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- Sat Aug 03, 2019 3:32 am
- Forum: Accidents, Incidents & Overdue Aircraft
- Topic: Do you really trust that wet runway performance data
- Replies: 103
- Views: 8696
Re: Do you really trust that wet runway performance data
The biggest benefit TALPA provides is standardizing and improving the way airports report runway conditions when it’s not dry. Since I’ve been in this industry close to 30 years and several airlines before TALPA came along if standing water was suspected the procedure has been to use authorized cont...
- Fri Aug 02, 2019 9:56 am
- Forum: Accidents, Incidents & Overdue Aircraft
- Topic: Do you really trust that wet runway performance data
- Replies: 103
- Views: 8696
- Wed Jul 31, 2019 7:24 am
- Forum: Accidents, Incidents & Overdue Aircraft
- Topic: Do you really trust that wet runway performance data
- Replies: 103
- Views: 8696
Re: Do you really trust that wet runway performance data
To answer once again the question posed at the start of this thread...Yes, you trust wet runway landing numbers. If for any reason in airline operations the PIC suspects the runway is contaminated with standing water because of recent heavy rain they DO NOT arbitrarily add 30-40% to wet runway landi...
- Sun Apr 14, 2019 7:38 pm
- Forum: Accidents, Incidents & Overdue Aircraft
- Topic: Ethiopian Airlines: 'No survivors' on crashed Boeing 737 max
- Replies: 456
- Views: 38326
Re: Ethiopian Airlines: 'No survivors' on crashed Boeing 737 max
You weren’t there Complex. Don’t destroy what respect I have for you by speculating what you would, or would not have done. I can’t, so you can’t. Exit this discussion.
- Thu Oct 04, 2018 1:09 pm
- Forum: Accidents, Incidents & Overdue Aircraft
- Topic: AC A320 slides off runway at YYZ
- Replies: 129
- Views: 16743
Re: AC A320 slides off runway at YYZ
Using an autoland is a crutch for anything but a Cat 3 approach. Nowhere did I say that. Show me where if you can. Still a visual requirement and DH to land. We don't require using autoland. Is it a crutch then? It's company policy if equipped with autoland, not required if you aren't, or some fail...
- Thu Oct 04, 2018 11:09 am
- Forum: Accidents, Incidents & Overdue Aircraft
- Topic: AC A320 slides off runway at YYZ
- Replies: 129
- Views: 16743
Re: AC A320 slides off runway at YYZ
No I'm exaggerating your ridiculous claims. What ridiculous claims am I exaggerating? If you doubt my take on CAT I runways look it up, I've provided the references. If you doubt what I say on the precautions necessary to use autoland on a CAT I runway, ask your chief pilot. If you doubt when I say...
- Thu Oct 04, 2018 9:11 am
- Forum: Accidents, Incidents & Overdue Aircraft
- Topic: AC A320 slides off runway at YYZ
- Replies: 129
- Views: 16743
Re: AC A320 slides off runway at YYZ
Seriously, you don't see much sometimes Rockie. My AOM says specifically that Category 1 approaches to autolands may be conducted. There is no grey area. By all means don't take my word for it, ask your chief pilot. See if they don't issue the same caveats I've repeatedly mentioned. One more thing ...
- Thu Oct 04, 2018 9:08 am
- Forum: Accidents, Incidents & Overdue Aircraft
- Topic: AC A320 slides off runway at YYZ
- Replies: 129
- Views: 16743
Re: AC A320 slides off runway at YYZ
If necessary, but first a bunch of our other procedures would have to be shed for no good reason, and you know company policy on that I'm sure. Got anything serious to add?
- Thu Oct 04, 2018 8:43 am
- Forum: Accidents, Incidents & Overdue Aircraft
- Topic: AC A320 slides off runway at YYZ
- Replies: 129
- Views: 16743
Re: AC A320 slides off runway at YYZ
I'm not talking about absolute need but about considering using the tools available to enhance situational awareness appropriate to circumstance. By your logic we shouldn't use flight directors or autopilots on a Cat 1 approach either, or god forbid a HUD... just a crutch, right?! I have mentioned ...
- Thu Oct 04, 2018 5:04 am
- Forum: Accidents, Incidents & Overdue Aircraft
- Topic: AC A320 slides off runway at YYZ
- Replies: 129
- Views: 16743
Re: AC A320 slides off runway at YYZ
Yes a crutch. If you need it to land the airplane in 1800 RVR on a CAT I runway after becoming visual you are using it as a crutch. If you want to use it for any reason you do so knowing the runway has none of the mandated features or protections required to support auto land and you take that uncer...
- Wed Oct 03, 2018 4:27 pm
- Forum: Accidents, Incidents & Overdue Aircraft
- Topic: AC A320 slides off runway at YYZ
- Replies: 129
- Views: 16743
Re: AC A320 slides off runway at YYZ
I don't know what you're quoting Pelmet but here are a few points. Use of Autoland at U.S. CAT I Facilities or Equivalent. For CAT I, autoland may be used at runways with facilities other than those with published CAT II or III IAPs if the precautions discussed in subparagraph 4-282C are followed. T...
- Wed Oct 03, 2018 11:50 am
- Forum: Accidents, Incidents & Overdue Aircraft
- Topic: AC A320 slides off runway at YYZ
- Replies: 129
- Views: 16743
Re: AC A320 slides off runway at YYZ
Yes there are cautions but the idea you posted of NOT to do autolands on CAT I runways because they are not certified is WRONG. Show me where I said not to do autolands on CAT I runways. I've done them myself and said so. I said they are not to be used in regular operations to do something the pilo...
