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AmericanFlyer

6th July 2014 07:19

Two planes nearly collide at IAH

Two planes nearly collide at IAH - Houston Chronicle

Why didn't TCAS sound an alert?

david1300

6th July 2014 09:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by Al Murdoch (Post 8551367)

Jumbo Jet is a phrase applied to wide bodies. Or used to be.

It still is, although less so these days. It's true that the 747 was the first plane to have 'jumbo jet' status, but it's a term used at various times for all widebodies.

eastern wiseguy

6th July 2014 09:53

Quote:

Federal Aviation Administration rules say that aircraft must remain separated a half-mile vertically and 3 miles horizontally

Really?...

HEATHROW DIRECTOR

6th July 2014 09:58

Bit generous eh? And you don't need vertical AND horizontal separation.

Bamilbis

9th July 2014 18:13

That's weird. The press screwed up facts and made a story more sensational than it is?? I'm sure heads will roll!

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