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Forum: Rumours & News
17th Dec 2019, 02:41
Replies: 4,656
Views: 4,779,301
Posted By 568

There may also be a problem with the insurance...

There may also be a problem with the insurance underwriters until "the fix" is in place.
Customer acceptance flights probably haven't taken place on the parked jets.
Forum: Rumours & News
16th Dec 2019, 07:17
Replies: 4,656
Views: 4,779,301
Posted By 568

Yes indeed. But Airbus flight control law...

Yes indeed.
But Airbus flight control law doesn't compare with 737 and I flew the Diesel-9/15/32, which is so far removed from both types with regard to flight control law, hydraulics, etc etc!
Forum: Rumours & News
16th Dec 2019, 07:15
Replies: 4,656
Views: 4,779,301
Posted By 568

As you don't fly the type I will try to keep this...

As you don't fly the type I will try to keep this comment on a level playing field.
Sensors installed on most modern transport aircraft "don't lie". That's why I asked the question regarding your...
Forum: Rumours & News
11th Dec 2019, 01:49
Replies: 4,656
Views: 4,779,301
Posted By 568

Glad you brought that up as I was looking at the...

Glad you brought that up as I was looking at the quoted hours. A check on the weather since October (Seattle had a dry November with foggy mornings) would also show that most flight hours couldn't...
Forum: Rumours & News
11th Dec 2019, 01:44
Replies: 4,656
Views: 4,779,301
Posted By 568

Nope, Only the original aircraft is used for...

Nope,
Only the original aircraft is used for test such as flutter and wind up turns. Customer aircraft are not used for purposes of testing new equipment, requirements etc.
Forum: Rumours & News
4th Dec 2019, 22:30
Replies: 4,656
Views: 4,779,301
Posted By 568

Grebe, Appreciate you posting that...

Grebe,

Appreciate you posting that information.
Interesting times ahead and one wonders what led to his retirement now, and not last year, as he had planned.
Forum: Rumours & News
4th Dec 2019, 00:50
Replies: 4,656
Views: 4,779,301
Posted By 568

Just to correct your comment about "writing...

Just to correct your comment about "writing manuals".
The technical pilots do not write the manuals or books, as another department does this. All technical pilots do is to ensure that new changes...
Forum: Rumours & News
2nd Dec 2019, 04:06
Replies: 4,656
Views: 4,779,301
Posted By 568

Could it also be a special flight permit for...

Could it also be a special flight permit for certain flights?
Thought B1 flights out of Renton were on the exp cert anyway?
Forum: Rumours & News
20th Nov 2019, 16:22
Replies: 4,656
Views: 4,779,301
Posted By 568

Indeed you are correct Dave. I was up early...

Indeed you are correct Dave.
I was up early this morning hence my quick post.

Some B1 test flights also check the rudder trim on 737 NG's,at full flap, to be certian that the rudder trim is to...
Forum: Rumours & News
20th Nov 2019, 09:17
Replies: 4,656
Views: 4,779,301
Posted By 568

Each new aircraft is stalled in the air in both...

Each new aircraft is stalled in the air in both clean and full flap landing configurations.
The stall speed and stick force gradient is measured to compare with data derived from previous flight...
Forum: Rumours & News
6th Nov 2019, 23:54
Replies: 4,656
Views: 4,779,301
Posted By 568

Yes indeed, all will be revealed at the...

Yes indeed, all will be revealed at the appropriate time.
Forum: Rumours & News
6th Nov 2019, 23:31
Replies: 4,656
Views: 4,779,301
Posted By 568

This will be Boeing proprietary information,...

This will be Boeing proprietary information, which is not available to the public.
Forum: Rumours & News
6th Nov 2019, 23:30
Replies: 4,656
Views: 4,779,301
Posted By 568

Appreciate the link, thanks. One word,...

Appreciate the link, thanks.
One word, "unbelievable".
Unless they pull their heads out of their "you know what", I shudder to comprehend what lies beyond "Thunder dome" mark deux.
Forum: Rumours & News
5th Nov 2019, 15:44
Replies: 4,656
Views: 4,779,301
Posted By 568

I would say most of the posters here (including...

I would say most of the posters here (including myself) would agree with your comments, great response.
Forum: Rumours & News
5th Nov 2019, 15:42
Replies: 4,656
Views: 4,779,301
Posted By 568

Excellent response.

Excellent response.
Forum: Rumours & News
5th Nov 2019, 02:37
Replies: 4,656
Views: 4,779,301
Posted By 568

Do you fly the 737?Thanks.

Do you fly the 737?Thanks.
Forum: Rumours & News
4th Nov 2019, 03:44
Replies: 4,656
Views: 4,779,301
Posted By 568

Just an FYI: The 747-400 can auto land with...

Just an FYI:

The 747-400 can auto land with a loss of one hydraulic system but It was never certified or flight tested in this configuration for the type certificate.
Forum: Rumours & News
4th Nov 2019, 03:15
Replies: 4,656
Views: 4,779,301
Posted By 568

Sound comments.After hearing the response (s)...

Sound comments.After hearing the response (s) from Muilenburg at the Congressional hearings, one has to wonder if the Board, senior bean counters and upper Management "types" have a grip on actual...
Forum: Rumours & News
2nd Nov 2019, 05:29
Replies: 4,656
Views: 4,779,301
Posted By 568

Please re-read my comments relating to that post....

