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by Capt. Underpants
Fri Mar 15, 2024 9:15 am
Forum: Accidents, Incidents & Overdue Aircraft
Topic: BAe 146 Runway Overrun
Replies: 11
Views: 1877

Re: BAe 146 Runway Overrun

Wow, I'm surprised they didn't think reverse thrust was a good idea for these machines. Reversers on turbofan engines are less effective at lower speeds, and seeing as the 146 was designed to land at fairly low speeds on short fields, they weren't seen as being much of a benefit. Instead, the main ...
by Capt. Underpants
Fri Mar 15, 2024 9:07 am
Forum: Accidents, Incidents & Overdue Aircraft
Topic: BAe 146 Runway Overrun
Replies: 11
Views: 1877

Re: BAe 146 Runway Overrun

I call BS on comment that only the last part of the runway was icy. I suspect the entire runway was icy, not treated or inspected by the airport operator. I suspect the RJ100 crew did not plan for an icy runway and tried to turn off on taxiway A with a lot of speed. Very likely true, but if you thi...
by Capt. Underpants
Fri Mar 01, 2024 11:40 am
Forum: Accidents, Incidents & Overdue Aircraft
Topic: Challenger 600 crashes on Florida highway
Replies: 35
Views: 4377

Re: Challenger 600 crashes on Florida highway

The NTSB preliminary report shows there were oil pressure warnings on both engines prior to the pilot's call to ATC about a dual power loss.

https://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/351596
by Capt. Underpants
Fri Mar 01, 2024 11:22 am
Forum: Accidents, Incidents & Overdue Aircraft
Topic: BAe 146 Runway Overrun
Replies: 11
Views: 1877

Re: BAe 146 Runway Overrun

Scuttlebutt is the runway end was essentially 100% icy but the airport didn't seem to know about it so it was not reported to the crew.
by Capt. Underpants
Thu Jan 18, 2024 3:08 pm
Forum: Accidents, Incidents & Overdue Aircraft
Topic: Interesting Single Otter Accident
Replies: 22
Views: 3697

Re: Interesting Single Otter Accident

pelmet wrote: Thu Jan 18, 2024 6:41 am
I wonder if he was able to feather the prop.
I can't see any reason why the prop would not feather. This has happened a few times on different variants of the PT6. Usually something awry in the FCU forces it to "think" more fuel is required.
by Capt. Underpants
Wed Jan 10, 2024 11:51 am
Forum: Accidents, Incidents & Overdue Aircraft
Topic: All Survive Crash Of Historic Goose Amphib
Replies: 2
Views: 1604

Re: All Survive Crash Of Historic Goose Amphib

I have no inside knowledge whatsoever but my brain goes straight to it being due to jet fuel in the tanks instead of avgas.
by Capt. Underpants
Wed Aug 02, 2023 1:59 pm
Forum: Accidents, Incidents & Overdue Aircraft
Topic: Definite Stall/Spin Accident
Replies: 28
Views: 2662

Re: Definite Stall/Spin Accident

IMO, this wasn't a takeoff accident, it was a loss of control during a go-around. Not enough forward pressure on the column to counteract the pitch up and flaps left at 30 degrees for too long.
by Capt. Underpants
Mon Jul 31, 2023 11:44 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Your right to a review of a failed PPC is not extinguished by passing a subsequent PPC
Replies: 11
Views: 1823

Re: Your right to a review of a failed PPC is not extinguished by passing a subsequent PPC

That's interesting. Not that it should matter, but I'd be curious to know if the PPC was conducted by a TC inspector or was it a designated examiner? Having been indirectly involved in TATC cases a few times, I never ever heard anyone from TC say that a subsequent pass was grounds for dismissal. Giv...
by Capt. Underpants
Tue May 23, 2023 2:10 pm
Forum: Accidents, Incidents & Overdue Aircraft
Topic: Twin Otter Crash May 20, 2023
Replies: 29
Views: 5504

Re: Twin Otter Crash May 20, 2023

The standards for the design of ferry fuel systems aren't exactly robust and there's a reason why most could never be certified for passenger operations. It's also possible that the system started out working just fine and then failed later on well past the PNR, similar to the PC12 crew that ditched...
by Capt. Underpants
Sat Dec 11, 2021 9:59 am
Forum: Covid
Topic: Pilot deaths up 1800% YOY since forced jab
Replies: 30
Views: 3180

Re: Pilot deaths up 1800% YOY since forced jab

JerryRig wrote: Fri Dec 10, 2021 7:11 pm Pilot deaths UP YOY 500% in 2020 from improper covid protocol, and over 1800% in 2021...AFTER the jab mandate!
I am so glad you are grounded. The skies are safer for it.
by Capt. Underpants
Mon Nov 08, 2021 1:18 pm
Forum: Covid
Topic: Mum Regrets not Getting Vaccinated
Replies: 33
Views: 2619

