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# 1	Wind effect on descent Started 16th Jun 2021 by extricate Last post 08:28 by Capt Pit Bull	Tech Log	3 replies	38 views
	Hi there, I was looking through the diagram below and was puzzled. The diagram shows that with a stronger headwind and a fixed path, aircraft speed will reduce and vice versa. Shouldn't the speed increase with a stronger headwind component on descent?
# 2	Risk of flying close to MMO Started 16th Jun 2021 by extricate Last post 07:51 by extricate	Tech Log	2 replies	132 views
	Hi there, As per the below: Overspeed Avoidance during Descent Manual Flight at Crossover Altitude When in descent close to MMO, if in manual flight (AP off), the risk of exceedance of the VMO at the crossover altitude is high. In this situation, the flight crew should know its crossover altitude and anticipate the switch to speed by red... Read More
# 3	Caption Competition Mk III Started 23rd Feb 2021 by Hydromet Last post 05:49 by Kiltrash	Military Aviation	3.1k replies	96.7k views
	Thank you Wensleydale, I'll jump to it and find something suitable. Have a go at this one. Read More
# 4	Caption Competition Mk II Started 17th Dec 2019 by Buster Hyman Last post 05:36 by Senior Pilot	Military Aviation	10k replies	571.7k views
	[QUOTE=Kiltrash;10642121]Not a Caption. Buster has gone missing; he has had the call from Goodison Park[/QUOTE] Couldn't do much worse than the last 6! :mad: Anyway...many thanks Kilty. Always an honour. Seeing we're on a theme...
# 5	Widebody Holiday Jets Started 13th Jun 2021 by Mooncrest Last post 21:29 by WHBM	Aviation History and Nostalgia	45 replies	5.1k views
	OK, you've twisted my arm. Aer Lingus used to send their 747s to the Mediterranean and Canaries when not doing transatlantic schedules. Likewise their 707s. Aviaco would pinch 747s and A300s from Mother Iberia for their busy routes. Britannia kickstarted the 767's bucket and spade career. Braathens wasn't far behind but in the end, they pr... Read More
# 6	MoD charters aircraft to move personnel out of Afghanistan Started 15th Jun 2021 by Beatts Last post 21:55 by atakacs	Military Aviation	9 replies	1.9k views
	https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/mod-charters-aircraft-to-move-personnel-out-of-afghanistan/ Read More
# 7	All borders to reopen. Started 30th May 2020 by BNEA320 Last post 21:26 by mattyj	Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific	5.1k replies	747.7k views
	[url=https://www.travelweekly.com.au/article/wondering-when-international-travel-will-restart-this-new-chart-could-hold-the-answer/?utm_source=Adestra&utm_medium=email&utm_term=&utm_content=Wondering%20when%20international%20travel%20will%20restart%3F%20This%20new%20chart%20could%20hold%20the%20answer&utm_campaign=Travel%20Weekly%3A%20Thursday%2028... Read More
# 8	MOD Diversity Chief Started 30th May 2021 by Saintsman Last post 14:39 by The Helpful Stacker	Military Aviation	212 replies	25.9k views
	Yes, it was bound to happen in these times - a review of the rank convention. I'm sure she will never have to put her life on the line, but she will be comforted by knowing that the rank names are all politically correct when they are standing in the trenches. To be fair though, it's not her fault that the role has been created, nor the sala... Read More
# 9	The New rules interpretation thread. Started 15th Jun 2021 by compressor stall Last post 07:52 by Icarus2001	Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific	10 replies	1.5k views
	So you’re in the left seat from Sydney to Perth at FL380. Can you take a pee in the lav without either copping a $8500 dollar fine or descending OCTA? [QUOTE] 91.635 Communication monitoring in controlled airspaces (1) The pilot in command of an aircraft for a flight contravenes this subregulation if: (a) during the flight, the aircraft is f... Read More
# 10	Sully Sullenberger nominated to be US rep to the Council of the ICAO Started 15th Jun 2021 by MarkD Last post 04:12 by mgahan	Rumours & News	5 replies	969 views
	[url=https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-06-15/biden-picks-pilot-sullenberger-morgan-stanley-s-nides-as-envoys?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_content=business&utm_campaign=socialflow-organic&cmpid=socialflow-twitter-business]https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-06-15/biden-picks-pilot-sullenberger-morgan-stanley-s-nides-a... Read More
# 11	Managed descent, altitude constraints, radar headings Started 12th Jun 2021 by MonarchOrBust Last post 06:58 by TukwillaFlyboy	Tech Log	44 replies	3.7k views
	You're on a prescribed RNAV arrival, Approach clears you to the IAF and clears you to descend to the IAF altitude, reminding you to meet all altitude constraints along the way. You dial in the altitude given and are happy because you checked and briefed all constraints 10 mins before. Your monitoring is good, the correct modes are engaged yet the o... Read More
