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Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
4th Dec 2023, 23:15
Replies: 488
Views: 124,423
Posted By Chiefttp

The FAA doesn’t seem to have funding to hire more...

The FAA doesn’t seem to have funding to hire more controllers but the IRS is hiring 80,000 new agents, and we have plenty of cash to house and feed millions of illegals entering the country....
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
1st Dec 2023, 12:03
Replies: 488
Views: 124,423
Posted By Chiefttp

I find it amazing that the Austin Tower...

I find it amazing that the Austin Tower controller was not familiar with SMGCS or Knew what a CAT 3 approach was. The root of the problem..
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
13th Oct 2023, 20:58
Replies: 488
Views: 124,423
Posted By Chiefttp

Any of you who expect the NYT to be impartial,...

Any of you who expect the NYT to be impartial, informative and have any credibility are living in the 1960's.
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
4th Mar 2023, 01:24
Replies: 488
Views: 124,423
Posted By Chiefttp

what are you talking about? ...

what are you talking about?

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Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
2nd Mar 2023, 18:20
Replies: 488
Views: 124,423
Posted By Chiefttp

WillowRun 6-3, Thanks for the insight and link....

WillowRun 6-3,
Thanks for the insight and link. Herein lies the problem with our current “Woke culture”. Lately it’s less important what qualifications a person has for a position, than it is on...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
1st Mar 2023, 21:53
Replies: 488
Views: 124,423
Posted By Chiefttp

Del Prado, You make a good point, and...

Del Prado,

You make a good point, and I’m sure someone in the FAA or NTSB will consider how low vis ops are handled in other countries. Perhaps some procedures may be implemented here...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
28th Feb 2023, 19:47
Replies: 488
Views: 124,423
Posted By Chiefttp

“IMO it’s a total brain fart by Tower.” And...

“IMO it’s a total brain fart by Tower.”
And this is what this whole incident will boil down to, “What the Heck was Tower thinking?”
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
28th Feb 2023, 15:33
Replies: 488
Views: 124,423
Posted By Chiefttp

Nordic777. At my company, before we fly an...

Nordic777.
At my company, before we fly an actual CAT II/IIII approach we are required by company SOP’s to brief the approach as per a special CAT II. /III briefing guide. The Briefing guide is 4...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
27th Feb 2023, 19:46
Replies: 488
Views: 124,423
Posted By Chiefttp

It is the same in the U.S. as it is in the U.K....

It is the same in the U.S. as it is in the U.K. with minor differences.

Our system as it pertains to low vis operations mirrors yours in the U.K. except we don’t announce LVP. For example, If you...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
25th Feb 2023, 13:26
Replies: 488
Views: 124,423
Posted By Chiefttp

Punkalouver, My companies SOP’s are as...

Punkalouver,

My companies SOP’s are as we are cleared for takeoff, our takeoff flow is, confirm and verbalize the proper runway and heading, all lights on, Weather /Terrain radar on, and...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
25th Feb 2023, 12:32
Replies: 488
Views: 124,423
Posted By Chiefttp

I disagree, Not clearing another aircraft to...

I disagree, Not clearing another aircraft to Takeoff in extremely low visibility, while another Aircraft is 3 Miles away is the root cause of this problem! Secondary issue is how aware the Southwest...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
22nd Feb 2023, 11:53
Replies: 488
Views: 124,423
Posted By Chiefttp

DownwindMaddland, For all the speculation...

DownwindMaddland,

For all the speculation and opinions voiced on this thread, I think you hit the nail on the head. It’s going to boil down to the Tower Controllers incredulous decision to...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
20th Feb 2023, 14:09
Replies: 488
Views: 124,423
Posted By Chiefttp

ExDac, Easier to type! I’m getting Carpel...

ExDac,
Easier to type! I’m getting Carpel Tunnel syndrome typing SMGCS 10 times!

This incident will boil down to
1. What was going through the mind of the Tower Controller when he cleared...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
20th Feb 2023, 13:20
Replies: 488
Views: 124,423
Posted By Chiefttp

Flight Detent, This is a correct summation. ...

Flight Detent,
This is a correct summation.

” While the US don't have that box they still have the tools from it (protection areas, separation standards) and by all known means the ATCO failed to...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
20th Feb 2023, 02:43
Replies: 488
Views: 124,423
Posted By Chiefttp

I will reiterate, that in the U.S. we don’t just...

I will reiterate, that in the U.S. we don’t just “try” to fly a Cat 2/3 approach. As in Europe, the aircraft, aircrew, airport lighting, and navaids have to be certified to fly and operate in CAT 2/3...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
18th Feb 2023, 22:12
Replies: 488
Views: 124,423
Posted By Chiefttp

For the 4th or 5th time in this thread I will...

For the 4th or 5th time in this thread I will explain how it works in the U.S. We fly the aircraft, and check the weather/ATIS like pilots do in any other country, if the airport or ATIS is reporting...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
17th Feb 2023, 00:39
Replies: 488
Views: 124,423
Posted By Chiefttp

I’m interested to see what part the enhanced ...

