and in those cases there may be specific taxi procedures to allow for obstruction of view by the engine.
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Nov 2020, 22:39
Replies: 250
Views: 72,553
Posted By autoflight

Mig 21would be a nice aircraft to return to...

Mig 21would be a nice aircraft to return to service
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Oct 2020, 06:37
Replies: 250
Views: 72,553
Posted By autoflight

Catalina Flying Boat

One of the most amazing aircraft
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
22nd Sep 2020, 12:38
Replies: 6
Views: 1,548
Posted By autoflight

Remember how to accurately check that added fuel...

Remember how to accurately check that added fuel gives expected total fuel on board. The added fuel might be in pounds or gallons or USG. When it is a volume, the specific gravity of the added fuel...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
2nd Sep 2020, 06:17
Replies: 46
Views: 14,174
Posted By autoflight

Regardless of my private medical examiner's...

Regardless of my private medical examiner's report, in 2002, the government decision maker altered my ATPL medical assessment from fail to pass. So this more recent decision might not have been that...
Forum: Rumours & News
8th Jul 2020, 22:10
Replies: 1,808
Views: 3,073,124
Posted By autoflight

This is a very significant consideration. In at...

This is a very significant consideration. In at least a couple of my airline contracts, there seemed to be an involvement of national government in the insurance cover. For a national airline, that...
Forum: Rumours & News
19th Jun 2020, 23:15
Replies: 1,808
Views: 3,073,124
Posted By autoflight

FD, Long before the engines scrape the crew had...

FD,
Long before the engines scrape the crew had already well and truly lost the plot. They were obviously not adequately engaged in flying the aircraft so everything becomes understandable.
I don't...
Forum: Rumours & News
13th Jun 2020, 04:36
Replies: 1,808
Views: 3,073,124
Posted By autoflight

Normally follow ATC instructions

It would be reasonable (considering what we know) to think that the crew was under a lot of stress. ATC was doing its best and it is my opinion that they avoided making the situation worse with...
Forum: Rumours & News
11th Jun 2020, 23:59
Replies: 1,808
Views: 3,073,124
Posted By autoflight

There is a PIA website where at least one post...

There is a PIA website where at least one post refers to both pilots fasting. Shouldn't be too hard to find. My detailed information or research indicating the reasons why "cultural" matters could...
Forum: Rumours & News
24th May 2020, 00:48
Replies: 1,808
Views: 3,073,124
Posted By autoflight

Things we can all learn right now

Further google search indicates that substantial RAT deployment takes 2 seconds. If they destroyed the AC bus 1 & 2 sources on the engine scrapes, there might be a chance that the RAT was also...
Forum: Rumours & News
23rd May 2020, 04:22
Replies: 1,808
Views: 3,073,124
Posted By autoflight

If I recall, on early model A320 that I flew, the...

If I recall, on early model A320 that I flew, the the RAT deployed when:
-AC BUS 1 is not electrically supplied
-AC BUS 2 is not electrically supplied
-Aircraft speed is greater than 100kt

No...
Forum: Rumours & News
23rd May 2020, 02:06
Replies: 1,808
Views: 3,073,124
Posted By autoflight

It is a long time since I operated A320 into...

It is a long time since I operated A320 into Pakistan and later while based there. If the engines scraped the runway during the go-around, and damage the IDGs / alternators, Would the RAT prop deploy...
Forum: Rumours & News
7th May 2020, 23:09
Replies: 101
Views: 37,211
Posted By autoflight

Claims by FreemaninHK...

Claims by FreemaninHK (https://www.pprune.org/members/436090-freemaninhk) are more suitable for Jetblast where he could start his own thread.
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
22nd Dec 2019, 04:49
Replies: 96
Views: 39,434
Posted By autoflight

I am not part of any argument about the possible...

I am not part of any argument about the possible safety standard of B737 max and it is my own posts that have avoided this issue. I also avoid any reference to my own years, flight hours and types...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
20th Dec 2019, 21:34
Replies: 96
Views: 39,434
Posted By autoflight

avoid default 737 max travel

All genuine responses have been “on message”, particularly those from James 1077, Jetman346, wheels down, Luke SkyToddler, Stickshift3000, Gliderman2 and Preemo.

My post was never intended to...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
18th Dec 2019, 23:33
Replies: 96
Views: 39,434
Posted By autoflight

SLF avoid travel on 737 max

As SLF, how can I best avoid future travel on 737 max?
There are some obvious ways, like book on an airline that doesn't have 737 max. Then could finish up on code share 737 max . Or in the event of...
Forum: African Aviation
2nd Dec 2019, 09:17
Replies: 24
Views: 10,517
Posted By autoflight

Just guessing, but given the probable...

Just guessing, but given the probable circumstances, would that mean cashing advance for fuel, air nav charges, terminal fees, cleaning and handling and a whole heap of other stuff?
Forum: Rumours & News
5th Nov 2019, 11:52
Replies: 4,656
Views: 4,786,693
Posted By autoflight

US Regulators were forced to ground the aircraft...

US Regulators were forced to ground the aircraft by the leadership of foreign regulators. Hardly inspires confidence in the FAA & Boeing.
Forum: Rumours & News
27th Aug 2019, 06:09
Replies: 17
Views: 13,611
Posted By autoflight

I flew A models 50 years ago, and I recall nose...

I flew A models 50 years ago, and I recall nose gear dropped down with down selection, even without hydraulics and the engineer could crank the main gears down if required. I think the main gear...
Forum: Rumours & News
6th Aug 2019, 11:01
Replies: 4,656
Views: 4,786,693
Posted By autoflight

Is anybody actually considering the full outcome...

Is anybody actually considering the full outcome of the MAX never returning to service?
Forum: Rumours & News
5th Jul 2019, 01:55
Replies: 22
Views: 10,306
Posted By autoflight

Some countries in the ME have laws that give...

Some countries in the ME have laws that give compensation to the eldest brother rather than the wife of a victim. I hope Boeing can arrange their gifting to allow wives to receive the funds in their...
Forum: Tech Log
30th Apr 2019, 11:11
Replies: 34
Views: 48,750
Posted By autoflight

MEL surely would leave the aircraft u/s in Beirut

MEL surely would leave the aircraft u/s in Beirut
Forum: Rumours & News
22nd Mar 2019, 21:41
Replies: 21
Views: 10,226
Posted By autoflight

gatekeeper

Ifylofd
I appreciate the value of your post, and I am sure there are some pilots interested in the actual matters that you raise. Technology advances are related to profit. Resultant safety...
Forum: Rumours & News
21st Mar 2019, 12:44
Replies: 21
Views: 10,226
Posted By autoflight

Who is the gatekeeper?

Finally the captain should be really responsible guardian of flight safety. My assessment is that this task is sometimes more symbolic than pro-active. There may be instances where results are beyond...
Forum: Rumours & News
6th Nov 2018, 20:44
Replies: 260
Views: 267,982
Posted By autoflight

180k might not be too strange if the speed choice...

180k might not be too strange if the speed choice is related to their squawk code
Forum: Tech Log
24th Sep 2018, 11:56
Replies: 69
Views: 44,647
Posted By autoflight

A lot depends on when/where the double FMGS...

A lot depends on when/where the double FMGS failure occurs on a small bus. Flying diagonally across the corner of a Jepp charts, outside radar coverage in a busy area with a frequency change was...
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