- Wed Oct 03, 2018 10:53 am
- Forum: Accidents, Incidents & Overdue Aircraft
- Topic: AC A320 slides off runway at YYZ
- Replies: 129
- Views: 16743
Re: AC A320 slides off runway at YYZ
Here is Delta Airlines policy for one particular type..... "Except for facilities that have a restrictive note, autoland approaches are permissible to all [instrument landing system (ILS)] facilities. When a restrictive note regarding the localizer or glide slope appears on [an approach chart], aut...
- Wed Oct 03, 2018 10:01 am
- Forum: Accidents, Incidents & Overdue Aircraft
- Topic: Do you really trust that wet runway performance data
- Replies: 103
- Views: 8696
Re: Do you really trust that wet runway performance data
That doesn't answer either of my questions. Want to try again?
- Wed Oct 03, 2018 9:38 am
- Forum: Accidents, Incidents & Overdue Aircraft
- Topic: Do you really trust that wet runway performance data
- Replies: 103
- Views: 8696
Re: Do you really trust that wet runway performance data
What aircraft do you fly, and what is your company's policy regarding this Pelmet?
- Wed Oct 03, 2018 8:32 am
- Forum: General Comments
- Topic: USA-Mexico-Canada Trade agreement
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2537
Re: USA-Mexico-Canada Trade agreement
Perhaps we can get back to discussing getting pilots on the list of approved occupations, sos we can all head south to the nirvana of high pay? If I may suggest, find out where US regional carriers are based and in what districts the majority of their payroll and corporate taxes are paid. Contact b...
- Wed Oct 03, 2018 7:43 am
- Forum: General Comments
- Topic: USA-Mexico-Canada Trade agreement
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2537
Re: USA-Mexico-Canada Trade agreement
If you want that to happen the pressure is going to have to come from US operators through congress. Start there.North Shore wrote: ↑Wed Oct 03, 2018 7:37 amPerhaps we can get back to discussing getting pilots on the list of approved occupations, sos we can all head south to the nirvana of high pay?
- Wed Oct 03, 2018 6:54 am
- Forum: General Comments
- Topic: USA-Mexico-Canada Trade agreement
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2537
Re: USA-Mexico-Canada Trade agreement
It would be interesting to know what the US customs and Immigration people would think of Rockie if they read his venom about the USA here on Avcanada. In public forums the US president has issued multiple, unambiguous threats of economic destruction against Canada. I am Canadian, my loyalties belo...
- Tue Oct 02, 2018 4:11 pm
- Forum: General Comments
- Topic: USA-Mexico-Canada Trade agreement
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2537
Re: USA-Mexico-Canada Trade agreement
Not that I don't think pilots should be considered professionals, but this negotiation was about much more important things than that. Does nobody remember the threat to destroy Canada's economy if a certain sociopathic, narcissistic toddler didn't get his way? It was only a few days ago after all. ...
- Mon Oct 01, 2018 8:09 am
- Forum: Accidents, Incidents & Overdue Aircraft
- Topic: AC A320 slides off runway at YYZ
- Replies: 129
- Views: 16743
Re: AC A320 slides off runway at YYZ
Aircraft I fly are certified for autoland on an ILS. Of course required visual reference for the category of approach you are doing. It's an option available within the autopilot limitations. I don't know what "other" pilots are doing.... I speak for myself. Do you see autolands on CAT I runways, p...
- Sat Sep 29, 2018 9:04 am
- Forum: Accidents, Incidents & Overdue Aircraft
- Topic: AC A320 slides off runway at YYZ
- Replies: 129
- Views: 16743
Re: AC A320 slides off runway at YYZ
However, if your company has taken the time to analyze the cat 1 Autoland ability for a particular runway(or there is no restriction on your aircraft), my earlier advice stands....do the Autoland. Autolands are designed and intended for use in low visibility conditions with minimums below what a pi...
- Sat Sep 29, 2018 5:09 am
- Forum: Accidents, Incidents & Overdue Aircraft
- Topic: AC A320 slides off runway at YYZ
- Replies: 129
- Views: 16743
Re: AC A320 slides off runway at YYZ
I’ve found over the years that manufacturers and airline fleet management people who make policy generally have more information at their disposal than we do. It’s also generally a good idea to follow those policies even if it contradicts what the Avcanada peanut gallery thinks.
- Fri Sep 28, 2018 3:28 am
- Forum: Accidents, Incidents & Overdue Aircraft
- Topic: AC A320 slides off runway at YYZ
- Replies: 129
- Views: 16743
Re: AC A320 slides off runway at YYZ
Still can't admit when you post wrong information and are corrected(a very hazardous attitude). Still think you know more than the FAA and TC when their information is specifically used to prove your statements wrong(on this and the earlier thread). Still haven't told us why autoland is not prohibi...
- Thu Sep 27, 2018 5:48 am
- Forum: Accidents, Incidents & Overdue Aircraft
- Topic: AC Lining Up with a Taxiway SFO...?
- Replies: 830
- Views: 62266
Re: AC Lining Up with a Taxiway SFO...?
I have to defend Trump here, he had nothing to do with it.
- Wed Sep 26, 2018 5:55 pm
- Forum: Accidents, Incidents & Overdue Aircraft
- Topic: AC A320 slides off runway at YYZ
- Replies: 129
- Views: 16743
Re: AC A320 slides off runway at YYZ
Still don’t know the difference between a CAT I and a CAT II runway or that there even is a difference. Still don’t get that auto land is not certified on a CAT I runway...or why...or what that means. Still think you can predict with absolute certainty this wouldn’t have happened with an auto land. ...