Perhaps one of the most cryptic airlines in the sky in our part of the world is Jetconnect. Although a wholly owned subsidiary of Qantas, not a great deal of information exists about it, its past, or its future. I'm hoping to provoke a conversation about it's past. How did it become the interesting ...
Jump to post<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/Qantas747300" class="quote" target="_blank">Qantas747300</a> (<a href="#17" class="quote">Reply 17</a>):<br/><i>Where is that located on the FCU...
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Jump to postDoes Airbus have the equivalent of the Boeing ALT HLD command? Or, is that managed through LVL/CHANGE by selecting an altitude and adjusting the <acronym title="Virgin Atlantic Airways (United Kingdom)">VS</acronym>/FPA? And Am I correct in saying that the 737NG does not allow the pilot to select a ...
Jump to postThank you to everyone! I really appreciate the explanations.
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Jump to postAs the title suggests, I'm interested in the primary differences in the auto flight functions of the B737NG and the A320.
What are the major philosophical differences of the autopilots?
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I am fascinated to read the differences between the B737NG and the A320 family of aircraft. While in essence they do the same job, the way they go about it is somewhat different. What I am interested to know more about are the differences between the two aircraft from the role of the pilot. In parti...
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Jump to postSomewhat a sombre topic, however, a sad reality. I faintly remember reading about the 'assumed' loss of human life with reference to insuring the Boeing 747. The prediction, unique to insurers at the time, was quite accurate (again from memory). At a time when the fatality rate per 100 million passe...
Jump to postHi. I am doing some research regarding fire-fighting procedures about turbo-prop aircraft. In particular the B1900D. As such, I do have a couple of questions for the professionals here. 1. Does anybody know of a B1900D fire event; and 2. Does anybody know of resources for the fighting of fires on tu...
Jump to postThis accident set the foundation for certification requirements of bank not exceeding 5 degrees for VMC certification.
Jump to postAJ,
Thank you. However the study that I refer to was published by the FAA regarding an incident investigated by the NTSB. Unfortunately, no further information.
The RAAF accident apparently closely resembled the incident that I seek information on.
I am trying to source the accident behind a VMC diagram. I believe it was a B707 that experienced a loss of control due to excessive bank (following engine failure perhaps) which resulted in a vertical fin stall. Countless hours of research hasn't sourced what I am after, thus, you have control.<br>...
Jump to postThank you all for your fantastic efforts. Very enlightening.
Jump to postWould someone be able to send me in the correct direction for <acronym title="Cathay Pacific (China-Hong Kong)">CX</acronym> engine data? I have a relatively 'non-uniformal' compilation of data that seems to be increasing in accuracies at a rate faster than I am correcting it'. I have learnt a lot s...
Jump to postThank you Stitch. I can't seem to find the old thread and I am curious as to the technical advancements that have been made with reference to the 'E'. Do you recall?
Your help is sincerely appreciated.
Research has failed to answer a few questions regarding the <acronym title="Cathay Pacific (China-Hong Kong)">CX</acronym> fleet. 1. With reference to the <acronym title="Cathay Pacific (China-Hong Kong)">CX</acronym> 330 fleet, what does the 'X' or 'E' represent? Eg. A330-343X/A330-343E. 2. I can't...
Jump to postA sincerest thank you to CaptainKramer. Your knowledge has been of great help and I certainly look forward to your questions being answered.
Whilst this is for research, I hope to expand my knowledge about this field.
I am trying to identify the visible differences between the multiple engine manufacturers and models available to Boeing and Airbus aircraft. For example, what are the differences that would allow one to visually differentiate between <acronym title="Royal Air Force (United Kingdom)">RR</acronym>, <...
Jump to postI know a few organisations exist that offer the Dak endorsement, however after much research, I still can't find any.
I am seeking something in Australia or New Zealand if possible.
Thanks in advance.
Hi all,
Do not worry if you did not receive yours as yet. I received mine yesterday from an order dating back to January. The tags are very nice. KLM also added the UK to my address underneath Australia although it still arrived.
Hope yours arrive soon!
Hi Spinkid.
I should be boarding UA9791 within the next couple of hours. UA826 was cancelled yesterday due to duty time limitations. I hope that it is the same plane as I left my camera on board yesterday.
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Hello again all. I am sorry if I have been mistaken. The purpose of this post was not to discredit United at all. They did a fantastic job handling the situation both in the air and on the ground. I was just a little disappointed in Aerocares performance at the gate. Understandably, everyone wanted ...
Jump to postHello everyone. Well, what a start to my overseas holiday. UA826 operated by N179UA had to return to <acronym title="Sydney - Kingsford Smith International (Mascot) (SYD / YSSY), Australia - New South Wales">SYD</acronym> after a young passenger become critically ill approximately 2 hours after depa...
Jump to postThe Gold Coast bulletin has confirmed that the pilot DID NOT try and jump from the aircraft before impact. This exact aircraft (VH-DIC) and pilot were both involved in an accident some months ago. The paper also reports that the pilot had serious safety concerns about the Comanche and even commentin...
