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10th Mar 2015, 16:51
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Posted By Lonewolf_50

And if there were a hand on the controls all the...

And if there were a hand on the controls all the way down? 777 glide ratio would expand that entry point by quite a bit more than 20 nm. ;)
4th Mar 2015, 12:34
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Posted By Lonewolf_50

Searches cost money. There is not infinite...

Searches cost money. There is not infinite budget for such a search.
Who would fund the continuing effort beyond point in time "X" is a pertinent question.
11th Feb 2015, 15:23
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Posted By Lonewolf_50

Andrew, the point you raise became evident early...

Andrew, the point you raise became evident early in this investigation of this lost hull. What is interesting is how the various "solution" presenters seem to have overlooked that point.
Not...
12th Dec 2014, 14:59
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Posted By Lonewolf_50

Just a thought about this faux concern vis a vis...

Just a thought about this faux concern vis a vis 3 transponders. Uninformed complaints / criticisms seem to abound in the media these days.
1. The IFF/Transponder system doesn't need to be triple...
2nd Sep 2014, 15:30
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Posted By Lonewolf_50

chronus: Utterly disagree with your demand /...

chronus:

Utterly disagree with your demand / appeal for more info release on the criminal investigation. Considering the nature of this from the criminal aspect, the law enforcement folks are...
1st Jul 2014, 12:53
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Posted By Lonewolf_50

Form that article, a succinct summary:

Form that article, a succinct summary:
30th Jun 2014, 12:19
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Posted By Lonewolf_50

Not much good for searching underwater. There...

Not much good for searching underwater. There are far more important national security priorities that these assets get assigned to. That is what those UAV's were built and paid for.
24th Jun 2014, 19:17
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Posted By Lonewolf_50

Ian W, well answered on why there is global...

Ian W, well answered on why there is global aviation industry value in finding out what physical evidence may tell about what happened, and a few hints at who and how.

Whose dime? My offered...
24th Jun 2014, 13:00
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Posted By Lonewolf_50

Search to take decades? On whose dime?...

Search to take decades?

On whose dime? :confused:

This question is based on the practical matter of effort versus benefit. If the estimation is that the aircraft was in control and that a...
4th Jun 2014, 17:29
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Posted By Lonewolf_50

On the ground. AstraMike: Are Tim...

On the ground.

AstraMike:

Are Tim Clark's comments/concerns posted somewhere that you can link to?
Per your point on his background, a read well worth the time.

That last point you...
29th May 2014, 22:51
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Posted By Lonewolf_50

And at a similar depth underwater. ;)

And at a similar depth underwater. ;)
29th May 2014, 17:23
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Posted By Lonewolf_50

Or to an airfield near the south pole on the...

Or to an airfield near the south pole on the antarctic continent? You'd still flame out before you got there.
Looks like a decent bet.
21st May 2014, 16:32
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Posted By Lonewolf_50

Just a bit confused. Are the "pings near...

Just a bit confused.

Are the "pings near Australia" that are being referred to the Inmarsat satellite signals, or the underwater (hopefully the FDR/CVR beacon) signals being pursued by the...
19th May 2014, 16:46
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Posted By Lonewolf_50

Susier, Nik's explanation is superb. I shall be...

Susier, Nik's explanation is superb. I shall be sharing the link to that interview with everyone with whom I have discussed this missing plane event. Very understandable for the layman and pilot...
16th May 2014, 16:20
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Posted By Lonewolf_50

Would you care to explain how you think an EPIRB...

Would you care to explain how you think an EPIRB would have saved lives in this case? The aircraft is equipped with an ELT, it has radios galore, and the life rafts also have survival gear. For...
8th May 2014, 14:23
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Posted By Lonewolf_50

I think it worthwhile recalling that in the first...

I think it worthwhile recalling that in the first few days, the search began in the South China Sea and the Mallaca Straights.

Whatever inquiries and coordination was done with countries for a...
7th May 2014, 20:54
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Posted By Lonewolf_50

That makes more sense that GIGFY's nonsense about...

That makes more sense that GIGFY's nonsense about Diego Garcia. Note from history: with a far better estimated last position, and some floating wreckage, it still took a long time to find AF 447.
...
4th May 2014, 17:24
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Posted By Lonewolf_50

It does not surprise me. Third world country. ...

It does not surprise me.
Third world country.
Social norms with their own logic.
Midnight shift on a Friday night.
Possible cultural issues/obstacles.
1st May 2014, 23:21
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Posted By Lonewolf_50

Having read this "news story" about people...

