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Forum: Middle East
13th Apr 2024, 13:44
Replies: 21
Views: 7,878
Posted By AfricanSkies

Assuming Iranian and Northern Iraqi airspace...

Assuming Iranian and Northern Iraqi airspace closures, ME3 would all have to route north via Egypt, which would be quite a bottleneck and would affect ultra long range flights to the US due to extra...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
16th Jan 2024, 10:07
Replies: 1,146
Views: 1,046,997
Posted By AfricanSkies

For a while now in the back of my pea brain, I've...

For a while now in the back of my pea brain, I've had the seeds of two simple ideas may improve situational awareness and thus safety.
First up, many, many years ago we were cleared to land 25 miles...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
7th Jan 2024, 18:00
Replies: 1,146
Views: 1,046,997
Posted By AfricanSkies

You have a point. I may be. Let's see.

You have a point. I may be. Let's see.
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
7th Jan 2024, 17:42
Replies: 1,146
Views: 1,046,997
Posted By AfricanSkies

In a sense it doesn't really matter what was...

In a sense it doesn't really matter what was said. The fact that the Dash 8 captain asked the other crew if they were cleared to enter the runway means there was doubt.

When there is doubt about...
Forum: ATC Issues
26th Aug 2023, 23:24
Replies: 6
Views: 2,340
Posted By AfricanSkies

Doha questions

Noise abatement - seems 16L/R being used even in v light winds these days. Policy change?

What's the policy on the STARS, is the longest one always assigned first, to be changed to a shorter one...
Forum: Rumours & News
10th Jan 2021, 06:44
Replies: 871
Views: 963,769
Posted By AfricanSkies

Flexible response, no, groundspeed on FR24...

Flexible response, no, groundspeed on FR24 doesn't depend on the actual aircraft's pitot static system. Groundspeed is groundspeed, not airspeed anyway.

For the PP's on here, how does this...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Nov 2020, 15:04
Replies: 130
Views: 47,633
Posted By AfricanSkies

Killing innocent civilians? Not OK as SF in...

Killing innocent civilians? Not OK as SF in Afghan but fine if you were in a Lancaster, eh?
Forum: Rumours & News
25th Jun 2020, 08:28
Replies: 1,802
Views: 3,071,604
Posted By AfricanSkies

These pilots were either drunk, or; This...

These pilots were either drunk, or;

This flying culture is so ingrained at PIA that both of them were completely comfortable with it (as they actually stated), and had got away with such behaviour...
Forum: African Aviation
20th Apr 2020, 13:38
Replies: 8
Views: 3,382
Posted By AfricanSkies

The company is a microcosm of the country and a...

The company is a microcosm of the country and a clear view of the country's future.

https://www.pprune.org/african-aviation/92489-who-wants-fly-saa.html#post901684...
Forum: Rumours & News
18th Apr 2020, 20:53
Replies: 38
Views: 21,178
Posted By AfricanSkies

If you got one engineer and tasked him to design...

If you got one engineer and tasked him to design the next supersonic transport, it would be all but impossible for him and perhaps take him 100 years or more.

If you assembled a team of 300...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
3rd Apr 2020, 22:19
Replies: 141
Views: 55,831
Posted By AfricanSkies

Hi Lapon. Agreed about the type of experience. As...

Hi Lapon. Agreed about the type of experience. As this discussion concerns airlines, it's airline experience.

Valid points have been raised above. The ability to move airlines and not have to...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
3rd Apr 2020, 14:43
Replies: 141
Views: 55,831
Posted By AfricanSkies

We're talking about airlines here, not military....

We're talking about airlines here, not military. Ace stick time isn't part of the requirement. Varied long haul time is valuable in gaining situational (geographic, ATC, terrain, alternate etc)...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
3rd Apr 2020, 12:31
Replies: 141
Views: 55,831
Posted By AfricanSkies

Is experience not roughly defined as total hours?...

Is experience not roughly defined as total hours?
If Pilot A has more hours than Pilot B, he's more experienced, right?

This measure being adjustable for other helpful ratings such as TRI, TRE...
Forum: Middle East
27th May 2019, 20:59
Replies: 6
Views: 7,496
Posted By AfricanSkies

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Forum: Rumours & News
5th Apr 2019, 13:04
Replies: 5,109
Views: 13,112,554
Posted By AfricanSkies

Maybe in a 737, But it's wasn't in other jets,...

Maybe in a 737, But it's wasn't in other jets, like the Fokkers. The trim wheel is just geared ..again question the 737 design..are so many clack clack clack turns necessary?
Forum: Rumours & News
5th Apr 2019, 08:10
Replies: 5,109
Views: 13,112,554
Posted By AfricanSkies

Are the complex systems not the problem? Do you...

Are the complex systems not the problem? Do you really need an electric trimmer to move a stabilizer in a 15 degree range? Do you really need a electric motor to close your car boot?
Forum: Rumours & News
5th Apr 2019, 06:22
Replies: 5,109
Views: 13,112,554
Posted By AfricanSkies

With respect to Why didn't they use the yoke trim...

With respect to Why didn't they use the yoke trim switches effectively?
How much or how little, rather, hand flying experience did they have?
Captain was cadet from the start at ET, operated from...
Forum: Rumours & News
4th Apr 2019, 19:31
Replies: 5,109
Views: 13,112,554
Posted By AfricanSkies

Thoughts. This aircraft had multiple pitot...

Thoughts.

This aircraft had multiple pitot static malfunctions in the days prior to the accident as per the tech log quoted in the report. Altimeter and VSI erratic.

