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Airmiss?
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ian16th » Thu Sep 12, 2019 3:16 pm
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If this had been a hit, not a miss, would it have been called a manstrike?
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the F15s were travelling at 35 mph.
VTOL F15!
A bit more detail...
The jets had made a turn shortly before to avoid a refuelling tanker and...
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Last post by TheGreenGoblin
Fri Sep 13, 2019 5:38 am
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'Shut that door'!
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Boac » Sat Sep 07, 2019 7:46 am
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Boeing777X cargo door blows out during max pressurisation test as part of structural testing.
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Final loads testing on Boeing’s delayed 777-9 has been suspended while investigations continue into the failure of a cargo door during pressurization...
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Last post by TheGreenGoblin
Mon Sep 09, 2019 11:59 am
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Press Hyperbole - Passenger flies 737 after pilot fails to turn up
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TheGreenGoblin » Thu Sep 05, 2019 12:23 pm
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A father keen to go on his holiday to Spain stepped in and flew an easyJet flight to Alicante when it transpired the service was a pilot down....
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How did it get back? Or did they just have the delay at the far end? - good question! All I can guess is that they managed to get a standby on board...
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Last post by Boac
Thu Sep 05, 2019 9:27 pm
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Why only Capts should do the initial walkaround.
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Slasher » Sun Sep 01, 2019 8:38 am
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On 5 occasions (3 on the 320) during my airline command tenure I've picked up that the engine cowlings were not latched.
The first occurrence (737)...
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I wondered about the overwings as we only ever practised on a Nimrod that was due to go into the shed and pressurisation checks were required. I...
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Last post by Pontius Navigator
Thu Sep 05, 2019 12:27 pm
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Truly a nightmare?
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Boac » Tue Sep 03, 2019 3:24 pm
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Imagine that flying around the cabin in severe turbulence - never mind the horseshit! Adds a new meaning to a 'stable approach'. :))
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Did she book another seat, or did the adjacent passenger have to accommodate the arse end ?
Anybody with the stones to say ENOUGH will be attacked...
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Last post by ExSp33db1rd
Wed Sep 04, 2019 7:39 am
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ET phone home?
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Boac » Tue Aug 27, 2019 1:04 pm
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At it again - from Av Herald - Addis Ababa in the rain (my emphasis), a 738:
Position data transmitted by the aircraft's transponder suggest the...
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BM - I cannot comment on why the LHS may have shouted at you for your speeds as I was not there to watch you! I can only assure you that I would not...
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Last post by Boac
Tue Sep 03, 2019 8:19 am
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Piper PA-28RT-201 Arrow IV down in the Simplon Pass
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TheGreenGoblin » Mon Aug 26, 2019 8:50 am
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Not a great weekend for GA or light aviation.
A Piper PA-28RT-201 Arrow IV crashed into the Simplon Mountain, Valais, Switzerland, at approx 6100...
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This is so sad, especially with a kid involved.
I note the press reports describe the pilot as 'an experienced amateur pilot'. I would be interested...
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Last post by larsssnowpharter
Thu Aug 29, 2019 8:59 am
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Last post by boing
Tue Aug 27, 2019 4:03 am
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Five dead in Mallorca
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OFSO » Sun Aug 25, 2019 2:52 pm
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Five people reported dead in Mallorca after a collision between a light aircraft and a helicopter over the town of Inca. No further details.
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A Bell 206L-3 LongRanger III (D-HOTT) and an Aeroprakt A22L Foxbat (EC-GU1) were involved in a mid-air collision accident over Inca, Mallorca,
The...
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Last post by TheGreenGoblin
Mon Aug 26, 2019 8:10 am
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ET crash ADD NBO
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Capetonian » Sun Mar 10, 2019 8:35 am
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Sad news, reports of an Ethiopian Airlines crash ADD NBO this morning.
A/C 737 Max 4 months old, ET-AVJ. It had been on the ground for 3 hours after...
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Boeing now 'anticipating' proving flight/flights in 'September' with re-certification to follow fourth quarter.
Heard the same from 737-800...
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Last post by Slasher
Mon Aug 26, 2019 2:18 am
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Duxford based Spitfire damaged at Middleberg
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TheGreenGoblin » Sun Aug 25, 2019 2:43 pm
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Duxford-based Spitfire PR XI PL983 suffered an accident in the Netherlands on the 22 August after the port gear collapsed after a hard landing and...
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Nearly so much worse if he'd gone over the vertical - this is a still from a video which I haven't been able to find.
So good G-PRXI didn't go...
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Last post by TheGreenGoblin
Sun Aug 25, 2019 3:36 pm
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Boating 737
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barkingmad » Sat May 04, 2019 7:54 am
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Yet another 737 departs the runway on landing, luckily all aboard walk away.
