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Forum: Rumours & News
20th Apr 2010, 09:54
Replies: 3,110
Views: 1,591,049
Posted By TRC

I am neither for nor against an immediate return...

I am neither for nor against an immediate return to normal operations, so I don't want any flaming from the two opposite sides of this debate.

I find it interesting that there has been so much...
Forum: Rumours & News
20th Apr 2010, 09:02
Replies: 3,110
Views: 1,591,049
Posted By TRC

There is probably a chance of contaminated air...

There is probably a chance of contaminated air getting into the oil system via balancing air for the labyrinth seals.

PWC recommend an oil change in the event of flight through volcanic ash.
Forum: Rumours & News
19th Apr 2010, 14:31
Replies: 3,110
Views: 1,591,049
Posted By TRC

Nice choice of words (Pompeii in mind...) I...

Nice choice of words (Pompeii in mind...)

I suppose these early pioneers will have the engines borescoped pretty regularly - the 'airtests' of yesterday were only of a few hours duration. The...
Forum: Rumours & News
19th Apr 2010, 08:47
Replies: 3,110
Views: 1,591,049
Posted By TRC

Tommoutrie in post #1320 Your point...

Tommoutrie in post #1320



Your point is?

One could equally ask:

Have you noticed how many of the 'it'll-be-all-right-on-the-nighters' and let's get back up there jockeys are pilots...
Forum: Rumours & News
18th Apr 2010, 21:49
Replies: 3,110
Views: 1,591,049
Posted By TRC

Go on - do tell.......

Go on - do tell.......
Forum: Rumours & News
18th Apr 2010, 21:38
Replies: 3,110
Views: 1,591,049
Posted By TRC

I reported the same the other day, I even went to...

I reported the same the other day, I even went to the trouble of posting a photo to prove to the nay-sayers who were adamant that there was no volcanic debris in the UK. All was ***** canned as being...
Forum: Rumours & News
18th Apr 2010, 21:17
Replies: 3,110
Views: 1,591,049
Posted By TRC

"P&WC does not recommend operation in conditions...

"P&WC does not recommend operation in conditions where volcanic ash is present."

Not much to mis-interpret there.
Forum: Rumours & News
18th Apr 2010, 21:03
Replies: 3,110
Views: 1,591,049
Posted By TRC

That's not a pretty sight......

That's not a pretty sight......
Forum: Rumours & News
18th Apr 2010, 20:43
Replies: 3,110
Views: 1,591,049
Posted By TRC

Maybe it's a company policy to not fly yet,...

Maybe it's a company policy to not fly yet, rather than a crewing problem.

No doubt someone here will put us right on that one.
Forum: Rumours & News
18th Apr 2010, 19:30
Replies: 3,110
Views: 1,591,049
Posted By TRC

I reccommend a lie down in a darkened room with a...

I reccommend a lie down in a darkened room with a cold flannel on your brow.
Forum: Rumours & News
18th Apr 2010, 19:12
Replies: 3,110
Views: 1,591,049
Posted By TRC

Turboprops and ash

All gas turbines are vulnerable to the minerals in this cloud. I suppose the mass airflow through a turboprop is somewhat less than through a turbofan. So the effects may be reduced per hour flown...
Forum: Rumours & News
18th Apr 2010, 17:47
Replies: 3,110
Views: 1,591,049
Posted By TRC

I wonder if Willy Whatsit is enjoying 1st Class...

I wonder if Willy Whatsit is enjoying 1st Class cabin service on the BA airtest
Forum: Rumours & News
18th Apr 2010, 13:44
Replies: 3,110
Views: 1,591,049
Posted By TRC

Just hope that you've got 28,000+ feet below you...

Just hope that you've got 28,000+ feet below you to get them going again.
Forum: Rumours & News
18th Apr 2010, 13:32
Replies: 3,110
Views: 1,591,049
Posted By TRC

It's OK - we can stop worrying

First of all Penko, and now someone else has said that it's pollen.

Thank goodness, I was quite worried for a while that it was something serious.
Forum: Rumours & News
18th Apr 2010, 09:16
Replies: 3,110
Views: 1,591,049
Posted By TRC

Sand v Volcanic particles

Sand is abrasive with a melting point above the temperatures found in a gas turbine engine.

Volcanic particles are abrasive and melt at temperatures lower than in a gas turbine engine.

Sand...
Forum: Rumours & News
17th Apr 2010, 18:34
Replies: 3,110
Views: 1,591,049
Posted By TRC

Evidence

I washed the screen of my car this afternoon with plenty of water to get rid of a fair bit of 'dust' that's settled on it since yesterday.
In the two hours since then it has accumulated more - but...
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