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Forum: Rumours & News

23rd Apr 2010, 03:05

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Ash clouds threaten air traffic

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Posted By Halfnut

How One Airline Skirts Volcanic Ash Clouds -...

How One Airline Skirts Volcanic Ash Clouds - WSJ.com (http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704133804575198183757930998.html?KEYWORDS=airlines)

Forum: Rumours & News

21st Apr 2010, 22:36

Replies: 3,110

Ash clouds threaten air traffic

Views: 1,591,131

Posted By Halfnut

Sooooooooo how long was that Finnish Air Force...

Sooooooooo how long was that Finnish Air Force F-18 up?

Did it do multiple sorties transiting the ash clouds several times climbing and descending for eight to ten hours a day like a B-737 would...

Forum: Rumours & News

19th Apr 2010, 19:16

Replies: 3,110

Ash clouds threaten air traffic

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Posted By Halfnut

There are three key principles we are working on:...

There are three key principles we are working on:

1. there can be no compromise on safety;
RIGHT. NOTHING IS MORE IMPORTANT. WELL EXCEPT MAYBE PROFITS.

2. the work must be based on scientific...

Forum: Rumours & News

19th Apr 2010, 14:45

Replies: 3,110

Ash clouds threaten air traffic

Views: 1,591,131

Posted By Halfnut

WingoWango, Those flights were publicity...

WingoWango,

Those flights were publicity stunts.

If they had flown for 8 to 10 hours with multiple climbs and descents with thermal cycles like a real engine would go through for three or...

Forum: Rumours & News

19th Apr 2010, 14:35

Replies: 3,110

Ash clouds threaten air traffic

Views: 1,591,131

Posted By Halfnut

I'm glad to see they are going to open it up in...

I'm glad to see they are going to open it up in "stages." This will give the guys in SAR a chance to grab a bite to eat in the middle of their very busy day.

Someone should strap a 737 to their...

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