Re: Delta pilot over alcohol limit before flight. June 2023.

You don't need security that take great joy in confiscating your yoghurt or spoon to catch someone that smells of alcohol. The difference is, when you fly, you don't get the controls of a jet-propelled missile. Taking a spoon off of the pilots won't catch more drunks. Maybe it's the way you're sayi...

Re: Is the 787-10 failure or underestimated

The 787-10 is far more successful than both the 757-300 and 767-400, both of which could be considered either a failure or a very modest success. The 787-10 may still end up surprising a lot of folks. The people I've spoken to that fly them tell me it's extremely good at < 5000nm and hardly a failure.

Re: AA Hard Landing in Maui w/ Injuries

CNBC is reporting it was an A320, AA doesn’t fly the 320 to HI, the plane was an A321neo Lets just be happy they didn't say it was a Boeing 878 Max 11. N416AN still on the ground at OGG. Oh but it was. LMAO. It was obviously an A321NEO MAX9, and is clearly a direct result of Boeing's lack of qualit...

Re: AS1282 PDX-ONT decompression event, returned to PDX, FAA temporarily grounds 737MAX9 for inspections

An NTSB Preliminary Report. https://www.aerotime.aero/articles/ntsb-all-12-stop-fittings-disengaged-on-alaska-plane-door-plug-causing-blowout?fbclid=IwAR0X-32aIEAr-wOn4YAeIv5k_dZZkNGPBeLQPWu570JMsruVyAQfMVYBt3o Boeing seems to be very good in leaving stuff out of the manuals. It was already the cas...

Re: United & Rhapsody In Blue

Quite possibly the best airline advertising ever. Absolutely! I also like the music while on hold that is either a very contemporary arrangement of Rhapsody in Blue, or something that borrows heavily from its themes. Maybe this is how they're skirting the royalties. I don't blame them. I'm sure the...

Re: Boeing 737MAX Ongoing Issues

Having several hundred hours as PIC on the MAX since it’s return to service I can only say that based on my experience I’ve had zero issue with her. And these aircraft are making record daily utilization hours. The MAX nowadays is just like the NG; solid and reliable. Same for me. Several hundred h...

Re: Boeing 737 MAX 10 Development / Testing / Production Thread - 2022

Three questions: 1. The MAX7 isn't in service yet, right? I notice flightaware has six B37M's flying around for AeroMexico. For example, AMX899. 2. How is the MAX10 main landing gear extended 9"? Is it hydraulic? What triggers the extension? 3. If someone lands a MAX10 hard on the mains, how mu...

Re: United Announcement 12/1/2021

It’s a gate change announcement for the flight to Wichita - it is now departing from gate B34! Priceless. Was also fantasizing about a 747-8, but life is full of disappointments. It's just like what aviation nuts said all along: everything looks almost the same in the sky. Another big twin... yawn.

Re: 737MAX passenger complaints

The MAX is such a lovely aircraft. Our cabin crew loves it and so do I flying it. Even on 7+hr flights. I've been meaning to ask what the flight crews think of the MAX and if there's any preference. I've heard they're quieter due to the new engines. If the flight crews like it, why is that, and wou...

Re: Alaska Airlines Fleet/Network Thread - 2021

Any word about AS's aircraft stored at KGSO? I haven't driven out there lately, but at one time there were more than 10 stored there.

Re: United Fleet, Network, and Discussion Thread - Q2 2021

Perhaps a semi-unrelated question, but as of Apr 19th, I see UA's MAX9's airborne. Is that correct, or are they grounded?

Re: Who designed Swissair's '80s livery?

Don't we all wish that "eurowhite" wasn't so common? I personally like things that are unique, and the brown cheatline was classy in a Swiss sort of way. Even UTA's lime green doors were cool. Thinking about brown, the interiors of UA's Saul Bass livery were brown. It stood out and was war...

Re: Rumour: Emirates to decommission 40% of A380 fleet

Is there any possibility of cutting a freight door only into the main deck of an A380 using it all for freight, and using only the A380 upper deck for passengers? I really doubt it, as the freighter market is going to have tons of planes to choose from, but wanted to at least allow for the possibili...

Re: Boeing 777X Testing/Production Thread - 2020

FlightAware (and Flightradar24 data confirmed same) flight data for the BOE1 B779 test flight on May 12, 2020 notes at location 47.9792 / -119.8654 at 2238Z the performance was FL301 at 520 Kn GS and 101 deg. true track, and at a low climb rate of 150 FPM. Based on (average of KSEA and KGEG) winds ...

Re: Boeing 777X Testing/Production Thread - 2020

777-9 N779XW (BOE1) filed a flight plan BFI-BFI 10AM - 12:43PM https://flightaware.com/live/flight/BOE1 Currently flying at 25,000 feet, up from an extended time at 20,000 feet. It's been up to 30k more than just a few times, including yesterday. I'm wondering if Boeing should schedule a special fl...

Re: LAX world’s busiest IF no gate/slot restrictions?

