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Forum: Rumours & News
25th Mar 2017, 16:31
Replies: 1,540
Views: 1,783,706
Posted By RAT 5

So when are the pilots who have gajones (there...

So when are the pilots who have gajones (there must be enough of them to affect the roster) going to make a very public block protest and leave a/c on the ground? Are you suggesting that all the...
Forum: Rumours & News
23rd Mar 2017, 19:01
Replies: 1,540
Views: 1,783,706
Posted By RAT 5

G60: Am I forgetting, but were they rostered for...

G60: Am I forgetting, but were they rostered for an out & back? Your suggesting they so were knackered for this approach, perhaps, but they still had the return sector to complete? Is that correct?
Forum: Rumours & News
12th Jun 2016, 20:18
Replies: 1,540
Views: 1,783,706
Posted By RAT 5

So now they will install a flashing light in...

So now they will install a flashing light in front of both pilots that alerts you to the trim switch being pressed: just like they did (steady lights) with the takeoff config & cabin alt. An added...
Forum: Rumours & News
7th Jun 2016, 19:04
Replies: 1,540
Views: 1,783,706
Posted By RAT 5

Except with such a box of chocolates I often...

Except with such a box of chocolates I often close my eyes to be surprised. You don't know what you're getting. NOT recommended on an a/c.
Forum: Rumours & News
7th Jun 2016, 17:54
Replies: 1,540
Views: 1,783,706
Posted By RAT 5

True; I was forgetting they initiated TOGA quite...

True; I was forgetting they initiated TOGA quite early, i.e. well above MDA. However, they had briefed and requested FL80, and the PF had asked on approach if the MCP had been set. It would have been...
Forum: Rumours & News
7th Jun 2016, 08:48
Replies: 1,540
Views: 1,783,706
Posted By RAT 5

you are climbing for a high altitude set in...

you are climbing for a high altitude set in MCP,forget to delete altitude restriction in FMS, FD suddenly says pitch down NOW!

Will that happen in TOGA? Is it not the case that MCP ALT controls in...
Forum: Rumours & News
2nd Jun 2016, 11:38
Replies: 1,540
Views: 1,783,706
Posted By RAT 5

Grounded a/c are the only things these types...

Grounded a/c are the only things these types understand. What has amazed me over the years is how these types of managers float around the world popping up in new start ups who need "candidates with...
Forum: Rumours & News
19th May 2016, 08:35
Replies: 1,540
Views: 1,783,706
Posted By RAT 5

I suppose if I have no chance of seeing ground...

I suppose if I have no chance of seeing ground anytime soon why would I be watching HUD at all?

I have no experience of a HUD, but this aspect was behind my question. If you can not 'look through'...
Forum: Rumours & News
18th May 2016, 18:38
Replies: 1,540
Views: 1,783,706
Posted By RAT 5

Simple question from the great ignorant: which is...

Simple question from the great ignorant: which is easier IMC/night, PFD HUD?
Forum: Rumours & News
10th May 2016, 11:02
Replies: 1,540
Views: 1,783,706
Posted By RAT 5

A lengthened hold is something I've used many...

A lengthened hold is something I've used many times and ATC were very helpful in allowing it. It proved useful one time when approaching destination with not a lot of extra, but a faint chance of...
Forum: Rumours & News
1st May 2016, 08:46
Replies: 1,540
Views: 1,783,706
Posted By RAT 5

the company told us that the communication has...

the company told us that the communication has been "lost"

Were the communications HF or ACARS or Sat phone? Would they not be on some recorder on board? The duty controller that night MUST know...
Forum: Rumours & News
28th Apr 2016, 19:40
Replies: 1,540
Views: 1,783,706
Posted By RAT 5

But you are forgetting these guys were not...

But you are forgetting these guys were not novices and they'd done it before. The u$64,000 question is "why was it done differently and like a novice?"
Forum: Rumours & News
27th Apr 2016, 19:23
Replies: 1,540
Views: 1,783,706
Posted By RAT 5

IMHO opinion what is vital in a crash like this...

IMHO opinion what is vital in a crash like this is that ALL the relevant facts are published. No BS white-wash. We, the profession, must demand full disclosure.
Forum: Rumours & News
25th Apr 2016, 17:14
Replies: 1,540
Views: 1,783,706
Posted By RAT 5

beardedclam: you are quite right and correct to...

beardedclam: you are quite right and correct to make your comment. The point I think many of the oldies are making is that much of the training today seems to discourage too much thinking for...
Forum: Rumours & News
25th Apr 2016, 08:31
Replies: 1,540
Views: 1,783,706
Posted By RAT 5

I'll add the strobe lights as well to my list to...

I'll add the strobe lights as well to my list to turn off in cloud. Only because it was written as an SOP was discretion allowed on the use of landing lights in LVO's.
I once feigned an epileptic...
Forum: Rumours & News
24th Apr 2016, 20:31
Replies: 1,540
Views: 1,783,706
Posted By RAT 5

So I turn them off as well in clouds. I was...

So I turn them off as well in clouds.

I was IMC, deep in cloud There was this red light mind thumping ef'ing irritating distracting light show going on outside. I turned off the collision beacon....
Forum: Rumours & News
23rd Apr 2016, 12:07
Replies: 1,540
Views: 1,783,706
Posted By RAT 5

Guys: they had only 55pax and some fuel. At that...

Guys: they had only 55pax and some fuel. At that weight there was more than enough thrust for any WEM; but at their height would they have received such a warning? Back to CVR. Or could it have been...
Forum: Rumours & News
22nd Apr 2016, 14:58
Replies: 1,540
Views: 1,783,706
Posted By RAT 5

It is quite possible they had a WS strong enough...

