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Forum: Rumours & News
25th Jan 2009, 09:30
Replies: 2,015
Views: 1,058,410
Posted By Shamrock 602

Homecoming ceremony

Reports here of a homecoming event for Capt Sullenberger in Danville, California:

AP TV (via YouTube) YouTube - Hudson River Pilot Gets Hero's Welcome Home...
Forum: Rumours & News
17th Jan 2009, 22:07
Replies: 2,015
Views: 1,058,410
Posted By Shamrock 602

The value of finding the engines

What could the engines reveal?, a poster asks.

Well, DNA evidence could identify the species, and might even tell you the number of unfortunate birds to have been ingested. All useful information,...
Forum: Rumours & News
17th Jan 2009, 21:44
Replies: 2,015
Views: 1,058,410
Posted By Shamrock 602

Further NTSB press conference with pilot's statement "due at 8 pm" on Saturday

There's an update on the lifting process on the site of this NY-based 24-hour news channel, NY1 | 24 Hour Local News | Top Stories | Jet Slowly Lifted From Icy Hudson River...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
16th May 2007, 20:06
Replies: 23
Views: 3,784
Posted By Shamrock 602

Not that hard to get a GPS signal

Since my original posting which started off this particular thread ages ago, I've used a bottom-of-the range handheld GPS as a passenger quite a bit. It's always worked nicely, even if it takes a...
Forum: Tech Log
27th Apr 2007, 19:10
Replies: 38
Views: 11,934
Posted By Shamrock 602

Not just the An-124

It's not just the An-124 which does this: although it has a completely different engine, I've experienced something similar when travelling as a passenger in the An-74T. Lined up on the runway...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
5th May 2006, 15:30
Replies: 10
Views: 1,230
Posted By Shamrock 602

I was surprised to see that Aer Lingus...

I was surprised to see that Aer Lingus specifically list a handheld GPS receiver as equipment which can be used during the cruise, in their inflight magazine. (Surprised, since an ordinary radio...
Forum: Rumours & News
4th May 2006, 09:42
Replies: 40
Views: 17,136
Posted By Shamrock 602

Where was the airport's fire service?

Can I believe what I am reading about the fire service taking some time to reach the aircraft? The report above from the Irish Independent is not entirely clear on this:
"Support was provided by...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
2nd Mar 2006, 11:13
Replies: 12
Views: 3,357
Posted By Shamrock 602

Receivers no problem?

Yes, but conventional radio receivers are banned, while GPS receivers are not. (Am I correct in vaguely remembering something about some receivers' antennas or components actually emitting radio...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
1st Mar 2006, 17:05
Replies: 12
Views: 3,357
Posted By Shamrock 602

Check in staff not so worried about cellphone - what about GPS?

When travelling on a European flight from Heathrow last month, my partner remembered as we left the check in desk that his mobile phone was in the bag he'd just checked in. And it was still turned...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
23rd Feb 2006, 13:59
Replies: 23
Views: 3,784
Posted By Shamrock 602

Passengers using handheld GPS receivers

Is Aer Lingus the only airline which allows passengers to use a GPS receiver during the flight?
I was surprised to see that they are specifically listed in their in-flight magazine as being...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
23rd Aug 2005, 02:37
Replies: 4
Views: 1,113
Posted By Shamrock 602

Thanks for the information... ... but having...

Thanks for the information...

... but having looked closely again, it really does seem as if there are three panes (the central one having the small hole in it), in addition to the perspex one...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
11th Aug 2005, 01:32
Replies: 4
Views: 1,113
Posted By Shamrock 602

Window design

Anyone around who can tell me a bit about the disign of passenger windows on commercial airliners?

I'm curious about how they withstand pressurisation. Also, despite the big temperature...
Forum: Rumours & News
11th Jun 2005, 14:04
Replies: 233
Views: 104,155
Posted By Shamrock 602

More detail on settlement

Here's a bit more detail about the settlement, from yesterday's High Court hearing in Dublin in which contempt proceedings were ended at the request of both parties.

The extract is from the report...
Forum: Rumours & News
10th Jun 2005, 12:13
Replies: 233
Views: 104,155
Posted By Shamrock 602

Wrapping up the case (for now)

As a postcript to the last few months down at Four Courts, the threat to jail Michael O'Leary for contempt of court has been lifted. It had to go back to the original judge in order to terminate the...
Forum: Rumours & News
9th Jun 2005, 16:15
Replies: 233
Views: 104,155
Posted By Shamrock 602

A more detailed report

Here's some reaction from the main morning news programme on RTE Radio (Morning Ireland, Thursday 9th June):

170 complaints against Ryanair says IALPA
Captain Evan Cullen of the Irish Air Line...
Forum: Rumours & News
8th Jun 2005, 12:58
Replies: 233
Views: 104,155
Posted By Shamrock 602

Video of reaction

Links to reaction from Capt Goss and Ryanair, and a more detailed report, are on RTE's website (http://www.rte.ie/news/2005/0608/ryanair.html). (You need RealPlayer).

If Ryanair are paying their...
Forum: Rumours & News
7th Jun 2005, 16:48
Replies: 233
Views: 104,155
Posted By Shamrock 602

Out of court settlement in sight?

It's now being reported by RTE's website (http://www.rte.ie/news/2005/0607/ryanair.html) that a deal between the parties is being negotiated.

It says that lawyers for Ryanair told the judge "that...
Forum: Rumours & News
7th Jun 2005, 11:44
Replies: 233
Views: 104,155
Posted By Shamrock 602

Still more in the courts

And then of course there are the other cases before the courts, one of which opens today.