I'd think LHR would be up a lot higher on the list if it weren't restricted in any way.

Re: COVID-19 News and Reference Thread

Just checked Flightaware.com When was the last time we saw more Cessna 172s airborne than any other aircraft? Granted with ADS-B becoming more common for GA aircraft, this will become more common. Also, as of 2:46PM, EDT, Friday, 17APR2020, there are more 747-8's airborne than A320s. Strange times. ...

Re: Boeing 737MAX Grounding News and Reference Thread 2020

Has anyone noticed that (according to flightaware) one of AC's MAX 8's flew from Marana to Windsor, ON today. Seems odd unless there's a glimmer of hope something good is finally happening. I know I'm reaching. Why would they want to do this? https://flightaware.com/live/flight/ACA2350/history/20200...

Re: Boeing 737MAX Grounded Worldwide Q4 2019, Production suspended

If it flies without problems why not just demonstrate it? You do understand that every 737 MAX now stored in Moses Lake and San Antonio were flown there, right? At 180 knots, 5000 feets and flaps out? What a nice demonstration... . Complete BS. Have a look: https://flightaware.com/live/flight/BOE3

Re: Boeing 737MAX Grounded Worldwide Q4 2019, Production suspended

Refitting engines on an existing frame is a completely different matter. If you're going to correct "fleabyte" for mixing turbofan and turbojet, you should also not mix refitted planes with new built planes. Airbus "executives" are just happy Boeing decided to MAX the 737 and no...

Re: Boeing 737MAX Grounded Worldwide Q4 2019, Production suspended

8 years ago I felt bad for bad mouthing Boeing Executives on the lame Max decision, lame lame slow and lame, But boy, was I spot on. That hanging huge engines on a 1960's turbojet design was insane idea of cheap assed accountants. But the JT8D is a turbofan, not a turbojet. You must be thinking of ...

Re: Piaggio P.180 Avanti

I once sat next to a P.180 pilot deadheading, and he said the plane was a blast to fly and really loved it. That said, they’re noisy and make a very distinctive and annoying sound. I always hoped further prop enchantments would help. It’ll be a real shame when they go, though, as they’re beautiful a...

Re: Boeing 737MAX Grounded Worldwide Q4 2019

I thought the Max Sims didnt have a true reflection of MCAS installed? Assuming that is the case, then it would be a good simulation of the stall behavior without MCAS. I think you are correct but don't remember if it was just the failure modes not properly simulated or that MCAS wasn't simulated a...

Re: Boeing 737MAX Grounded Worldwide Q4 2019

That assumption (that the MAX stalls somewhat normally) seems to be rather iffy. And becoming more iffy by the day . . . We have no information about the MAX stall characteristics. Just because nobody is releasing information to the public doesn't mean there is some hidden issue. I distinctly recal...

Re: Why no 2L boarding door option on aircraft with tail mounted engines?

DC-10/MD-11/L1011 also have 2L loading.

Re: Pictures Raise Specter of Fake Evidence in 737 Max Crash Probe

All this will do is underscore Boeing's responsibility to build an airplane that will still fly safely if some airline maintenance goons manage to bolt the engines on backwards. On the other hand, if true, it validates at least part of what William Langewiesche said about lax maintenance at some ca...

Re: Pictures Raise Specter of Fake Evidence in 737 Max Crash Probe

All this will do is underscore Boeing's responsibility to build an airplane that will still fly safely if some airline maintenance goons manage to bolt the engines on backwards. On the other hand, if true, it validates at least part of what William Langewiesche said about lax maintenance at some car...

Re: Boeing examines GEnX powered 767

How much do you want to bet that includes a resculpting of the side panels to make 8-abreast semi-tolerable? ("Semi-tolerable" as in a 777 10 abreast layout.) Have to agree that it seems like a giant race to the bottom in the cabin comfort department, and I'm surprised that the 767-400 is ...

Re: Goodbye Tahiti- 343's leave 24 Sept

Data or no data, I am sure many couples will be disappointed by 3-3-3 seating. Well, then. They must be disappointed by the 3-3-3 on some of the A333's and 3-4-3 on the A350s. French Bee comes to mind. My only point here is that 3-3-3 is the norm on the A350, so it's not as though they'd be any hap...

Re: Boeing 737MAX Grounded Worldwide Q3 2019

By calling the 737 a "heap of garbage" you have made your bias quite clear. I can't think of any modern aircraft produced that I would assign such a label to. Sorry, should have been clearer in my description: A lethal heap of garbage. There, feel better now? As for my bias, it's firmly e...

Re: Boeing 737MAX Grounded Worldwide Q3 2019

Fact is Boeings initial response was arrogant and heartless. My family and I flew 2 flights on a WN Max between Lion Air and Ethiopian. Not sure how I can best characterize it, but arrogant doesn't come to mind. After the first crash, I'm searching for an antonym for "alacrity," (apathy?)...

