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9th May 2009, 18:51
Replies: 29
Views: 5,424
Posted By tgdxb

Trends in ground handling

Thanks for these useful comment; wondering if more available. Thanks again.
28th Apr 2009, 14:31
Replies: 29
Views: 5,424
Posted By tgdxb

Trends in ground handling

Hi everyone,
I am trying to summarise the key challenges faced by the ground handling sector and wondered if either you would have document(s) to share or remarks to share.
Also, what results are...
23rd Jul 2008, 19:30
Replies: 304
Views: 158,952
Posted By tgdxb

Belgian Cockpit Association report on 02/20...

Interesting to read that Belgian pilots consider this rwy to be less safe than 25L/25R and request authorities to only require its use on exceptional conditions, e.g. with strong winds from North or...
19th Jun 2008, 19:58
Replies: 169
Views: 32,769
Posted By tgdxb

Highly disappointing & unreliable BA

Maybe this is the opportunity to lash out my long time frustration at BA. Up to the point that I now do the minimum flying to reach the 800 exec points keeping me gold, and then switch back to my...
5th Jun 2008, 14:06
Replies: 304
Views: 158,952
Posted By tgdxb

Pls correct me if I am wrong, but from the...

Pls correct me if I am wrong, but from the threads I get the feeling that the TO distance is virtually the only important parameter, i.e. as long as the a/c can take off within the rwy limits...
4th Jun 2008, 12:04
Replies: 304
Views: 158,952
Posted By tgdxb

HFinn, I do not want to enter an argument, but...

HFinn,
I do not want to enter an argument, but here is my rationale:
1) rwy length is 2,900 m
2) calculations @ 70KT or 80 KT fuel load lead to a bit more than 2,900 m (including safety margin to...
4th Jun 2008, 11:26
Replies: 304
Views: 158,952
Posted By tgdxb

BelgianBoy, Maybe I miss a point, but reading...

BelgianBoy,
Maybe I miss a point, but reading the extract appended, it very much looks to me like the rwy was not really sufficient. It is approximately 2,900 m long & I remember cockpit crews'...
4th Jun 2008, 06:25
Replies: 0
Views: 495
Posted By tgdxb

Do not promise & ground-air continuity of service

While it is fair to admit that we--SLF--sometimes may go out of control, airlines should realise that the following are three key reasons why this may happen;
1) The way airlines communicate...
3rd Jun 2008, 14:49
Replies: 4
Views: 890
Posted By tgdxb

Egyptair's service

I would be grateful for comments about their cabin service, as I am due to fly them between BRU & CAI. E.g. do they serve wine/alcohol on-board, any personal AVOD etc.? Not that I am a big consumer,...
1st Jun 2008, 14:06
Replies: 304
Views: 158,952
Posted By tgdxb

rwy 02/20 irrelevant for today's a/c

In a TV program today, a pilot instructor explained that such rwys were required 20-30 y ago for a/c were not able to sustain heavy crosswinds. Today's a/c are much more performant in this regard,...
29th May 2008, 09:50
Replies: 304
Views: 158,952
Posted By tgdxb

In today's press, the Belgian Minister of...

In today's press, the Belgian Minister of Transportation indicated that in future the use of BRU's rwys will be dictated by wind (speed & directions) rather than by the prevalent dispersion plan....
28th May 2008, 17:49
Replies: 304
Views: 158,952
Posted By tgdxb

PlasticPilot, Must be a mistake - IT was rwy 20.

PlasticPilot,
Must be a mistake - IT was rwy 20.
27th May 2008, 11:52
Replies: 304
Views: 158,952
Posted By tgdxb

RampTramp, I guess the argument is less about...

RampTramp,
I guess the argument is less about whether within feasibility limits than what happens in case something unexpected occurs, and whether rwy 20 was a wise choice... which IMHO I think not...
26th May 2008, 18:01
Replies: 304
Views: 158,952
Posted By tgdxb

Still, wouldn't you prefer a longer rwy which...

Still, wouldn't you prefer a longer rwy which would improve your safety envelope?
Obviously, I understand that you have to work within external constraints, such as those from ATC, regulations etc.
26th May 2008, 08:28
Replies: 304
Views: 158,952
Posted By tgdxb

Out of curiosity, given the airlines' known care...

Out of curiosity, given the airlines' known care for security/safety, could flying crews help me understanding on what basis--weather conditions permitting--, they would accept taking off from 02/20...
25th May 2008, 19:21
Replies: 304
Views: 158,952
Posted By tgdxb

Hi! I would love to, but in all honesty, there...

Hi! I would love to, but in all honesty, there are 2 camps: pro & against. And I think it is an endless debate.
I just revert to my previous point: today's incident is just a reminder of the risks....
25th May 2008, 16:44
Replies: 304
Views: 158,952
Posted By tgdxb

VAFFPAX, thks for your contribution. I concur...

