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Forum: Rumours & News
8th Aug 2016, 10:56
Replies: 866
Views: 507,048
Posted By Ian W

The crew probably knew it wouldn't as the fire...

The crew probably knew it wouldn't as the fire crew outside would have reported that the fire was at the engine and outboard and all smoke and fire was blowing away from the fuselage. They may even...
Forum: Rumours & News
26th Jul 2016, 00:17
Replies: 866
Views: 507,048
Posted By Ian W

The lights out is an easy one. Many airlines put...

The lights out is an easy one. Many airlines put out cabin lights prior to landing with the apparent intention of ensuring that night vision is available to evacuating pax. They then ruin it by...
Forum: Rumours & News
21st Jul 2016, 17:32
Replies: 866
Views: 507,048
Posted By Ian W

Any step change was probably the deselection of...

Any step change was probably the deselection of reverse thrust.
Forum: Rumours & News
10th Jul 2016, 23:34
Replies: 866
Views: 507,048
Posted By Ian W

Neither you nor I know what the captain was told....

Neither you nor I know what the captain was told.
He may not have been dealing with just a balance of probabilities but professional advice from the fire service.
So you are making the...
Forum: Rumours & News
10th Jul 2016, 21:35
Replies: 866
Views: 507,048
Posted By Ian W

You seem to have a problem in logic. Given 2...

You seem to have a problem in logic.
Given 2 choices A and B; each with risk of injury/death to passengers the captain makes choice B based on external expert advice and risk assessment with the...
Forum: Rumours & News
9th Jul 2016, 10:55
Replies: 866
Views: 507,048
Posted By Ian W

From the reports the engine problem was low oil...

From the reports the engine problem was low oil pressure. The decision was made to turn back rather than continue to Milan. The aircraft did not have a major problem and was not on fire until...
Forum: Rumours & News
6th Jul 2016, 02:04
Replies: 866
Views: 507,048
Posted By Ian W

But that is just the point. Multiple...

But that is just the point. Multiple contributors have stated do not think - fire=evacuate no exceptions. Several have said they cannot think of any occurrence that evacuation would not be...
Forum: Rumours & News
5th Jul 2016, 09:54
Replies: 866
Views: 507,048
Posted By Ian W

Many a true word - a 'no brainer' - in other...

Many a true word - a 'no brainer' - in other words do not use your brain. So what are the flight crew for? This could be automated - the aircraft automatics identify fire on the ground, turn the...
Forum: Rumours & News
4th Jul 2016, 03:16
Replies: 866
Views: 507,048
Posted By Ian W

MickJoeBill: "One of the reasons cabin lights...

MickJoeBill:
"One of the reasons cabin lights are dimmed is to allow a clearer view outside to assess hazards, by eliminating reflections from the cabin.
The other reason is to allow eyes to adapt...
Forum: Rumours & News
29th Jun 2016, 11:22
Replies: 866
Views: 507,048
Posted By Ian W

I presume you are referring to the 'professional'...

I presume you are referring to the 'professional' pilots who are misusing the emergency frequencies? (see the thread below this). You are part of a No True Scotsman fallacy
Forum: Rumours & News
28th Jun 2016, 12:51
Replies: 866
Views: 507,048
Posted By Ian W

If that is the case it would seem that a specific...

If that is the case it would seem that a specific decision was made to not evacuate for some reason rather than indecision and that the decision was passed to the rear crew.
Forum: Rumours & News
27th Jun 2016, 19:43
Replies: 866
Views: 507,048
Posted By Ian W

@Soundbarrier - another pax with very low...

@Soundbarrier - another pax with very low information willing to hazard the entire passenger complement by taking unauthorized panic action and opening a door perhaps letting in the smoke from a fire...
Forum: Rumours & News
27th Jun 2016, 13:03
Replies: 866
Views: 507,048
Posted By Ian W

And possibly earned yourself a mention in the...

And possibly earned yourself a mention in the Accident Report as the person that breached the hull and allowed smoke and flame into the cabin from the fire you couldn't see under the aircraft, that...
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