Re: United suspends ORD-HKG

Just got back from HKG yesterday. UA895 (ORD-HKG) Friday outbound. UA180 (HKG-EWR) return. No protesters seen. Very "business as usual" except for more security presence outside terminal. UA895 (77E) had poor loads and probably half full overall. Maybe 2/3. UA180 (77W) had better loads (~9...

Re: UA to Tweak 737 MAX Order

Taking out PTVs was dumb in the first place. Talk to anyone NOT on here, they evaluate if the plane was "old" by if it had PTVs or not. People want and use PTVs. Unless you are an ULCC not installing PTVs was a bad idea. I personally despise the PTVs, and shut them off as fast as possible...

Re: Boeing 777X Testing Thread - 2019

This is one long aircraft. It boogles the mind without looking out of proportion.
http://www.paineairport.com/images/kpae17617gh.png

Can't wait to see all the pretty silhouettes of it in cruise once it's in service.

Re: SFO bans sale of plastic water bottles

I'm not generally a fan of the bay area's eco-measures, but this (and paper straws) I support wholeheartedly. The single-use straw and plastic water bottle thing is out of control. That said, it'll be interesting to see if WBM is right and we just end up with a different kind of waste, not to mentio...

Re: Flights diverted to Dulles IAD yesterday

JohnAudiR18 wrote:

Pardon me for asking but what TATL mean? Everyone tosses it around like it's more common knowledge than the alphabet itself

Re: Boeing 737MAX Grounded Worldwide Q3 2019

Changing the name will not affect the DNA. Nobody will want to fly this bird, except, maybe, the Boeing sales force. Then you'd better not fly any jetliner, as the same folks and process were used on every other aircraft. By the time it's in air, it will have been the most scrutinized aircraft ever...

Re: Next wave of TATL per Boyd Group

Coronado990 wrote:

Ok...GRR would really be a strange one. What's the reasoning there?

Re: KLM calls for people to fly less

This carbon dioxide reduction bogeyman is turning out to be the biggest scam in human history. Amen, but you're a brave soul to say it. The reason for the fixation on CO2 is that you can weaponize it to push renewables and control fossil fuel usage, and at the end of the day, it's all about global ...

Re: How come DL185 (ATL-PVG) is not a polar route today but DL583 (DTW-PVG) is!?

Possibly to avoid Russian airspace for some bizarre reason?
ETOPS is also a possible reason, but it's a 777-200LR. Seems odd.
The winds aloft must not be that strong now.

Re: KLM calls for people to fly less

If KLM wants people to take the train more, all they need to do is stop flying competing flights. Boom. Problem solved. Unless, of course, there's money to be made by flying them, which is why they're flying them in first place. KLM is trying to earn brownie points by advocating the the train knowin...

Re: Business insider: Boeing 737-800 is “older version of MAX”

downdata wrote:

777 - the wide body version of max
787- the dreamliner of max
797 - the latest version of max
747F - the freighter version of max

Re: Boeing 737MAX Grounded Worldwide Q2 2019

I just love all these armchair 'pilots' who seem to think the ET crew should have recognised what was going on, and done the runaway trim checklist. Let's think about what was going on in that flight deck. A brand new aircraft, normal take-off, alarms sound / shaker, followed by repeated pitching d...

Re: United Airlines "Evolution" to Globe Livery released

The Rising Blue belly with blue on blue globe look a million times better. We need to start a crowdfunding site to get CarbonFibre's livery adopted. I’m sure if you raise $200 million bucks United will paint their fleet whatever color you want when you write the check. Checking my account balance n...

Re: United Airlines "Evolution" to Globe Livery released

I've figured out what looks weird. The swoopy line clashes with how straight and big the billboard titles are.

Re: United Airlines "Evolution" to Globe Livery released

The Rising Blue belly with blue on blue globe look a million times better. We need to start a crowdfunding site to get CarbonFibre's livery adopted.

Re: B737MAX Grounded Worldwide

This has certainly left both the FAA and Boeing with black eyes, and if guilty, rightly so. I would be interested in knowing how Airbus handles a similar system. The A320 does not need an MCAS. It has fly by wire too. It does, actually. It's just that the sidestick can't fight it. https://avherald....

Re: B737MAX Grounded Worldwide

The fact that increasing the thrust in level flight causes the 737MAX to tilt its nose upwards potentially causing high speed stalls is what many people call " aerodynamically flawed", Isn't it true that most aircraft pitch up as thrust is increased, and that's usually considered a good t...

Re: B737MAX Grounded Worldwide

Pilots who can't handle a "tricky" aircraft shouldn't be flying the public. However, we can't identify these pilots until they prove that they can't fly the "tricky" aircraft. I have another test with these questions: 1. What does MCAS stand for and how does it work? 2. Where ar...

Re: Ethiopian Airlines 737MAX crashes enroute to Nairobi

Completely unrelated comment: Has anyone wondered why the Chinese were so quick to ground the MAX? Could it be that they have their own flight tracking, and picked up the similarities (if any) to the Lion Air crash? Or was it just a knee-jerk? Just wondering. As for flying the MAX, I'd really love t...