Please re-read my comments relating to that post.
MCAS was intended to replicate "stick force gradient" in the low speed stall flight envelope. I have stalled the real aircraft 737/747/757/767...
Forum: Rumours & News
2nd Nov 2019, 04:44
Replies: 4,656
Views: 4,779,301
Posted By 568

Right on point. If only Boeing had been...

Right on point.

If only Boeing had been "open" in all of the MAX certification, this thread and the loss of 346 lives wouldn't have occurred.
I have enjoyed reading your prior missives.
Forum: Rumours & News
2nd Nov 2019, 04:05
Replies: 4,656
Views: 4,779,301
Posted By 568

Interesting. I too am rated on many Boeing Jets...

Interesting.
I too am rated on many Boeing Jets (737/747/757/767, all models) to name a few, but the numbers after a type signify incremental changes to the original aircraft such as seat capacity,...
Forum: Rumours & News
1st Nov 2019, 22:25
Replies: 4,656
Views: 4,779,301
Posted By 568

As the MAX was based on "old type" 737...

As the MAX was based on "old type" 737 certification, the addition of a stick nudger/pusher probably would have resulted in a "new type" certificate, which was why the MAX was meant to be a "common...
Forum: Rumours & News
27th Oct 2019, 16:35
Replies: 4,656
Views: 4,779,301
Posted By 568

Agree with your comments and quotes from the...

Agree with your comments and quotes from the FCTM.
My response was to another poster who had asked what actions would to do if IAS disagree caution appeared at 200 feet AGL. Fly the aircraft then...
Forum: Rumours & News
26th Oct 2019, 23:24
Replies: 4,656
Views: 4,779,301
Posted By 568

At 200 ft AGL given the caution, I would fly the...

At 200 ft AGL given the caution, I would fly the aircraft in the current configuration. Of course it is all to easy to make these comments now that we have an official report of the accident.

The...
Forum: Rumours & News
26th Oct 2019, 16:02
Replies: 4,656
Views: 4,779,301
Posted By 568

Your post was really funny. Seems that Boeing...

Your post was really funny.
Seems that Boeing will soon be making subs.

How on earth is this new person going to fix the current state of affairs at Boeing? I don't know if he has any experience...
Forum: Rumours & News
26th Oct 2019, 05:14
Replies: 4,656
Views: 4,779,301
Posted By 568

True, but then the NG didn't have MCAS and new...

True, but then the NG didn't have MCAS and new stab deflection.
Forum: Rumours & News
26th Oct 2019, 04:24
Replies: 4,656
Views: 4,779,301
Posted By 568

Whilst I agree with what you say, I would like to...

Whilst I agree with what you say, I would like to add the following:

Most of the worlds NAA's do not train "outside the box". Companies see the cost of training as "expensive" which reduces their...
Forum: Rumours & News
26th Oct 2019, 02:37
Replies: 4,656
Views: 4,779,301
Posted By 568

The engineer on the fatal flight wasn't qualified...

The engineer on the fatal flight wasn't qualified to sign for 737 MAX release.
Forum: Rumours & News
26th Oct 2019, 02:34
Replies: 4,656
Views: 4,779,301
Posted By 568

The QRH for airspeed unreliable has approximately...

The QRH for airspeed unreliable has approximately 5 steps before you consult the PERF INFLIGHT tables to establish pitch and power for phase of flight.
The furthest ASI is on the standby IFSD (near...
Forum: Rumours & News
25th Oct 2019, 22:14
Replies: 4,656
Views: 4,779,301
Posted By 568

Indeed you are correct My response was a...

Indeed you are correct
My response was a general comment about autopilot engagement.
Forum: Rumours & News
25th Oct 2019, 19:58
Replies: 4,656
Views: 4,779,301
Posted By 568

Thanks for posting the text. I am aware of the...

Thanks for posting the text.
I am aware of the various aspects of autopilot engagement/technical details as I was an instructor on the 737 (all series) and have over 25 years flying and training on...
Forum: Rumours & News
25th Oct 2019, 17:19
Replies: 4,656
Views: 4,779,301
Posted By 568

For autopilot engagement the aircraft must be...

For autopilot engagement the aircraft must be trimmed properly so maybe the autopilot (s) would not be available to the crew.
Forum: Rumours & News
23rd Oct 2019, 16:30
Replies: 4,656
Views: 4,779,301
Posted By 568

Smile No problem I know what you were getting at and...

No problem
I know what you were getting at and yes I agree with your comments in full.
Forum: Rumours & News
23rd Oct 2019, 14:41
Replies: 4,656
Views: 4,779,301
Posted By 568

I was informed by a mutual friend on the Renton...

I was informed by a mutual friend on the Renton flight line that this was one of the reasons that the air stairs would have to be changed, plus jet bridges at airports, so that’s what I am passing on.
Forum: Rumours & News
23rd Oct 2019, 11:35
Replies: 4,656
Views: 4,779,301
Posted By 568

If the gear was made taller then this may have...

If the gear was made taller then this may have been an issue with the front air stairs not being long enough to reach the ground.
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