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Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
14th Aug 2023, 08:55
Replies: 57
Views: 18,880
Posted By Mowgli

Although we don’t know the exact position and...

Although we don’t know the exact position and energy state of the aircraft when a loss of power occurred, it is evident that the pilot did not lose control; this could so easily have become a LOC-I ...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Oct 2017, 08:07
Replies: 117
Views: 42,507
Posted By Mowgli

I think you are not unique in having doubts about...

I think you are not unique in having doubts about embarking on such a commitment as IOT and a future career in the RAF, and I remember before joining having concerns about some of the isolated...
Forum: Rumours & News
26th May 2015, 10:30
Replies: 272
Views: 115,423
Posted By Mowgli

I see the "pilot union" increasingly being the...

I see the "pilot union" increasingly being the "responsible body" to try and reverse the downward trend. The regulators are giving more "self regulation" to the airlines, and the politicians, who...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
10th Mar 2015, 13:02
Replies: 82
Views: 78,987
Posted By Mowgli

Truck Flyer The list of airlines is not...

Truck Flyer

The list of airlines is not accurate, in that Thomas Cook is NOT operating L-YVEO as stated in the list you shared. It is Avion Express. The Thomas Cook pilots have 6 such wet leased...
Forum: Safety, CRM, QA & Emergency Response Planning
12th Nov 2014, 09:37
Replies: 166
Views: 141,031
Posted By Mowgli

Manrow there is plenty of good advice earlier in...

Manrow there is plenty of good advice earlier in this thread.

I have been involved in aviation as a professional pilot long enough to know that whilst alcohol and flying should not be allowed,...
Forum: Rumours & News
12th Jul 2013, 09:42
Replies: 2,403
Views: 2,194,854
Posted By Mowgli

Automation Complacency?

Automation can really catch you out. If you are flying manual thrust, you absolutely know who is responsible for the thrust . YOU! Pilots get tired, and used to autothrust taking care of the...
Forum: Questions
21st Nov 2012, 01:22
Replies: 110
Views: 27,962
Posted By Mowgli

Add to the AF447 A330, the Colgan Air crash at...

Add to the AF447 A330, the Colgan Air crash at Buffalo, NY and the XL A320 at Perpignan. You don't have to look too far to find evidence that automation is relied on far too much. It's not only...
Forum: Rumours & News
23rd Feb 2012, 22:34
Replies: 100
Views: 52,789
Posted By Mowgli

Probably the cattle. Too many don't know how to...

Probably the cattle. Too many don't know how to behave.
Forum: Rumours & News
9th Jan 2012, 07:23
Replies: 14
Views: 18,039
Posted By Mowgli

I agree fmgc. The new proposed FTL rules from...

I agree fmgc. The new proposed FTL rules from EASA will make it even more likely to be flying whilst fatigued. It is an easy matter to deal with a very rare problem than face the elephant in the...
Forum: Private Flying
31st Oct 2011, 09:39
Replies: 9
Views: 4,050
Posted By Mowgli

I regret to inform that Ian has "slipped the...

I regret to inform that Ian has "slipped the surly bonds" for good. RIP
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
31st Oct 2011, 09:06
Replies: 32
Views: 10,865
Posted By Mowgli

If you can only find FI(R)s, why don't you employ...

If you can only find FI(R)s, why don't you employ some and then develop them into the professional FIs that you need?
Forum: Rumours & News
10th Oct 2011, 23:31
Replies: 238
Views: 139,181
Posted By Mowgli

I could not agree more with the last 2 posts. ...

I could not agree more with the last 2 posts. All bean counters take note!! Being safe may cost you but nothing compared to the cost of a hull loss..:=
Forum: Rumours & News
4th Oct 2011, 20:12
Replies: 238
Views: 139,181
Posted By Mowgli

flieng The arrogant ones are pilots who...

flieng

The arrogant ones are pilots who think that they are not capable of making a mistake like this. The best selection procedures won't guarantee preventing errors. If you want to reduce...
Forum: Rumours & News
3rd Oct 2011, 22:45
Replies: 238
Views: 139,181
Posted By Mowgli

They made a mistake; they are human; humans make...

They made a mistake; they are human; humans make mistakes. Humans make more mistakes when they are tired. Paphos and back in a day is a long shift. Who knows what their rosters had them doing...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
29th Jun 2011, 06:11
Replies: 27
Views: 7,797
Posted By Mowgli

Western Air at Thruxton. Own airfield, very...

Western Air at Thruxton. Own airfield, very competitive rates, first class instruction by probably the 2 most experienced instructors in the business. (One of them wrote the patter manual). They...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th May 2009, 21:15
Replies: 16
Views: 5,726
Posted By Mowgli

Happy Days!:)

Happy Days!:)
Forum: Rumours & News
13th Dec 2008, 07:49
Replies: 100
Views: 26,316
Posted By Mowgli

CHIRPS has plenty of reports about security...

CHIRPS has plenty of reports about security "hassling" pilots who then feel their ability to operate the aircraft safely has been compromised. I have experienced this myself. I try not to be...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Dec 2008, 21:59
Replies: 93
Views: 12,967
Posted By Mowgli

Some fascinating library footage, but overall, it...

Some fascinating library footage, but overall, it missed the "target" implied in the title IMHO.