It is quite possible they had a WS strong enough to put them outside the stabilized approach criteria, triggering a go around.
At what height is your landing gate for stabilised approach?
Forum: Rumours & News
22nd Apr 2016, 10:16
Replies: 1,540
Views: 1,783,706
Posted By RAT 5

Thanks FW. Do we know if they actually had a WS...

Thanks FW. Do we know if they actually had a WS warning?

Back to the CVR being very important. Not only will it show a 'state of mind' before the event, it will give insight into why and perhaps...
Forum: Rumours & News
21st Apr 2016, 19:13
Replies: 1,540
Views: 1,783,706
Posted By RAT 5

Why level off prematurely would be more to the...

Why level off prematurely would be more to the point.

That was precisely my question.
Forum: Rumours & News
21st Apr 2016, 09:25
Replies: 1,540
Views: 1,783,706
Posted By RAT 5

At a height of 900 m there was a simultaneous...

At a height of 900 m there was a simultaneous control column nose down input and stabilizer nose down deflection from -2,5 deg (6,5 units) to +2,5 deg (1,5 units) (the FDR recorded a nose down...
Forum: Rumours & News
17th Apr 2016, 08:57
Replies: 1,540
Views: 1,783,706
Posted By RAT 5

Chronus: If I understand all that has been...

Chronus: If I understand all that has been written FZ's SOP is to fly these kind of approaches manually. Unless they engaged both A/P's (need to be below 1200'agl) then the GA would be GA anyway even...
Forum: Rumours & News
16th Apr 2016, 16:41
Replies: 1,540
Views: 1,783,706
Posted By RAT 5

Ive been reflecting on the build up to this....

Ive been reflecting on the build up to this. There is now discussion about the atmosphere, mental attitude the crew and perhaps tiredness. People have mentioned they had lots of fuel hence the hold....
Forum: Rumours & News
16th Apr 2016, 14:10
Replies: 1,540
Views: 1,783,706
Posted By RAT 5

If crews are safe it follows that pax will be...

If crews are safe it follows that pax will be too. I've not known a/c reverse into an accident. But you knew what I meant, I'm sure.
Forum: Rumours & News
16th Apr 2016, 12:59
Replies: 1,540
Views: 1,783,706
Posted By RAT 5

I once had a discussion with my CP. Firstly there...

I once had a discussion with my CP. Firstly there was the earlies & lates issue. We'd all seen the videos about owls & larks etc. All that good stuff about not flying if over-stressed or fatigued....
Forum: Rumours & News
15th Apr 2016, 13:57
Replies: 1,540
Views: 1,783,706
Posted By RAT 5

Scanning slows down significantly and eyelids...

Scanning slows down significantly and eyelids starts to feel heavier by the hour and the situational awareness declines drastically.

Those of more experience realise this is happening and adjust...
Forum: Rumours & News
15th Apr 2016, 09:01
Replies: 1,540
Views: 1,783,706
Posted By RAT 5

Modern displays can present one hell of a lot of...

Modern displays can present one hell of a lot of information all at once so that you need to understand what you are looking at and what to pay attention to.

Having come from the 'steam gauges' to...
Forum: Rumours & News
11th Apr 2016, 19:15
Replies: 1,540
Views: 1,783,706
Posted By RAT 5

Somehow I think "can't see the wood for the...

Somehow I think "can't see the wood for the trees" is becoming relevant to all the multi theory speculation.
Forum: Rumours & News
11th Apr 2016, 11:10
Replies: 1,540
Views: 1,783,706
Posted By RAT 5

I joined a company that was acquiring the new NG...

I joined a company that was acquiring the new NG a/c. Their GA manoeuvre/profile was carried over from their previous jet: full umph, 2 hands on control column until clean.
They then started...
Forum: Rumours & News
11th Apr 2016, 09:13
Replies: 1,540
Views: 1,783,706
Posted By RAT 5

One problem I see is this: crews are taught to do...

One problem I see is this: crews are taught to do only one GA profile. It is always practiced from DA and often - IMHO - written as a rushed manoeuvre and made worse by being very different to a...
Forum: Rumours & News
9th Apr 2016, 10:54
Replies: 1,540
Views: 1,783,706
Posted By RAT 5

Looking at this more from a human factors than...

Looking at this more from a human factors than technical: people speculate on disorientation, mis-reading a HUD, and other factors in the execution of the GA. I have no answers to my questions, I...
Forum: Rumours & News
6th Apr 2016, 09:02
Replies: 1,540
Views: 1,783,706
Posted By RAT 5

Amongst other things, LNAV won't arm with the FD...

Amongst other things, LNAV won't arm with the FD off. Ask me how I know ......

But that can be fixed.

The only problem is you risk being flayed alive at some airlines if you dare to switch off...
Forum: Rumours & News
2nd Apr 2016, 14:39
Replies: 1,540
Views: 1,783,706
Posted By RAT 5

One wonders if, considering how manual skills are...

One wonders if, considering how manual skills are not given priority by some operators, their published Safety Statement is correct in true spirit. Is it a case of words rather than deeds.
I did...
Forum: Rumours & News
2nd Apr 2016, 13:00
Replies: 1,540
Views: 1,783,706
Posted By RAT 5

If airlines, and BA is not the only one, forbid...

If airlines, and BA is not the only one, forbid raw data flying, and discourage manual flying entirely, why is a raw data ILS still in the type rating LST? The XAA's deem it a necessary skill. If so...
Forum: Rumours & News
24th Mar 2016, 12:36
Replies: 1,540
Views: 1,783,706
Posted By RAT 5

It is most disturbing to hear that even the...

It is most disturbing to hear that even the glamorous gulf airlines are tarred with the fatigue brush. Their external image is for well paid and looked after crews and heavily pampered pax -business...
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