Having read this "news story" about people listening to audio ... it proves that digging the fly crap out of the pepper is a fine art.
27th Apr 2014, 11:16
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Posted By Lonewolf_50

Fair point. Can't hurt to get it on before...

Fair point. Can't hurt to get it on before impact if you have the time/task load available.
26th Apr 2014, 16:51
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Posted By Lonewolf_50

Think through what that means in practical terms,...

Think through what that means in practical terms, on a flight deck, when the distinction between a malfunction and an emergency isn't always as clear as hindsight indicates, or for cases when a...
16th Apr 2014, 19:26
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Posted By Lonewolf_50

Concisely put. I hope your post survives. ...

Concisely put. I hope your post survives.

Uh, right. :uhoh: "Never happen again" is nice bloviation, not so much on reality.
Granted, this is a novel occurrence, albeit tragic.

Considering...
10th Apr 2014, 22:23
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Posted By Lonewolf_50

alloyboobtube: how strong is the pilot's union in...

alloyboobtube: how strong is the pilot's union in Malaysia, or at Malaysia Airlines? :confused: Isn't there anyone to act as voice/advocate for the crew on that aircraft?
10th Apr 2014, 20:57
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Posted By Lonewolf_50

jim: Not so sure about that. Depends upon how...

jim:
Not so sure about that. Depends upon how the plane hit the water. How many were in seat belts, at that point? Unknown. Was it a spiral down/smash or some form of ditching? Unknown.

On...
10th Apr 2014, 17:11
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Posted By Lonewolf_50

Carjockey: I was under the impression that Viet...

Carjockey:
I was under the impression that Viet Nam ATC alerted someone in Malaysia ATC. (around 0130-0140 or a bit after, when their attempt to contact the aircraft they expected went for naught)...
10th Apr 2014, 16:45
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Posted By Lonewolf_50

Wader2, I think the question being asked about...

Wader2, I think the question being asked about the time between about 0200 and 0800 (KL time) is "why no air search/scramble." I don't think anyone would fault the Malaysians for looking on the...
10th Apr 2014, 16:17
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Posted By Lonewolf_50

I see your point, Carjockey, and we sort of...

I see your point, Carjockey, and we sort of agree. The points you make weren't what the story was going on about. ;)

If the initial reaction was to begin with own assets, and they then later...
10th Apr 2014, 16:09
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Posted By Lonewolf_50

Not to be undertaken lightly. At a depth of over...

Not to be undertaken lightly. At a depth of over 10,000 feet, get remote vehicle into the cabin, get a grip on body, bring it to surface, get it into an appropriate box/bag/container, keep it on ice...
10th Apr 2014, 15:13
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Posted By Lonewolf_50

With respect, this is a non-story ...

With respect, this is a non-story (http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/malaysia/article/rmaf-deployed-search-aircraft-on-march-8-but-did-not-inform-anyone)Carjockey.

Makes sense. Get some eyes up...
10th Apr 2014, 13:54
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Posted By Lonewolf_50

Presumption: Beacon emissions are what are...

Presumption:
Beacon emissions are what are being hard. Beacon is still attached to FDR/CVR which is still attached to 9M-MRO.

Concerns:
1. Bottom contour of the local area. If it's...
9th Apr 2014, 17:17
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Posted By Lonewolf_50

oviano: I should have been less cryptic. Sorry....

oviano: I should have been less cryptic. Sorry. :)

There was nothing "sudden" about their progress in the search. This search has been going on for over a month. We in the public are not priviy...
8th Apr 2014, 20:24
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Posted By Lonewolf_50

Not likely. ASDIC is soooooooo last century....

Not likely. ASDIC is soooooooo last century. Modern naval forces tend to use SONAR. :} SONAR on warships would have a low probability of detecting that pinger. See a few dozen posts covering "why"...
8th Apr 2014, 15:36
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Posted By Lonewolf_50

Makes sense to me. Getting industry and civil...

Makes sense to me. Getting industry and civil aviation regulating bodies to come to agreement ... ball's in your court! :ok: Best wishes.
7th Apr 2014, 15:12
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Posted By Lonewolf_50

Dai_Farr: nice explanation ... almost makes me...

Dai_Farr: nice explanation ... almost makes me nostalgic for the old ASW days. :ok:

I think that if the receiver were below the axis of the deep sound channel, best hopes for detection would be...
7th Apr 2014, 14:49
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Posted By Lonewolf_50

"Tamper proof." "Fail safe." This...

"Tamper proof." "Fail safe."

This initiative is related to idiot proofing things. The world will always produce a better idiot.

Is there actually a problem? Let us examine, for example,...
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