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Search: Posts Made By: Capt Scribble
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Forum: Tech Log
1st Apr 2024, 17:11
Replies: 14
Views: 1,820
Posted By Capt Scribble

Although engines dont fail without reason, pilots...

Although engines dont fail without reason, pilots sometimes close down the wrong engine. Now if only that Kegworth crew had realised their error....
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
10th Feb 2024, 22:55
Replies: 26
Views: 12,242
Posted By Capt Scribble

A nod's as good as a wink to a blind man...

A nod's as good as a wink to a blind man...
Forum: Rumours & News
16th Nov 2023, 10:52
Replies: 109
Views: 20,438
Posted By Capt Scribble

The Lilium jet design is just too 'busy' for its...

The Lilium jet design is just too 'busy' for its own good. KISS was always a good principle in aviation, that vehicle has too many moving parts!
Forum: Terms and Endearment
7th Nov 2023, 22:06
Replies: 47
Views: 18,417
Posted By Capt Scribble

"True but after 3 years you are able to take...

"True but after 3 years you are able to take yourself off any particular Cat C airfield you like.". I thought that a Cat C airfield required designated training of the Cp for the airfield, JSI or...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
26th Oct 2023, 17:36
Replies: 5
Views: 2,088
Posted By Capt Scribble

Fascinating. I suspect a lot of aircraft were...

Fascinating. I suspect a lot of aircraft were lost that way in the Bermuda triangle; no idea what happened to the lost ships though!
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
20th Oct 2023, 21:40
Replies: 241
Views: 157,091
Posted By Capt Scribble

If you want the AAIB report you are on the wrong...

If you want the AAIB report you are on the wrong site; in about a year you will get the report. Until then, this area is for general discussion where there is plenty to learn from the experience and...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
7th Oct 2023, 20:23
Replies: 8
Views: 1,900
Posted By Capt Scribble

I think the 'mental health' problems we see since...

I think the 'mental health' problems we see since covid are genuine difficulties in people's lives, but previously known as life stresses. Real mental heath problems are not so common and much more...
Forum: Cabin Crew
3rd Oct 2023, 09:55
Replies: 1
Views: 669
Posted By Capt Scribble

I think the days of milk and honey are long gone!

I think the days of milk and honey are long gone!
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
20th Sep 2023, 08:15
Replies: 4
Views: 599
Posted By Capt Scribble

Interestingly, I use Yahoo mail. Over the past...

Interestingly, I use Yahoo mail. Over the past month the incoming spam has reduced markedly to just one or two a day. No idea why.
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
3rd Sep 2023, 09:01
Replies: 12
Views: 1,153
Posted By Capt Scribble

Weatherspoons in Horley before you park up.

Weatherspoons in Horley before you park up.
Forum: Tech Log
18th Aug 2023, 19:41
Replies: 21
Views: 3,716
Posted By Capt Scribble

If its not in the checklist, ask why the...

If its not in the checklist, ask why the selection. Used for F3 landings but never seen it selected on the ground in 19 years on the Bus.
Forum: Tech Log
5th Aug 2023, 09:43
Replies: 10
Views: 3,517
Posted By Capt Scribble

And how will they stop at the gate... just bump...

And how will they stop at the gate... just bump up against carefully positioned chocks. A slightly misleading headline, I think it will be just one brake that will be deactivated.
Forum: Tech Log
22nd Jun 2023, 07:51
Replies: 13
Views: 3,596
Posted By Capt Scribble

Have the window blinds closed on the sunny side...

Have the window blinds closed on the sunny side on turn round. If its very hot, run the APU, you have a duty of care to the pax.
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
21st Jun 2023, 19:38
Replies: 14
Views: 1,020
Posted By Capt Scribble

They are probably charged a fortune for using the...

They are probably charged a fortune for using the airport stops, a bit like airport retailers.
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
13th Jun 2023, 10:41
Replies: 12
Views: 4,983
Posted By Capt Scribble

Light Aircraft Ditches

Light aircraft down in Porthcawl South Wales. Reports are the pilot climbed out. https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/plane-crashes-sea-coast-porthcawl-27111785i'm
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
22nd Apr 2023, 08:55
Replies: 14
Views: 3,224
Posted By Capt Scribble

Brings back memories of being at the pool just...

Brings back memories of being at the pool just off the end of Entebbe airport with VC10s screaming overhead.
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
10th Mar 2023, 15:05
Replies: 1
Views: 495
Posted By Capt Scribble

Looks like all those with the answer are already...

Looks like all those with the answer are already in the pub! Last one in buys....
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
16th Feb 2023, 19:52
Replies: 672
Views: 613,077
Posted By Capt Scribble

If an error can be made, however unlikely, humans...