This time it's Ryanair challenging the right of the Labour Court to make a ruling in relation to the...
Forum: Rumours & News
7th Jun 2005, 07:33
Replies: 233
Views: 104,155
Posted By Shamrock 602

Days two and three in court

Belatedly, here are some reports of days two and three in the High Court last week, in the Capt Goss v Ryanair et al case.

Apologies for the long posting: when I first posted these reports...
Forum: Rumours & News
1st Jun 2005, 11:09
Replies: 233
Views: 104,155
Posted By Shamrock 602

First day of the main hearing

First day in court yesterday. It's set to last several days. Judgement is normally "reserved" in these cases, to be delivered some days or weeks later. Then there's the likelihood of an appeal to the...
Forum: African Aviation
27th May 2005, 08:12
Replies: 30
Views: 3,700
Posted By Shamrock 602

Wreckage of An-12 found

Reuters says the wreckage has been found, and that it's thought there are no survivors.

Just back from the eastern DRC... plenty of old Antonovs knocking around. Sobering thought for all.
...
Forum: Rumours & News
21st May 2005, 12:31
Replies: 233
Views: 104,155
Posted By Shamrock 602

Hi BillHicksRules, I think Aloue answers...

Hi BillHicksRules,

I think Aloue answers some of the questions you raised... the fact that further documents were lodged on the day the ruling was due seems to be significant. It was also reported...
Forum: Rumours & News
19th May 2005, 14:37
Replies: 233
Views: 104,155
Posted By Shamrock 602

A little more detail from The Irish Independent...

A little more detail from The Irish Independent of Thursday 19 May:


Grounded pilot airborne again but O'Leary ruling delayed

Grounded Ryanair pilot Captain John Goss had been re-rostered by...
Forum: Rumours & News
14th May 2005, 13:30
Replies: 233
Views: 104,155
Posted By Shamrock 602

Judgement due next Wednesday (18th May)

This report from The Irish Times (http://www.ireland.com) (subscription required) gives a bit more detail. A few key points:

1. The evidence has now been presented in this interim hearing, and...
Forum: Rumours & News
13th May 2005, 12:02
Replies: 233
Views: 104,155
Posted By Shamrock 602

Day two: Ryanair's side of the story

Ryanair's side of the story has been getting an airing the High Court today. No mention so far of Michael O'Leary's biro, though... ;)

Full report (incl TV pics if you have RealAudio) on the RTE...
Forum: Rumours & News
13th May 2005, 07:34
Replies: 233
Views: 104,155
Posted By Shamrock 602

Another version of those court proceeings

Here's a newspaper version of the opening day of the contempt proceedings against MOL et al. It's from The Irish Times (requires subscription, but breaking news carried on www.ireland.com...
Forum: Rumours & News
12th May 2005, 17:24
Replies: 233
Views: 104,155
Posted By Shamrock 602

Nature of the injunction

You're right, Aloue, it is mandatory. The court did not suggest or recommend that the pilot involved be re-instated to normal flying duties - it ordered it.

The question is how the court will...
Forum: Rumours & News
12th May 2005, 10:56
Replies: 233
Views: 104,155
Posted By Shamrock 602

Keeping abreast of events today

Here's the first report of the High Court hearing in Dublin in which the "attachment" of Michael O'Leary and others is being sought. It's adjourned for the day, and will resume tomorrow, (Fri...
Forum: Rumours & News
11th May 2005, 16:42
Replies: 233
Views: 104,155
Posted By Shamrock 602

GGV... You mean today's latest court...

GGV...



You mean today's latest court ruling (http://www.rte.ie/news/2005/0511/ryanair.html) in France?

Shamrock
Forum: Rumours & News
11th May 2005, 07:48
Replies: 233
Views: 104,155
Posted By Shamrock 602

More detail on the contempt proceedings

Whether or not the pigs take to the air, tomorrow's proceedings at the Four Courts in Dublin look like they will be interesting :)

Here's a more detailed report of yesterday's hearing (Tues 10th...
Forum: Rumours & News
10th May 2005, 14:37
Replies: 233
Views: 104,155
Posted By Shamrock 602

Back to the High Court on Thursday

Looks like it's "see you in court" (again) for Michael O'Leary this Thursday (12th May)...

From the website of the public service broadcaster, RTE (http://www.rte.ie/news/2005/0510/ryanair.html)
...
Forum: Tech Log
4th May 2005, 16:11
Replies: 17
Views: 3,523
Posted By Shamrock 602

Smokey and barit1, Thanks for the helpful...

Smokey and barit1,

Thanks for the helpful replies. Amazingly, I had actually worked out the rest of the word (FLEXible) for myself ;). (Maybe it's because I learned English somewhere in the...
Forum: Tech Log
3rd May 2005, 16:45
Replies: 17
Views: 3,523
Posted By Shamrock 602

Is this a bad time (or place) to ask for a...

Is this a bad time (or place) to ask for a definition of FLEX?

Clearly it's a reduced thrust setting for take off, but where does the name come from?

Thanks in advance...

Shamrock 602
Forum: Tech Log
3rd May 2005, 16:36
Replies: 23
Views: 11,163
Posted By Shamrock 602

This is PPRuNe at its best... Intelligent...

This is PPRuNe at its best...

Intelligent questions, informative replies, and a generous sharing of expertise.:ok:

Shamrock 602
Forum: Rumours & News
3rd May 2005, 15:51
Replies: 233
Views: 104,155
Posted By Shamrock 602

What does it mean to be found to be in contempt of court?

I will say straight off that I am not a lawyer, and there are undoutedly others who are better qualified to make the following points. But in the absence of their contribution, I have to point out...
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