If they had had a bird...
Forum: Rumours & News
15th Mar 2019, 09:03
Replies: 5,109
Views: 13,112,554
Posted By AfricanSkies

I'm wondering why the engines seem to have been...

I'm wondering why the engines seem to have been at high thrust in both accidents, this one and the Lion Air.

I'd imagine it to be a bit difficult to get to 383 knots at impact from 1000 feet agl,...
Forum: Rumours & News
17th Nov 2018, 08:53
Replies: 21
Views: 18,115
Posted By AfricanSkies

I have seen what appeared to be a meteor bounce...

I have seen what appeared to be a meteor bounce from the atmosphere, high above, came down at a shallow angle relative to us, and skipped away at about a 10 to 15 degree angle, appeared to climb....
Forum: Rumours & News
4th Nov 2018, 03:52
Replies: 2,099
Views: 1,467,295
Posted By AfricanSkies

The crew reported 'flight control problems'. ...

The crew reported 'flight control problems'.

They also asked for a speed from ATC.

Then crashed the aircraft in VMC in what appears to have been a high energy dive.

Looking at the Tech Log,...
Forum: Rumours & News
1st Nov 2018, 09:48
Replies: 2,099
Views: 1,467,295
Posted By AfricanSkies

What beats me is why, in a new build jet, don't...

What beats me is why, in a new build jet, don't the systems recognise an unreliable airspeed, or an upset condition, and set a nominal N1 with A/T, command and fly a nominal pitch with F/D and A/P,...
Forum: Rumours & News
31st Oct 2018, 16:55
Replies: 2,099
Views: 1,467,295
Posted By AfricanSkies

I do, thanks, I'll change it

I do, thanks, I'll change it
Forum: Rumours & News
31st Oct 2018, 16:36
Replies: 2,099
Views: 1,467,295
Posted By AfricanSkies

AOA is the angle between the FPV and the aircraft...

AOA is the angle between the FPV and the aircraft pointer on the ADI on FPV equipped 737s (and 777s)
Forum: North America
17th Aug 2018, 19:06
Replies: 22
Views: 21,071
Posted By AfricanSkies

Thank you very much! Good news on some fronts,...

Thank you very much! Good news on some fronts, some challenges on the other. But definitely more enlightened!
Forum: North America
2nd Aug 2018, 06:45
Replies: 22
Views: 21,071
Posted By AfricanSkies

Thanks for the replies, guys. Yes, 777 time in...

Thanks for the replies, guys. Yes, 777 time in ME. Unfortunately no 4 yr degree, only a 3 yr one.

Does the 4 year degree requirement apply to the big cargo carriers too?
Forum: North America
30th Jul 2018, 18:43
Replies: 22
Views: 21,071
Posted By AfricanSkies

What job could a foreign 10k hr 777 pilot get in the USA?

Hello dear reader.

As my country, South Africa, is in dire straits and the future there is about as bright as an old bicycle light, I would dearly like to come and live in the USA. I have good 737...
Forum: Middle East
25th Jul 2018, 09:54
Replies: 3
Views: 1,647
Posted By AfricanSkies

Independent Loss of Licence and Medical Insurance

Can anybody please recommend a top-up Loss of Licence insurance that I can buy on top of the Company LOL policy?

Also looking for medical cover in the US, our company medical aid is global but...
Forum: Middle East
5th Jul 2018, 19:03
Replies: 35
Views: 16,125
Posted By AfricanSkies

My 2c worth - it's not the aircraft, for 'wide...

My 2c worth - it's not the aircraft, for 'wide body' substitute 'longhaul'. Long haul mindset is you can fly anywhere in the planet with 1hrs notice, you're used to different region's ATC and...
Forum: Middle East
10th Mar 2018, 11:58
Replies: 85
Views: 74,909
Posted By AfricanSkies

Very true. Releasing such a ridiculous list of...

Very true. Releasing such a ridiculous list of demands in public will work against your aims.

The 5 major areas should have been identified and specific figures justified with rational arguments,...
Forum: Middle East
5th Dec 2017, 17:02
Replies: 23
Views: 9,232
Posted By AfricanSkies

Five years is a long time in aviation, and in...

Five years is a long time in aviation, and in Egypt. Anything could happen, no guarantees. Ask yourself how long you could fly Egypt Air routes without getting bored - 5 years, 10? I would say if you...
Forum: Rumours & News
1st Oct 2017, 21:19
Replies: 304
Views: 165,346
Posted By AfricanSkies

This is the same Delta that makes documentaries...

This is the same Delta that makes documentaries crying about how Middle East Airlines are threatening their American jobs? After ordering Canadian aircraft instead of US aircraft? Roflmao
Forum: Middle East
26th Aug 2017, 14:04
Replies: 30
Views: 13,137
Posted By AfricanSkies

Forgive me if I'm wrong, but I think the 737 TOGA...

Forgive me if I'm wrong, but I think the 737 TOGA buttons work after touchdown.
Forum: Middle East
23rd Aug 2017, 14:01
Replies: 30
Views: 13,137
Posted By AfricanSkies

What I'd quite like to know is, in a hugely...

What I'd quite like to know is, in a hugely automated aircraft, which is supposed to have been designed to make life easier for the crew..

Why doesn't the TOGA button work after touchdown?
...
Forum: Middle East
5th Aug 2017, 19:50
Replies: 408
Views: 511,691
Posted By AfricanSkies

Palm TOGA buttons work quite well, mainly because...

Palm TOGA buttons work quite well, mainly because the thrust levers have to be open before you can access them.

Perhaps these Boeing TOGA buttons should only be pressed after the thrust levers...
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