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Forum: Rumours & News
26th Mar 2014, 14:10
Replies: 11,831
Views: 24,158,614
Posted By Lost in Saigon

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y17/msowsun/photo...

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How large is...
Forum: Rumours & News
26th Mar 2014, 12:40
Replies: 11,831
Views: 24,158,614
Posted By Lost in Saigon

The aircraft flew for over 7 hours so it was...

The aircraft flew for over 7 hours so it was either on autopilot, or it wasn't too "messy".
Forum: Rumours & News
26th Mar 2014, 12:16
Replies: 11,831
Views: 24,158,614
Posted By Lost in Saigon

Even after 30 mins, the aircraft can continue...

Even after 30 mins, the aircraft can continue flying and they still have a good old reliable standby magnetic "Spirit" compass.
...
Forum: Rumours & News
26th Mar 2014, 02:17
Replies: 11,831
Views: 24,158,614
Posted By Lost in Saigon

Here are some numbers for GE powered B777-200LR...

Here are some numbers for GE powered B777-200LR Long Range Cruise......

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y17/msowsun/photo%20stuff/Photo14/_777LRC.jpg~original
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Forum: Rumours & News
24th Mar 2014, 11:44
Replies: 11,831
Views: 24,158,614
Posted By Lost in Saigon

Yes, the standby's are puzzling to me as well. ...

Yes, the standby's are puzzling to me as well. Were they revenue or non-revenue standby's? Why can't they tells us the exact takeoff weight? Are they trying to hide something? As with everything...
Forum: Rumours & News
23rd Mar 2014, 15:11
Replies: 11,831
Views: 24,158,614
Posted By Lost in Saigon

That doesn't answer the question as to whether or...

That doesn't answer the question as to whether or not they "automatically" go to standby while selecting a new code.
Forum: Rumours & News
23rd Mar 2014, 15:06
Replies: 11,831
Views: 24,158,614
Posted By Lost in Saigon

Is it known what type of transponder MH370 had? ...

Is it known what type of transponder MH370 had?

There are at least two configurations that I know of. One has a keypad and one has rotary selectors. Do they both automatically go to "Standby"...
Forum: Rumours & News
23rd Mar 2014, 14:58
Replies: 11,831
Views: 24,158,614
Posted By Lost in Saigon

Was the FO finished with his training? Has it...

Was the FO finished with his training? Has it been established whether or not this was a Line Indoctrination flight?

The Captain was an examiner so there is a good chance the FO was not fully...
Forum: Rumours & News
23rd Mar 2014, 14:16
Replies: 11,831
Views: 24,158,614
Posted By Lost in Saigon

This FO was new to the aircraft. Was he even told...

This FO was new to the aircraft. Was he even told there was no need? Even if he was, old habits are hard to break.
Forum: Rumours & News
23rd Mar 2014, 12:29
Replies: 11,831
Views: 24,158,614
Posted By Lost in Saigon

Yes, but what percentage of MAS 777 flights only...

Yes, but what percentage of MAS 777 flights only have two crew?

It could be a rare occurrence if most 777 flights are longer and shorter flights are done with other aircraft types.
Forum: Rumours & News
22nd Mar 2014, 21:22
Replies: 11,831
Views: 24,158,614
Posted By Lost in Saigon

Yes, there is a procedure that allows cabin crew...

Yes, there is a procedure that allows cabin crew to enter if both pilots are disabled. One possible scenario is that in addition to the pilots, the cabin crew and passengers were also disabled.
...
Forum: Rumours & News
21st Mar 2014, 23:07
Replies: 11,831
Views: 24,158,614
Posted By Lost in Saigon

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y17/msowsun/photo...

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y17/msowsun/photo%20stuff/Photo14/_MH370a.jpg~original
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y17/msowsun/photo%20stuff/Photo14/_MH370aa.jpg~original
Forum: Rumours & News
21st Mar 2014, 23:00
Replies: 11,831
Views: 24,158,614
Posted By Lost in Saigon

Not all COMMs are on the belly. Some Aircraft...

Not all COMMs are on the belly. Some Aircraft have VHF on both the belly and the roof. HF and SATCOM would also be usable. You can use SATCOM to call your girlfriend's cellphone if needed.
...
Forum: Rumours & News
21st Mar 2014, 14:19
Replies: 11,831
Views: 24,158,614
Posted By Lost in Saigon

I think you all severely underestimate what the...

I think you all severely underestimate what the "Bad Guys" already know.

Many First Class or Business Class passengers have first hand knowledge simply by observing what goes on in plain view. ...
Forum: Rumours & News
20th Mar 2014, 17:26
Replies: 11,831
Views: 24,158,614
Posted By Lost in Saigon

I would assume one-way valves are there to keep...

I would assume one-way valves are there to keep the fuel from venting overboard. There must also be vents that allow air into the tank as fuel is consumed.

...
Forum: Rumours & News
20th Mar 2014, 12:31
Replies: 11,831
Views: 24,158,614
Posted By Lost in Saigon

Even if intact, the wing tanks have vents, and I...

Even if intact, the wing tanks have vents, and I would expect them to be filled with water after this length of time.
Forum: Rumours & News
19th Mar 2014, 21:36
Replies: 11,831
Views: 24,158,614
Posted By Lost in Saigon

I just saw on the television news that the...

I just saw on the television news that the Malaysian Authorities are saying that they believe the waypoints must have been pre-programmed because the turn observed on radar was very gradual and...
Forum: Rumours & News
19th Mar 2014, 17:14
Replies: 11,831
Views: 24,158,614
Posted By Lost in Saigon

Okay, you got me there.... Let me rephrase...

Okay, you got me there....

Let me rephrase that....

