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Forum: Rumours & News
13th Jun 2023, 21:52
Replies: 117
Views: 46,271
Posted By MechEngr

I read a report claiming the NTSB was searching...

I read a report claiming the NTSB was searching for the recorder; I was unable to confirm anything on the NTSB website.
Forum: Rumours & News
7th Jun 2023, 04:40
Replies: 117
Views: 46,271
Posted By MechEngr

Gryder mentions the Payne Stewart plane was...

Gryder mentions the Payne Stewart plane was reported to have frosted windows - covered here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1999_South_Dakota_Learjet_crash#First_interception

On the other hand, the...
Forum: Rumours & News
6th Jun 2023, 11:45
Replies: 117
Views: 46,271
Posted By MechEngr

Before advanced autoland, perhaps FDRs and CVRs....

Before advanced autoland, perhaps FDRs and CVRs. could be added to decrease the mystery and investigation costs? If a traditional FDR isn't easily retrofitted, then a system that captures video of...
Forum: Rumours & News
5th Jun 2023, 23:34
Replies: 117
Views: 46,271
Posted By MechEngr

That would be an interesting option - build a...

That would be an interesting option - build a full motion platform hypobaric chamber for check flights with 20 - 30 minute bleed-down from the correct pressure. See how many crews notice. Make sure...
Forum: Rumours & News
5th Jun 2023, 12:38
Replies: 117
Views: 46,271
Posted By MechEngr

Those same mountains will kill a pilot that has...

Those same mountains will kill a pilot that has passed out. But maybe if the plane refuses to climb then a pilot with his wits about him will either put on oxygen and push the override or will avoid...
Forum: Rumours & News
5th Jun 2023, 12:00
Replies: 117
Views: 46,271
Posted By MechEngr

I was remarking on it being required, not if it...

I was remarking on it being required, not if it was available. Typical hypoxia causes** lead to the victims having no idea of the seriousness of the problem, so they would never start an emergency...
Forum: Rumours & News
5th Jun 2023, 11:43
Replies: 117
Views: 46,271
Posted By MechEngr

Sure. And no other occupants were seen waving....

Sure. And no other occupants were seen waving. Just like every other pressurization failure. But maybe they all had the fish,
Forum: Rumours & News
5th Jun 2023, 11:08
Replies: 117
Views: 46,271
Posted By MechEngr

If the cabin pressure gets above 10,000 feet (or...

If the cabin pressure gets above 10,000 feet (or some other agreed upon value) that the engines throttle back to a setting appropriate for cruise at that altitude.

I think it would have saved at...
Forum: Rumours & News
5th Jun 2023, 10:29
Replies: 117
Views: 46,271
Posted By MechEngr

On more modern aircraft are there...

On more modern aircraft are there design/regulatory mandates to override the throttles when the cabin pressure goes over 10,000 feet? It seems obvious enough. How many crashes would have been avoided...
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