Does Boeing have an obsession with stalling?
Until I was converted...
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New date for Max software upgrade, May 2020. Followed by certification. - OFSO - is this related to over-runs or MCAS and what is your source?
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Last post by Boac
Fri Aug 23, 2019 7:49 am
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MH370
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probes » Sun Aug 30, 2015 4:14 pm
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ok, now that lots of water has flown into the ocean - what do you think happened? Could it really have been a cunning plan by the Capt who was...
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The Mystery of MH370: Draining the Ocean
Science documentary that creates 3D models of the ocean floor. Malaysian Airlines Flight MH370 disappeared...
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Last post by Capetonian
Thu Aug 22, 2019 8:49 pm
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Last post by Rwy in Sight
Thu Aug 22, 2019 7:42 pm
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RTO and Fire
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llondel » Wed Aug 21, 2019 10:22 pm
All 10 people aboard a small jet escaped injury Wednesday after the aircraft aborted its takeoff at a small Northern California airport, went off the...
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Last post by llondel
Wed Aug 21, 2019 10:22 pm
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Last post by barkingmad
Wed Aug 21, 2019 7:33 pm
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Delta 'plants it' in the Azores
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Boac » Sun Aug 18, 2019 5:15 pm
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....but will they water it?
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Only seen that runway from below. We were on a cruise ship. Impressive feat of construction. I guess it can be pretty draughty up there.
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Last post by Pontius Navigator
Mon Aug 19, 2019 3:27 pm
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Germanwings crash 2015
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Boac » Sun Mar 13, 2016 11:59 am
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The BEA report suggests that some of those treating the co-pilot for his significant mental issues were 'probably' aware of his 'profession' but took...
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LH is disputing that the passengers on flight German Wings 2595 would have suffered 'distress or anxiety' as the aircraft was flown into a...
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Last post by Capetonian
Fri Aug 16, 2019 12:19 pm
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Piper Malibu missing north of Alderney!
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Cacophonix » Tue Jan 22, 2019 6:56 am
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An air and sea search has been launched after a plane disappeared from radar over the English Channel.
Rescue teams were scrambled to waters north...
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5,000 feet, level of partial pressure of oxygen lower than sea level. Level of CO pp would therefore be higher.
Icing conditions suggest a cold...
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Last post by Pontius Navigator
Thu Aug 15, 2019 8:00 am
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High Drama! - passengers escape death by the narrowest of margins
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Boac » Tue Aug 13, 2019 2:49 pm
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Only the Daily Star could manage this
Norwegian Air plane carrying up to 300 passengers crashes into fence at Gatwick Airport
A NORWEGIAN Air...
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Saw one lined up for departure at LGW this afternoon. I was relieved that we were in front of it.
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Last post by Capetonian
Tue Aug 13, 2019 5:53 pm
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Norwegian 787
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Woody » Mon Aug 12, 2019 10:45 am
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Probably not going to help their cash flow problem :-o
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Nothing New
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Last post by ian16th
Tue Aug 13, 2019 10:38 am
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BA ' emergency landing' in Valencia today
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OFSO » Tue Aug 06, 2019 12:45 pm
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The ludicrous wording on the BBC site ( which now has been changed) implied that the passengers were evacuated before the aircraft made an emergency...
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The capt should be commended for avoiding brothels and pubs. He had his priorities right.
And the airplane didn't plunge, superb bit of piloting...
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Last post by Stoneboat
Wed Aug 07, 2019 2:00 am
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Shoreham Air Show Plane Crash
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Dushan » Sat Aug 22, 2015 10:45 pm
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Sad news from the air show. TV images look horrific.
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I think the BALPA lawyers will be seeking to protect Hill from private prosecutions.
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Last post by Boac
Sat Aug 03, 2019 8:31 am
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How low can you go?
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Boac » Tue Jul 16, 2019 7:37 am
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Cross the threshold at 50'?? Looks pretty flat from way out. I've been there a couple of times and NEVER did it like that!
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I used to go into a one way lake with a Beaver on floats, in support of a crew cutting slash for a hydro electric transmission line right-of-way. One...
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Last post by Stoneboat
Thu Jul 18, 2019 3:27 pm
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SEAT BELTS ARE FREE TO USE.
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barkingmad » Fri Jul 12, 2019 8:02 am
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Herewego again.
As part of my pre-departure ramblings I always advised my pax to keep their seatbelts at least loosely fastened in case of...
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To return to the O P:
The lawyers amongst us will clarify whether if such advice was given then do the headbangers in the manifest have any right...
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Last post by barkingmad
Thu Jul 18, 2019 2:41 pm
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