No INTELLIGENT Hijacker or suicidal pilot would let the fuel run down that low because it means you were no longer able to control the...
Forum: Rumours & News
19th Mar 2014, 17:10
Replies: 11,831
Views: 24,158,614
Posted By Lost in Saigon

I would expect lots of surface wreckage. ...

I would expect lots of surface wreckage.

Even if “Sully” Sullenberger tried to land a B777 at night on ocean swells I would expect lots of surface wreckage.
Forum: Rumours & News
19th Mar 2014, 16:58
Replies: 11,831
Views: 24,158,614
Posted By Lost in Saigon

Normal fuel at departure means at 08:11 the fuel...

Normal fuel at departure means at 08:11 the fuel was nearly exhausted. Therefore anything that happened after 08:11 was totally unplanned.

No Hijacker or suicidal pilot would let the fuel run down...
Forum: Rumours & News
19th Mar 2014, 15:24
Replies: 11,831
Views: 24,158,614
Posted By Lost in Saigon

Sorry, I missed that part about stationary pings....

Sorry, I missed that part about stationary pings.

Are you saying that is proof the aircraft landed or was ditched intact?
Forum: Rumours & News
19th Mar 2014, 15:09
Replies: 11,831
Views: 24,158,614
Posted By Lost in Saigon

Assuming a "normal" fuel load for this flight was...

Assuming a "normal" fuel load for this flight was boarded when it departed at 00:41, and assuming the pinging at 8:11 is accurate, the aircraft was most likely flown until it ran out of fuel.
...
Forum: Rumours & News
18th Mar 2014, 01:26
Replies: 11,831
Views: 24,158,614
Posted By Lost in Saigon

As I said before, I have no intimate knowledge of...

As I said before, I have no intimate knowledge of Malaysia's ACARS reporting capability. I doubt you do either. From what I have seen so far, I bet the Malaysians don't even know....

In any...
Forum: Rumours & News
18th Mar 2014, 00:41
Replies: 11,831
Views: 24,158,614
Posted By Lost in Saigon

I have no idea what level of ACARS reporting...

I have no idea what level of ACARS reporting Malaysian has but.....

ACARS is not all knowing. If there is un-annuciated fire, ACARS will not know about it and will not report it.

How could it?
Forum: Rumours & News
17th Mar 2014, 14:09
Replies: 11,831
Views: 24,158,614
Posted By Lost in Saigon

You are correct. It is possible. 1) The...

You are correct. It is possible.

1) The aircraft could have turned right while still on autopilot if someone put it in heading mode and selected a new heading

Or...

2) The autopilot could...
Forum: Rumours & News
17th Mar 2014, 11:37
Replies: 11,831
Views: 24,158,614
Posted By Lost in Saigon

Thanks for the suggestion. The FANS Operations...

Thanks for the suggestion. The FANS Operations Manual makes for interesting reading. Way more info than we get in our regular training. It looks like whoever programmed the turn didn't know about it...
Forum: Rumours & News
17th Mar 2014, 02:20
Replies: 11,831
Views: 24,158,614
Posted By Lost in Saigon

None that I know of, and certainly not on the...

None that I know of, and certainly not on the B777 fleet that I fly.
Forum: Rumours & News
17th Mar 2014, 01:52
Replies: 11,831
Views: 24,158,614
Posted By Lost in Saigon

Yes, we now have news media reporting that the...

Yes, we now have news media reporting that the Malaysians are saying the turn was "Pre-programmed". What they aren't aren't saying is how they know this.

I fly the B777 and I can't think of a way...
Forum: Rumours & News
13th Mar 2014, 14:37
Replies: 11,831
Views: 24,158,614
Posted By Lost in Saigon

Of course you can change your aircraft ID (call...

Of course you can change your aircraft ID (call sign) in the cockpit. The call sign is your flight number as in "MH 370". This changes for each flight and is not specific to any one aircraft.

I...
Forum: Rumours & News
13th Mar 2014, 13:57
Replies: 11,831
Views: 24,158,614
Posted By Lost in Saigon

AFAIK the aircraft identity is not coded into the...

AFAIK the aircraft identity is not coded into the transponder. ATC enters the aircraft ident into their system when they assign the transponder code. I would expect that if you select the same code...
Forum: Rumours & News
13th Mar 2014, 01:00
Replies: 11,831
Views: 24,158,614
Posted By Lost in Saigon

The debris in the photos is no longer at that...

The debris in the photos is no longer at that location.
Forum: Rumours & News
12th Mar 2014, 22:50
Replies: 11,831
Views: 24,158,614
Posted By Lost in Saigon

The 777 is fly-by-wire and even with the...

The 777 is fly-by-wire and even with the autopilot disconnected it has some authority over the flight controls. These "protections" are over-bank, over-speed, and stall protection. That would help...
Forum: Rumours & News
12th Mar 2014, 21:14
Replies: 11,831
Views: 24,158,614
Posted By Lost in Saigon

The largest piece spotted by the Chinese...

The largest piece spotted by the Chinese satellite is 79 feet by 72 feet.

My first instinct is that it seems too large to be from a 777. Especially since it is floating on the surface.
...
Forum: Rumours & News
12th Mar 2014, 20:25
Replies: 11,831
Views: 24,158,614
Posted By Lost in Saigon

The autopilot would not be able to maintain the...

The autopilot would not be able to maintain the desired flight path and would then automatically disconnect. At that point the aircraft would be uncontrolled and would eventually crash.
Forum: Rumours & News
12th Mar 2014, 20:22
Replies: 11,831
Views: 24,158,614
Posted By Lost in Saigon

43,100 is the certified maximum altitude, but it...

43,100 is the certified maximum altitude, but it could fly higher. There would not be structural failure. It would simply stop climbing at the limit of its performance for the power and weight. There...
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