VAFFPAX,
thks for your contribution. I concur with your point, although I would insist that planes taking off from 20 are reaching densely inhabited areas within 2-3 miles from rwy threshold....
25th May 2008, 15:34
Replies: 304
Views: 158,952
Posted By tgdxb

borghha, you are right, I am living under the...

borghha,
you are right, I am living under the flight path of rwy 20. Due to shorter rwy & proximity of housing, planes overfly me at about 4,500 ft (heavies appear to be lower) which is MUCH lower...
25th May 2008, 14:36
Replies: 304
Views: 158,952
Posted By tgdxb

744BR, could you pls explain to me "rwy 02/20 in...

744BR, could you pls explain to me "rwy 02/20 in use for noise regulations"?
25th May 2008, 14:30
Replies: 304
Views: 158,952
Posted By tgdxb

Thks for replies on my comment... rwy 20 is the...

Thks for replies on my comment... rwy 20 is the shortest of all rwys at BRU. Planes taking off from there are much lower when reaching inhabited areas. Thus noise is much louder for inhabitants...
25th May 2008, 13:58
Replies: 304
Views: 158,952
Posted By tgdxb

this is once more the proof of the danger o...

this is once more the proof of the danger o fusing 02/20 at BRU. Will the authorities once for all... think outside politics? Glad to see there were no casualties, neither the crew nor citizens ...
22nd Oct 2005, 14:41
Replies: 3
Views: 911
Posted By tgdxb

still interested & grateful for any useful...

still interested & grateful for any useful contribution.
G'day!
19th Oct 2005, 15:59
Replies: 3
Views: 911
Posted By tgdxb

Thks Mr Professor! :-) would you have any other...

Thks Mr Professor! :-)
would you have any other lectures available or could you suggest some useful readings?
One of my duties is to select an off-the-shelf package & I am trying to figure out some...
19th Oct 2005, 06:50
Replies: 3
Views: 911
Posted By tgdxb

Learning more about route profit

Hi everyone,
I'd be interested to find sources of info to better understand this topic from an airline standpoint, to understand how it fits within a corporate process (across lines of business,...
15th Jan 2005, 08:08
Replies: 8
Views: 3,762
Posted By tgdxb

what an impressive animal! I do like its look...

what an impressive animal!
I do like its look from the front more than from aside.

Does anyone know how the selection of the first crews is done at each airline, on what criteria they would be...
13th Jan 2005, 16:39
Replies: 4
Views: 1,143
Posted By tgdxb

are you looking for a flying video camera? ;)

are you looking for a flying video camera? ;)
Forum: Freight Dogs
6th Dec 2004, 11:14
Replies: 25
Views: 5,034
Posted By tgdxb

and now the "good" news - DHL starts acting upon...

and now the "good" news - DHL starts acting upon this problem (after all it has only been 4 days since they discovered the package misdirection) and... are looking for... info because they don't know...
Forum: Freight Dogs
4th Dec 2004, 08:56
Replies: 25
Views: 5,034
Posted By tgdxb

you will like this one:ok: The online tracking...

you will like this one:ok:
The online tracking system indicates my package is in S. Africa and DHL staff claims - as shown on their system - that it has reached its destination on Dec 1.
Nobody...
Forum: Freight Dogs
3rd Dec 2004, 21:20
Replies: 25
Views: 5,034
Posted By tgdxb

ooohh no! My company is using your company and......

ooohh no! My company is using your company and... here is the result!:ok:
I would not use DHL, you bet it!
And BTW I had to call your wonderful 24*24 support line. In fact ehy know less than your...
Forum: Freight Dogs
3rd Dec 2004, 11:15
Replies: 25
Views: 5,034
Posted By tgdxb

my turn to add my tune of 'satisfaction':( not...

my turn to add my tune of 'satisfaction':(
not only did DHL manage to annoy me at home but now they managed to send my package to... S. Africa while it was expected in a norther European country....
Forum: Middle East
21st Nov 2004, 07:24
Replies: 267
Views: 55,876
Posted By tgdxb

forgive me for this statement but doesn't this...

forgive me for this statement but doesn't this sound like a minority of people trying to pull the whole crew behind them... unsuccessfully?
Forum: Middle East
21st Nov 2004, 07:22
Replies: 110
Views: 50,937
Posted By tgdxb

how big a % of the whole EK cockpit crew are...

how big a % of the whole EK cockpit crew are these postings really representing? 10%? 20%?
21st Nov 2004, 07:19
Replies: 43
Views: 2,957
Posted By tgdxb

if any chance I am still interested by an answer...

if any chance I am still interested by an answer to my posting of 14/11 17:12.
Thks for anyone willing to answer it.
Forum: Tech Log
20th Nov 2004, 16:25
Replies: 18
Views: 4,608
Posted By tgdxb

would a flying buddy be willing to explain to a...

would a flying buddy be willing to explain to a non flying buddy - but who dreamed of becoming one - how the yaw damper works? I have read about it but still have difficulties w/ this. Tx.

pls...
15th Nov 2004, 05:49
Replies: 43
Views: 2,957
Posted By tgdxb

biacman, I am glad to see you confirming my...

biacman,
I am glad to see you confirming my earlier expressed opinion that a/c taking off from 25R are perceived to be less noisy.
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