# 12	FR4978 ATH-VNO diverted, escorted to Minsk, alleged bomb threat – but was it? Started 23rd May 2021 by txl Last post 07:04 by Less Hair	Rumours & News	282 replies	134.5k views
	Ryanair 4978, en route from Athens to Vilnius, has apparently diverted to Minsk shortly before entering Lithuanian airspace. According to unconfirmed reports from the Twittersphere, Belarus authorities forced the plane to divert because of an alleged bomb threat. Flight was escorted by a Mig. Once the plane was on ground, a passenger has reportedly... Read More
# 13	What's the loudest GA aeroplane out there? Started 7th Jun 2021 by Mach1Muppet Last post 09:36 by treadigraph	The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions	100 replies	15.6k views
	G'day again all, Recently been very interested in Cessna 180/185 airframes with the two bladed prop, been mesmerised by how loud these things are! Anyhow this opened up the question that I cant seem to find: what is the loudest GA aeroplane out there? Thanks All! Mach1 Read More
# 14	Public Liability Insurance Started 15th Jun 2021 by Esperanza Last post 07:31 by MrAverage	Flying Instructors & Examiners	4 replies	255 views
	I've not been on here for years. Circumstances have recently led to me becoming a self-employed/freelance instructor. A bit of a shock after years of being employed. A flying club who I do some work for wants me to have my own public liability insurance. Has anybody purchased this insurance, and if so then what costs can I anticipate? Also from w... Read More
# 15	Christchurch wedding day helicopter crash Started 13th Jun 2021 by BigMike Last post 08:14 by The Nr Fairy	Rotorheads	22 replies	4.8k views
	https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/christch... Read More
# 16	Joe Bidens helicopters at Northolt Started 14th Jun 2021 by nomorehelosforme Last post 01:32 by tartare	Rotorheads	15 replies	2.3k views
	Somebody got close enough to film the rehearsals [ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9wSE7tE0u5A[/ame] Read More
# 17	BAC 1-11 Holiday Jets Started 30th May 2021 by dixi188 Last post 19:24 by dixi188	Aviation History and Nostalgia	130 replies	10.7k views
	We have threads for the Boeing 727 and 737 so how about the BAC 1-11. There were lots of operators in the '70s and '80s. I'll start with those I remember:- Dan Air, British United / BCAL Caledonian / BCAL Channel Airways BIA Airways Cymru Autair / Courtline Monarch Laker Bavaria Pan International Hapag Lloyd Tarom Air UK Birmingham... Read More
# 18	FI Restricted without FI present Started 14th Jun 2021 by torchy747 Last post 15:49 by Whopity	Flying Instructors & Examiners	11 replies	1.2k views
	I have been asked to instruct at a new flying club at a remote location as a "satellite" of an existing flying club. I have an FI (Restricted) rating only. The new club won't have an FI on base, the supervision being remotely from the main club. I've had various bits of advice ranging from it's ok to "don't touch it with a barge-pole!" CAA websi... Read More
# 19	US - EU Boeing/Airbus feud kaput Started 15th Jun 2021 by BlankBox Last post 23:37 by GlobalNav	Rumours & News	3 replies	1k views
	https://www.barrons.com/articles/u-s-and-europe-set-to-call-truce-over-17-year-airbus-and-boeing-feud-51623750252 Read More
# 20	POTUS Visit Started 10th Jun 2021 by chopper2004 Last post 14:51 by Globocnik	Military Aviation	43 replies	12.2k views
	Earlier on, I wandered over to Mildenhall to catch sight of AF1 inbound and so here are my photos of both SAM Boeing C-32A and VC-25A inbound. cheers
# 21	Queen's Birthday Honours List 2021 - Military Division Started 11th Jun 2021 by Union Jack Last post 07:06 by Big Unit Specialist	Military Aviation	30 replies	4.6k views
	Congratulations to all concerned https://www.gov.uk/government/news/the-military-division-of-the-queens-birthday-honours-list-2021 Jack Read More
# 22	Alternate static source Started 13th Jun 2021 by twinbird Last post 07:14 by ShyTorque	Rotorheads	22 replies	1.7k views
	I'm new to Sikorsky S-76D and wondering why alternate air source is not equipped with S76D? As far as I know the regulations in FAA is as below AC 29 APPENDIX B. AIRWORTHINESS GUIDANCE FOR ROTORCRAFT INSTRUMENT FLIGHT (9)IMC Evaluation. (B) An alternate static source with a means of selecting this source must be provided for single pilot conf... Read More
# 23	QF Group possible Redundancy Numbers/Packages Started 7th Jun 2020 by ExtraShot Last post 22:05 by Street garbage	Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific	2.5k replies	929.2k views
	This topic seems to have been raised a couple of times in other threads, so to avoid the continued hijack of threads important to others (Air NZ), perhaps the rumors/info could be collated here? Potential Redundancies are an interesting, though alarming topic none the less, and although We have been told it’s not on the cards, it’s an entirely... Read More
# 24	Unusual ? Started 15th Jun 2021 by Cornish Jack Last post 03:17 by megan	Military Aviation	2 replies	845 views
	[ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ItqWRjkLtN0[/ame] Read More
# 25	Passeggera su volo ryanair.... Started 30th May 2021 by shinners Last post 19:53 by aloa326	Italian Forum	110 replies	8.6k views
	https://www.qualitytravel.it/lite-e-sputi-sul-volo-ryanair-da-ibiza-a-bergamo-i-video-della-passeggera/95861 almeno è stata segnalata alla polizia all'arrivo? RYAN CHE PROCEDURE PREVEDE IN CASI DI QUESTO GENER... Read More