I’m interested to see what part the enhanced vision system (EVS) played as it related to FedEx’s actions. On one hand I tend to believe the FedEx crew, through the use of their enhanced vision...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
16th Feb 2023, 12:59
Replies: 488
Views: 124,423
Posted By Chiefttp

FlightDetent, Even if the vis was better than...

FlightDetent,
Even if the vis was better than what was reported, it is Not NORMAL in the U.S. to clear an aircraft to takeoff, in front of another aircraft on a 3 mile final! I fly for a very large...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
14th Feb 2023, 12:30
Replies: 488
Views: 124,423
Posted By Chiefttp

ATC Watcher, You asked, I assure you...

ATC Watcher,
You asked,


I assure you 100%, that allowing an aircraft to takeoff in extreme low visibility conditions, with another Aircraft on 3 mile final, who happens to be flying one of the...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
13th Feb 2023, 21:30
Replies: 488
Views: 124,423
Posted By Chiefttp

It’s also enlightening, when the slightest...

It’s also enlightening, when the slightest mention of the Tower controllers history and poor performance is jumped on by the woke crowd. If what they are saying is true about his past, and his...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
11th Feb 2023, 09:01
Replies: 488
Views: 124,423
Posted By Chiefttp

​​​​​​ Chiefttp Of course, but there was...

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Chiefttp

Of course, but there was probably a delay in the cockpit as they digested the incredulous takeoff clearance given by Tower, and accepted by Southwest, while simultaneously trying...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
10th Feb 2023, 12:16
Replies: 488
Views: 124,423
Posted By Chiefttp

Waito, Remember, the FedEx aircraft had an...

Waito,
Remember, the FedEx aircraft had an enhanced vision system (FLIR) or something similar, so He may have been able to see the progress of the Southwest jet’s takeoff role and was hoping the...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
9th Feb 2023, 16:47
Replies: 488
Views: 124,423
Posted By Chiefttp

Flight Dentent, Good discussion, BFS Grad...

Flight Dentent,

Good discussion, BFS Grad stated in so much as we (U.S.) don’t have any official announcement of “Low Vis” Ops in effect. But if the Weather is below 800-2 there are different hold...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
9th Feb 2023, 13:44
Replies: 488
Views: 124,423
Posted By Chiefttp

22/04, I fly a 767 for a large cargo...

22/04,
I fly a 767 for a large cargo operator. Been doing it now for 3 decades, plus military flying. I can’t recall an announcement that Low visibility procedures are in effect. It is assumed...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
8th Feb 2023, 18:28
Replies: 488
Views: 124,423
Posted By Chiefttp

I’ll throw this out there for discussion....

I’ll throw this out there for discussion. SouthWest’s call to Tower, stating “Southwest Holding short Rwy 18L , we’re ready” was totally unnecessary and One can argue was the catalyst of this entire...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
8th Feb 2023, 15:41
Replies: 488
Views: 124,423
Posted By Chiefttp

I was giving them the benefit of the doubt, but I...

I was giving them the benefit of the doubt, but I agree they knew FedEx was on final. This whole incident can be summarized by
“What were They/He Thinking” “Tea, no biscuits “ for all! Fed Ex,...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
8th Feb 2023, 14:28
Replies: 488
Views: 124,423
Posted By Chiefttp

FedEx may have delayed his go-around to see if...

FedEx may have delayed his go-around to see if the razor thin spacing that Tower controller caused by issuing the take-off clearance to SW would work out. This happens often in VFR conditions, NEVER...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
6th Feb 2023, 13:59
Replies: 488
Views: 124,423
Posted By Chiefttp

In the US, it is implied that when the wx is...

In the US, it is implied that when the wx is below 800/2 or vis is low enough for Cat2/3 ops we hold short at the Cat2 hold short line painted on the taxiway. Also, for informational purposes, in the...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
6th Feb 2023, 11:59
Replies: 488
Views: 124,423
Posted By Chiefttp

Bean, I’ll just throw this out there, If a...

Bean,
I’ll just throw this out there,
If a Tower Controller states “Go Around, I say again Go Around”
My reply would be “Callsign xxx , On the Go” 40 years of using that phraseology,...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
6th Feb 2023, 11:33
Replies: 488
Views: 124,423
Posted By Chiefttp

Question for my English brethren, at one point,...

Question for my English brethren, at one point, did you use the term “overshoot” to mean a “Go Around”?
I do believe that this incident, as well as the JFK near miss will place a new emphasis on...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
6th Feb 2023, 01:32
Replies: 488
Views: 124,423
Posted By Chiefttp

First of all, Austin’s airport isn’t busy enough...

First of all, Austin’s airport isn’t busy enough to clear a 737 to takeoff in front of a 767 on 3 mile final, flying a Cat 3 approach no less. Actually no airport is that busy! The Tower controller...
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