Jump to postSo very sad. What a horrible tragedy. I would very grateful if anyone could supply me with the registration of this aircraft as it departed my home airfield. I do have to agree with you Qantas767. The only situation that I can think of that would warrant me to jump out of a "flying" aircraft would b...
Jump to postHi everyone. What hapens if BMED cannot solve their issues? I am booked with BMED in March from <acronym title="London - Heathrow (LHR / EGLL), United Kingdom">LHR</acronym>-<acronym title="Turin - Caselle (Sandro Pertini) (TRN / LIMF), Italy">TRN</acronym>. Would another operator honour passenger t...
Jump to postIs it likely that all systems are ready for operation after being idle for fouteen months? I would imagine that it would not be a simple start. Did anyone raise the alarm on the ground, perhaps someone that heard it starting up and knew that the aircraft should not be going anywhere? I agree JAAlber...
Jump to postIt is funny, I consider the B727 as my favourite aircraft although I have never stepped foot on one. I just missed their reign in Australia as I had just entered the world when they were sent packing. I am making the trip to Iran to fly the B707 and B727 next month, I am sure that I will thoroughly ...
Jump to postHello again, Once again I am a little confused as to what my Iranian itinerary is stating. My travel agent has issued me an itinerary which states that I am flying Voker (or Volker) between Shiraz and Isfahan in Iran. A database search of airliners.net and a world wide search using Google have turne...
Jump to postI will have to try out in 'n' out burger. Is this the place where the great LAX photos are taken that are on the database?
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MilesDependent, Wow, incredible story. I think that I will ask before I take a photo, just not worth the consequences. I am only in Iran for 4 days from arrival to departure so I won't have too much time to get into trouble. I will keep my fingers crossed that they say yes to photographs and a cockp...
Jump to postHi StevenG, Thanks for your post. A little off topic but you mentioned that the <acronym title="Tunisair (Tunisia)">TU</acronym>-154 did not have a great reputation back in the days; I don’t think that it has improved much. I was on the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade website the ...
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Jump to postThank you oly720man for the fantastic information; i would never have found that.
Sounds like 2.5 hours is fine. I just hope that Austrian is not late.
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Hello everyone. On the 15th of March I am travelling from Tehran to London (Heathrow) via Vienna. My Austrian Airlines flight arrives two and a half hours before my United flight departs for <acronym title="Los Angeles - International (LAX / KLAX), USA - California">LAX</acronym>. Is this enough tim...
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Jump to postThank you. I feel much better now being armed with a little More information. I am VERY excited about the trip.
Please keep your personal experiences coming.
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Thankyou again all for your fantastic replies. In light of all this, I will definitely be asking if I can take pictures. OA260 - When you mention the Komite; are they just on the look out for breaches against their religion? There is a lot of information on what women must wear but not much on the r...
Jump to postThanks everyone. Fingers crossed that they say yes. I am booking two trips on the 707 just in case. Does the no-photography rule still apply in the air (air to ground shots) as it does on the ground? Sounds like it will be a far cry from my usual city hopper trips on <acronym title="Qantas (Australi...
Jump to postMy apologies QANTAS007. I missed some of that information on the first glimpse. Thank you for your informative posts and glad to hear that I will still see them in red and white for a little longer.
Sorry.
Hello everyone. I have finally sorted out some flights for my trip to Iran. This will be my first trip on the B707, B727 and <acronym title="Tunisair (Tunisia)">TU</acronym>-154 and naturally I hope to come home with a few scan discs full of photos. With this said, the question arises, am I allowed ...
Jump to postHello my aviator friends, Well, I guess all that I can say is that I am very disappointed at the decision to start retiring the 743's from service so soon. I had heard that Qantas was planning to keep them until 2011. It is unbelievable, I have been fortunate enough to fly the 743 five times in my s...
Jump to postThankyou again everyone.
I have contacted the three travel agecies listed above. I hope to hear from them soon. I am really excited about this trip. I have asked for a flight on a B707, 727 and a TU-154.
Will keep you updated.
Kind regards,
Jason
Thankyou Yirina and Cedarjet, I will ring the travel agency later on today (due to time difference). I hope that they speak english. Unfortunately I will be well and truly home before the Iranian tour starts although I am envious of all those booked on it, it sound amazing. I might try and fly the B...
Jump to postYirina, Thankyou very, very much for the fantastic reply. Do you know any travel agencies over there? As I am travelling from Australia, I would prefer to pay the little extra and have the comfort of knowing that there is a seat waiting for me in Iran. I need to do the whole trip from <acronym title...
Jump to postHello everyone. I would like to book a flight on a Saha B707 in March although I was told that one can only book on a flight once he is in Iran and is not guaranteed a seat. I am travelling to Iran only for this reason and would like to have the comfort of knowing that I have a seat on the aircraft ...
Jump to postWow, sounds like it will be a great flight <img src="/discussions/graphics/smilies/biggrin.gif" alt="biggrin" border=0> . I honestly wouldn't mind a 757 either, I am a frequent on the 767's but like the A340, I have never stepped foot on one. Does Audeli aircraft operate in the Iberia li...
Jump to postThanks guys,
My first A340 trip, looking forward to it.
Cheers