Re: Mum Regrets not Getting Vaccinated

A pilot whose personal experience helped change his mind.

https://youtu.be/vHAMQaJEqV0
by Capt. Underpants
Sun Nov 07, 2021 5:03 pm
Forum: Covid
Topic: Mum Regrets not Getting Vaccinated
Replies: 33
Views: 2619

Re: Mum Regrets not Getting Vaccinated

My rant for the day That’s all this is, and one that was completely devoid reason. If you want to be taken seriously, try growing up. Try realizing that your opinion is just that, an opinion. The facts are far from clear on either side and being entrenched on one side or the other and refusing to l...
by Capt. Underpants
Sat Nov 06, 2021 9:20 am
Forum: Covid
Topic: Authorized for emergency use?
Replies: 25
Views: 4643

Re: Authorized for emergency use?

So it’s fair to assume that those pilots who refuse to get vaccinated on the grounds that the vaccines are too new and in their mind, not fully worthy of being taken, are also pilots who never accept an aircraft as “airworthy” when there’s a MEL item in the logbook.
by Capt. Underpants
Sat Nov 06, 2021 9:14 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Question about Company Vaccine Mandates
Replies: 5
Views: 2138

Re: Question about Company Vaccine Mandates

Be mindful of the fact that while you can obtain a medical exemption which will permit you to go to work for your company, you will not be able to travel as an airline passenger under that exemption, so if your job even occasionally requires you to travel by commercial airline - even on your own - y...
by Capt. Underpants
Sat Nov 06, 2021 9:10 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: The hangar near Victoria BC
Replies: 10
Views: 3816

Re: The hangar near Victoria BC

SeptRepair wrote: Sat Nov 06, 2021 8:31 am How much does a hanger lease out for in Victoria? That is if you could find one. Based on cost of construction and airport lease rates, what is fair market value?
Just take some shirts to the dry cleaners. They’re included in the price.
by Capt. Underpants
Fri Oct 22, 2021 12:55 am
Forum: Covid
Topic: Air Canada pilot refuses to get vaccinated, in peril of losing job
Replies: 135
Views: 16473

Re: Air Canada pilot refuses to get vaccinated, in peril of losing job

So who is the screeching idiot here? Dr Fauci has just been caught lying about the funding of Wuhan. The NIH has released documents that are undeniable. The house of cards begins to crumble. Keep on believing the MSM if that is what you think is right. But stop with the outrageous assaults on free ...
by Capt. Underpants
Tue Oct 12, 2021 1:02 pm
Forum: Covid
Topic: Air Canada pilot refuses to get vaccinated, in peril of losing job
Replies: 135
Views: 16473

Re: Air Canada pilot refuses to get vaccinated, in peril of losing job

I also will not be vaccinated. The data is already out on mass clotting issues and permanent heart damage. Will only be time when you all lose your medicals. The way I figure it the vaxed have 6 months before they start dropping like flies. The ones left to keep flying will need to take some anti c...
by Capt. Underpants
Tue Oct 12, 2021 1:00 pm
Forum: Covid
Topic: Air Canada pilot refuses to get vaccinated, in peril of losing job
Replies: 135
Views: 16473

Re: Air Canada pilot refuses to get vaccinated, in peril of losing job

Except if you happen to have an agenda, such as the government of Canada. Conspiracy theorists lack critical thinking skills. Surprised they needed a study to determine that. https://thenewdaily.com.au/life/science/2021/07/25/conspiracy-theorists-lack-critical-thinking/?fbclid=IwAR0yaIaNUW5vg9fByGa...
by Capt. Underpants
Mon Oct 11, 2021 2:44 pm
Forum: Covid
Topic: Air Canada pilot refuses to get vaccinated, in peril of losing job
Replies: 135
Views: 16473

Re: Air Canada pilot refuses to get vaccinated, in peril of losing job

A fact is information minus emotion.

An opinion is information plus experience.

Ignorance is an opinion without information.

And stupidity is an opinion that ignores facts.
by Capt. Underpants
Mon Oct 11, 2021 2:38 pm
Forum: Covid
Topic: Do they really think we're this dumb?
Replies: 4
Views: 1484

Re: Do they really think we're this dumb?

Someone I know in the ATC world confirmed Jacksonville Center did a big walkout the other night over the forced vaccination mandates. Why post stuff that is so easily debunked? https://www.actionnewsjax.com/news/local/duval-county/flight-delays-blamed-limited-staffing-jacksonville-air-traffic-contr...

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