As a record of some individuals' experiences, again, fascinating. I thought John did ok and it was...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Dec 2008, 16:29
Replies: 5
Views: 5,899
Posted By Mowgli

That's right Jacko. I'm the other side of the...

That's right Jacko. I'm the other side of the world at the moment and only just received the news. I can't believe I'm not going to see him again. He was such fun to be around. I'm so lucky to...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Apr 2006, 01:12
Replies: 61
Views: 9,731
Posted By Mowgli

Some, who like me, have fond memories of Colt (8...

Some, who like me, have fond memories of Colt (8 years), have eloquently echoed how I feel about the place and how sad I was when I walked away from the mess in the early hours of Sunday morning. ...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Mar 2006, 00:03
Replies: 98
Views: 15,996
Posted By Mowgli

Hi everyone! I haven't been here for a long...

Hi everyone! I haven't been here for a long time, but when a builder friend brought me his Scum Rag to show me the article I knew there'd be some fun to be had here. One point that hasn't been...
Forum: Medical & Health
27th Sep 2005, 22:52
Replies: 11
Views: 2,456
Posted By Mowgli

It's best to try and maintain a healthy CV system...

It's best to try and maintain a healthy CV system before the symptoms occur. My cholesterol went high when I was under a lot of stress, so reducing stress was a big factor. That, combined with a...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Sep 2005, 13:21
Replies: 45
Views: 9,228
Posted By Mowgli

Thanks jumpseater, great pics!

Thanks jumpseater, great pics!
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Sep 2005, 21:50
Replies: 45
Views: 9,228
Posted By Mowgli

I am proud to have served on 41(F), I have some...

I am proud to have served on 41(F), I have some of my best memories from that time.

We have recently dispanded another fine sqn: 54(F).

The RAF may not have the long history of the other...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
4th Jul 2005, 23:40
Replies: 37
Views: 5,397
Posted By Mowgli

Engineer I agree that ditching is rarely...

Engineer

I agree that ditching is rarely discussed and seldom, if ever, practised in the sim. There isn't time available and so the priority is given to other "situations". I believe our...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
4th Jul 2005, 13:00
Replies: 37
Views: 5,397
Posted By Mowgli

Engineer I appreciate that ditching would...

Engineer

I appreciate that ditching would present great difficulties, but in the Comoros islands case with the 767, from the amateur video it appeared that the aircraft wing hit the water first...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
3rd Jul 2005, 19:04
Replies: 37
Views: 5,397
Posted By Mowgli

Oscarh and 6-Dof. There is a popular...

Oscarh and 6-Dof.

There is a popular misconception that lifejackets and rafts are only there to give passengers a false sense of security because it is often assumed (wrongly) that when the plane...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Jul 2005, 22:41
Replies: 470
Views: 86,107
Posted By Mowgli

DK338 Yes, society has changed, but for...

DK338


Yes, society has changed, but for the better? Surely now more than ever our youth need organisations which can inspire them, and offer them some boundaries of decent behaviour rather...
Forum: Safety, CRM, QA & Emergency Response Planning
17th Nov 2004, 00:38
Replies: 3
Views: 1,805
Posted By Mowgli

Hi Mosspigs Whilst I applaud your motives I...

Hi Mosspigs

Whilst I applaud your motives I would suggest you wait a while before going for your CRMI. I have been doing it for 3 years now and my background was probably similar to yours. You...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
5th Oct 2004, 23:32
Replies: 10
Views: 1,527
Posted By Mowgli

Don't give up - be determined, that's the most...

Don't give up - be determined, that's the most important thing.
Forum: Rumours & News
19th Sep 2004, 22:57
Replies: 99
Views: 28,731
Posted By Mowgli

I speak as one who is still in the "at risk" of...

I speak as one who is still in the "at risk" of compulsary redundancy category despite the new numbers (77) needed to go. In a more favourable climate, I could reasonably have expected a "look-in"...
Forum: Questions
14th Sep 2004, 00:48
Replies: 48
Views: 8,263
Posted By Mowgli

JackOff There have been some valid answers...

JackOff

There have been some valid answers given - my thoughts:

1. An older guy learning to be a Fast Jet pilot would find it tougher; it is physically and mentaly demanding and requires...
Forum: Rumours & News
15th Aug 2004, 12:18
Replies: 69
Views: 14,835
Posted By Mowgli

Good point A & C. The govts have been "seen to...

Good point A & C. The govts have been "seen to be doing something". Given the current restrictions on opening the flt deck door, I would like to see the forward toilet on my aircraft for crew use...
Forum: Safety, CRM, QA & Emergency Response Planning
22nd Feb 2004, 07:35
Replies: 78
Views: 5,564
Posted By Mowgli

Good point Fireflybob - while many other...

Good point Fireflybob - while many other industries send their people away on expensive courses to "team-build", we in the airline industry who have a tradition of social "interaction" have fewer...
Forum: Rumours & News
16th Nov 2003, 03:56
Replies: 23
Views: 7,059
Posted By Mowgli

As pilots we should report to our GPs if fatigued...

As pilots we should report to our GPs if fatigued and tell crewing/rostering the real reason for our time off sick. Only then will the full extent of the problem be fully realised so that something...
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