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Forum: Rumours & News

24th Nov 2013, 10:27

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Russian B737 Crash at Kazan.

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Posted By The Ancient Geek

The accident happened in Russia to a locally...

The accident happened in Russia to a locally registered aircraft.
It is their sole responsibility, they are free to ask anyone or nobody for help as they see fit.

It is normal practice for the...

Forum: Rumours & News

21st Nov 2013, 15:51

Replies: 474

Russian B737 Crash at Kazan.

Views: 1,471,396

Posted By The Ancient Geek

Heh - and the other C182 gotcha, short field...

Heh - and the other C182 gotcha, short field approach with flaps 40, instructor say go around, full power and push forward --- Eeek it wont climb.
Slow realisation - you still have flaps 40 = DUH.

Forum: Rumours & News

21st Nov 2013, 14:04

Replies: 474

Russian B737 Crash at Kazan.

Views: 1,471,396

Posted By The Ancient Geek

Wihout getting into a stupid Boeing vs Airbus war...

Wihout getting into a stupid Boeing vs Airbus war PLEASE.

ISTM that the envelope protection of an A320 could possibly have prevented this. Or possibly not ?

Forum: Rumours & News

21st Nov 2013, 00:00

Replies: 474

Russian B737 Crash at Kazan.

Views: 1,471,396

Posted By The Ancient Geek

But easily taught under the hood in a light...

But easily taught under the hood in a light aircraft.
Which is where, IMHO, all pilots should learn about recovery from unusual attitudes.

A few hours per year in an aerobatic trainer should be...

Forum: Rumours & News

18th Nov 2013, 10:25

Replies: 474

Russian B737 Crash at Kazan.

Views: 1,471,396

Posted By The Ancient Geek

From the above, a credible possible scenario :- ...

From the above, a credible possible scenario :-

Flap problems so crew attempts a flapless landing.
Flapless landing misjudged, too deep so go around. (easily done)
Go around without flaps is not...

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