If an error can be made, however unlikely, humans will find a way of making it. They will even hear, see and confirm what they expect to happen. Neither pilot seemed to notice a sudden and complete...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
6th Feb 2023, 16:31
Replies: 672
Views: 613,077
Posted By Capt Scribble

I would suggest fire-walling the engines would be...

I would suggest fire-walling the engines would be a somewhat better reaction whilst you identify any failed engine. Gliding from low altitude is rather time limited.
Forum: Medical & Health
3rd Feb 2023, 22:43
Replies: 11
Views: 3,326
Posted By Capt Scribble

I think Tubby's words have great value. I you do...

I think Tubby's words have great value. I you do end up losing your medical and job, its not going to help your state of mind either, unless its the job that is the problem! You recognise your...
Forum: Military Aviation
31st Jan 2023, 22:37
Replies: 50
Views: 9,816
Posted By Capt Scribble

There was a small cadre of NVG qual Jag pilots in...

There was a small cadre of NVG qual Jag pilots in Germany in the late 80s. We flew low level in UK for training before returning to base. I was authed for a mission in Germany one night to...
Forum: Tech Log
8th Jan 2023, 09:26
Replies: 1
Views: 1,134
Posted By Capt Scribble

I think the engine cut signal will be sufficient....

I think the engine cut signal will be sufficient. Afterwards, if there is no headset, open the window and shout.
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
1st Jan 2023, 09:15
Replies: 35
Views: 11,247
Posted By Capt Scribble

80 km/hr at 9000ft and attempting a climb! I...

80 km/hr at 9000ft and attempting a climb! I think the 'Stalling 1' lesson covers the consequences.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
30th Dec 2022, 09:13
Replies: 8
Views: 1,633
Posted By Capt Scribble

You will be on the list of creditors which are...

You will be on the list of creditors which are prioritised. If the company owns significant assets that can be sold by the administrator, you might get some money back. The trouble is that a...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
26th Dec 2022, 12:08
Replies: 499
Views: 328,756
Posted By Capt Scribble

Try post #172 for starters.

Try post #172 for starters.
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Dec 2022, 09:27
Replies: 1,144
Views: 615,843
Posted By Capt Scribble

In the usual analysis of accidents, there is...

In the usual analysis of accidents, there is always a 'root cause' which cascades other factors that build the consequences of the accident. Regulation did not cause this accident, it might have...
Forum: Tech Log
18th Dec 2022, 20:23
Replies: 14
Views: 5,792
Posted By Capt Scribble

The deicing should do 25 and might do 40...

The deicing should do 25 and might do 40 depending on intensity of precipitation. A visual check of the wings might be an idea over 25 mins.
Forum: Tech Log
8th Dec 2022, 21:29
Replies: 14
Views: 3,361
Posted By Capt Scribble

As ever, have a look at the wind. Any hint of a...

As ever, have a look at the wind. Any hint of a TW on base or final, get slowed down early. Often happens at night where surface winds are calm.
Forum: Rumours & News
5th Nov 2022, 11:59
Replies: 871
Views: 963,796
Posted By Capt Scribble

Report in the Jakarta post. Doesn't make for very...

Report in the Jakarta post. Doesn't make for very good reading. If I was diving towards the sea, retarding the the thrust levers might be a first step in recovery. ...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Oct 2022, 14:37
Replies: 109
Views: 22,621
Posted By Capt Scribble

Dont think heavy bombers are designed to fly...

Dont think heavy bombers are designed to fly rolling manoeuvres! Hence an aileron roll becomes a mushed out barrel. Not the safest aerobatic I have witnessed imho.
Forum: Tech Log
11th Oct 2022, 12:34
Replies: 13
Views: 4,441
Posted By Capt Scribble

If Airbus thought it was a great technique to...

If Airbus thought it was a great technique to close the TL at 100ft, I imagine they would write it in the FCOM. You just better hope you dont hit a downdraft with engines at idle.
Forum: Tech Log
7th Oct 2022, 20:38
Replies: 16
Views: 2,606
Posted By Capt Scribble

The FMAs, and down the runway for a start?

The FMAs, and down the runway for a start?
Forum: Tech Log
29th Sep 2022, 19:50
Replies: 20
Views: 3,502
Posted By Capt Scribble

In the flat Earth society, the heading would...

In the flat Earth society, the heading would indeed remain constant. However, when I was last up high enough the horizon definitely looked curved. If you can get the kit to navigate a rhumb line the...
Forum: Tech Log
25th Sep 2022, 08:51
Replies: 47
Views: 11,871
Posted By Capt Scribble

Why change something that works just fine.

Why change something that works just fine.
Forum: Rumours & News
13th Aug 2022, 12:09
Replies: 267
Views: 86,104
Posted By Capt Scribble

JSI on the new runway 12 should be interesting....

JSI on the new runway 12 should be interesting. Osprey only I would imagine.
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