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Forum: Rumours & News
20th Apr 2010, 17:31
Replies: 1,004
Views: 515,835
Posted By captplaystation

It has been mentioned that their first "hit" was...

It has been mentioned that their first "hit" was below the level of the runway threshold.
Even if they decided to push their luck and descend a little below minima (say 200' rather than 300' QFE)...
Forum: Rumours & News
18th Apr 2010, 20:45
Replies: 1,004
Views: 515,835
Posted By captplaystation

38 pages later, and looking at graphics of their...

38 pages later, and looking at graphics of their flightpath (BELOW the runway when they had the first impact! ! :eek: ) there is one question I would like to have the answer to.

What was set on...
Forum: Rumours & News
17th Apr 2010, 12:23
Replies: 1,004
Views: 515,835
Posted By captplaystation

EDLB, Oh no it's not a "myth" they did it...

EDLB,

Oh no it's not a "myth" they did it all right.

But I agree, it should be a "mystery" but I think most of us can already see why it isn't even that.

"Complete the mission " :=
Forum: Rumours & News
15th Apr 2010, 15:01
Replies: 1,004
Views: 515,835
Posted By captplaystation

In many EGPWS systems, if the aircraft is in...

In many EGPWS systems, if the aircraft is in landing configuration in a shallow descent the warnings are inhibited, otherwise the system would be shouting at you on every approach as you closed on...
Forum: Rumours & News
15th Apr 2010, 09:48
Replies: 1,004
Views: 515,835
Posted By captplaystation

If that is the case, one could wonder perhaps,...

If that is the case, one could wonder perhaps, when the radar was last calibrated/checked ?

If this was indeed a PAR & not a 2NDB procedure the hairs on the back of my neck are getting tingly.
Forum: Rumours & News
12th Apr 2010, 12:14
Replies: 1,004
Views: 515,835
Posted By captplaystation

Perhaps I am being thick here but, assuming they...

Perhaps I am being thick here but, assuming they had set the correct number of Hpa given by ATC there was no danger associated with believing they had set QNH when in fact it was QFE, if they...
Forum: Rumours & News
11th Apr 2010, 17:21
Replies: 1,004
Views: 515,835
Posted By captplaystation

Jeez, 2000hr command (or was it really 1939...

Jeez, 2000hr command (or was it really 1939 TOTAL ? :eek: ) isn't much experience (and over so many years) to be flying VIP's around, you would be lucky to get a sniff at DEC in some locos with...
Forum: Rumours & News
11th Apr 2010, 11:13
Replies: 1,004
Views: 515,835
Posted By captplaystation

1hr late = more pressure & less time to pick up...

1hr late = more pressure & less time to pick up the schedule in case of diversion and need for ground transport.
Forum: Rumours & News
11th Apr 2010, 11:02
Replies: 1,004
Views: 515,835
Posted By captplaystation

criss Possible indeed, if not too easy in the...

criss
Possible indeed, if not too easy in the current market.

IMHO, their perceived "self worth" or "job security" was probably still not enough to cancel out the real AND perceived pressure to...
Forum: Rumours & News
11th Apr 2010, 10:40
Replies: 1,004
Views: 515,835
Posted By captplaystation

So, you think they were in a good position to...

So, you think they were in a good position to leave ? current type Tu154, current job market ?

Or does being Polish and working in a control tower give you a different and more in depth...
Forum: Rumours & News
11th Apr 2010, 10:16
Replies: 1,004
Views: 515,835
Posted By captplaystation

Skimmed quickly through the last 10 pages and I...

Skimmed quickly through the last 10 pages and I didn't come upon it. Where exactly was the point of ground contact in relation to the R/W ? one report said 1.5km, was that 1.5km on final on the...
Forum: Rumours & News
10th Apr 2010, 20:47
Replies: 1,004
Views: 515,835
Posted By captplaystation

OK I'm outa here, first we have the Tu154 she is...

OK I'm outa here, first we have the Tu154 she is good aircraft (may be, but the poor old bird had some pretty crap owners/operators) then the BA CC luvvies (Oh , you are SO insensitive) now we have...
Forum: Rumours & News
10th Apr 2010, 18:52
Replies: 1,004
Views: 515,835
Posted By captplaystation

pbogdanovic Probably/Maybe you are right,...

pbogdanovic

Probably/Maybe you are right, and a large part of its poor record is down to the fact that is has been operated in a fairly non-standard way in countries with either decaying...
Forum: Rumours & News
10th Apr 2010, 17:02
Replies: 1,004
Views: 515,835
Posted By captplaystation

criss, I would be interested to know what...

criss,

I would be interested to know what you think I have posted that is "crap".

That the Tu154 has a poorer safety record than Western types

That the repeated attempts to accomplish a...
Forum: Rumours & News
10th Apr 2010, 09:33
Replies: 1,004
Views: 515,835
Posted By captplaystation

Pure speculation of course , but if it was a NPA...

Pure speculation of course , but if it was a NPA perhaps they got the lights @ low altitude and were attempting to manouvere at low level in poor vis to get a landing out of it it.

Never easy,...
Forum: Rumours & News
10th Apr 2010, 09:26
Replies: 1,004
Views: 515,835
Posted By captplaystation

Doubt it given the evident fire, don't think...

Doubt it given the evident fire, don't think these guys would be operating a VIP ship on a minimum fuel policy scenario, particularly given the weather.
Forum: Rumours & News
10th Apr 2010, 08:41
Replies: 1,004
Views: 515,835
Posted By captplaystation

I realise for any Polish person posting here...

I realise for any Polish person posting here there is an emotional connection, but please, don't try and convince anyone that a Tu154 era aircraft (no matter how well maintained and operated) will...
Forum: Rumours & News
10th Apr 2010, 08:29
Replies: 1,004
Views: 515,835
Posted By captplaystation

Depending of course on the cause, I guess this...

Depending of course on the cause, I guess this could have happened with another type.
Nonetheless it is dissapointing to see a country that escaped the shackles of communism so long ago still...
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