Re: Water Salute went wrong: emergency exit deployed (SV@DXB)

RDUDDJI wrote:

stylo777 wrote:

It really doesn't seem that difficult to perform a water cannon salute, but I guess you never know.

RE: Water Cannon Salute At CHS This Morning

A pilot's last flight is probably the most common (I've done a couple myself), although other reasons include returning military personnel and sometimes inaugural flights of an airline into a new airport.

Boeing 747-400 Operating Sochi To EWR

<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/zeke" class="quote" target="_blank">zeke</a> (<a href="#3" class="quote">Reply 3</a>):<br/><i>Most 747 freighters do not have main deck fire sup...

RE: Low Landings And Takeoffs At SXM Unsafe?

While <acronym title="Philipsburg / St. Maarten - Princess Juliana (SXM / TNCM), St. Maarten">SXM</acronym> does technically have a very small displaced threshold (less than 100'), I think a lot of people are confusing it for the blast pad (the area with the yellow chevrons). I've never seen anyone ...

RE: ATL Ramp Towers

<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/DLX737200" class="quote" target="_blank">DLX737200</a> (<a href="#1" class="quote">Reply 1</a>):<br/><i> -A tower is exclusively Delta. Delta do...

RE: Dreamlifter / Beluga Certification

<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/pdxswa" class="quote" target="_blank">pdxswa</a> (<a href="#6" class="quote">Reply 6</a>):<br/><i>The Boeing 747 LCF's are only certified to car...

RE: EWR 22L/R Takeoff Banks

Simple noise abatement.

Check it out on Google Earth. If you flew runway heading, you'd be directly over a large number of houses, while the turn to the left puts you out more over a shopping mall and the marshes.

RE: What A Drag: Man Wanders Onto EWR Runway

<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/slcdeltarumd11" class="quote" target="_blank">slcdeltarumd11</a> (<a href="#6" class="quote">Reply 6</a>):<br/><i> The port Authority really sti...

RE: "secure" Airport To Airport Transfer?

<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/RWA380" class="quote" target="_blank">RWA380</a> (<a href="#4" class="quote">Reply 4</a>):<br/><i>How about a helicopter that goes from terminal...

RE: JetBlue's First A321 On Its Way To USA

I just drove past it a couple of hours ago here at JFK again and it has it's new name stenciled on now: "Bigger, Brighter, Bluer"

RE: JetBlue's First A321 On Its Way To USA

<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/WesternA318" class="quote" target="_blank">WesternA318</a> (<a href="#40" class="quote">Reply 40</a>):<br/><i>This is one beautiful bird, I hope...

RE: JetBlue's First A321 On Its Way To USA

Here are a few quick pictures of it I took. I like the look of it a lot. <a href="http://tylerbrown.zenfolio.com/p195688677/ec048123" title="First ever A321 for jetBlue"><img src="http://tylerbrown.zenfolio.com/img/s5/v121/p201621795-3.jpg" width="580" height="387" alt="Tyler Brown: Aviation &em...

RE: JetBlue's First A321 On Its Way To USA

I just got to check it out on the ground here at <acronym title="New York - John F. Kennedy International (Idlewild) (JFK / KJFK), USA - New York">JFK</acronym>. It looks very sharp. It's got blue accent lighting running along the walls underneath the luggage bins, which is a nice touch. It's an all...

RE: State Of MEM

<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/zippyjet" class="quote" target="_blank">zippyjet</a> (<a href="#0" class="quote">Thread starter</a>):<br/><i> What's the current state of <acron...

UPS A300 Crash In Birmingham, AL. - BHM

I found this short video posted online. It's from a good distance away, but you can clearly see a large fire.

UPS A300 Crash In Birmingham, AL. - BHM

Uh oh, hopefully it was something relatively minor and the media is just throwing around the "crash" term.

RE: Why Do Iata Codes Exist?

<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/GlobalMoose" class="quote" target="_blank">GlobalMoose</a> (<a href="#3" class="quote">Reply 3</a>):<br/><i>As an aside, I agree with you about ...

RE: Pilot's Decision

Back when I was a ramp controller in <acronym title="Atlanta - Hartsfield-Jackson International (The William B Hartsfield) (ATL / KATL), USA - Georgia">ATL</acronym>, I had a gap between two aircraft that I first sent a 767 through, then a 757, then had a 737 say it was too small and he didn't fell ...

RE: Who Pays For Engine Damage?

If the damage occurs on an airport, the airport operator can potentially be held liable for at least a portion of the damages.

RE: Foaming Runways - Emergency Landings

Overall I'd say it's fairly rare. There are several reasons for this. First, foam is expensive. A five gallon drum is about $100 to $200 depending on the concentration (either 3% or 6%, 1% is not allowed for ARFF purposes). Note that that's the pure foam, which will yield much more than 5 gallons wh...

RE: Siemens Boycott Ryanair Due To Safety Concerns

<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/United787" class="quote" target="_blank">United787</a> (<a href="#15" class="quote">Reply 15</a>):<br/><i>Does Siemens manufacturer anything tha...

RE: Why Does The AN124 Need Six Flying Crew?

I saw one take off on <acronym title="Atlanta - Hartsfield-Jackson International (The William B Hartsfield) (ATL / KATL), USA - Georgia">ATL</acronym> several years ago. Sure enough, it sat in position on the runway for around 4-5 minutes. We didn't know what they were doing, although we joked that ...

RE: UA Flt 96 757 EWR Air Return Now D/t Eng Probl

Landed without incident, taxied to the gate under its own power.

RE: Holding Short Of A Taxiway

<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/David+L" class="quote" target="_blank">David L</a> (<a href="#7" class="quote">Reply 7</a>):<br/><i>So any precise rules are likely to be airpor...

RE: Holding Short Of A Taxiway

Some airports will have painted markings or surface lights to designate taxiway holding positions, for use when you're instructed to hold short of a taxiway X while you're on taxiway Y. The painted marking is a single dashed line running perpendicular to the solid centerline, and the surface lights ...

RE: Pan Or Mayday, The Decision

<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/CX+Flyboy" class="quote" target="_blank">CX Flyboy</a> (<a href="#6" class="quote">Reply 6</a>):<br/><i>I also bear in mind what happens at my l...

RE: Is This Really An Airborne L-1011? Whose?

<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/gingersnap" class="quote" target="_blank">gingersnap</a> (<a href="#2" class="quote">Reply 2</a>):<br/><i>a TriStar undergoing heavy maintenance...

RE: Video: Jet Blast Vs Girl - Ouch

<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/mariner" class="quote" target="_blank">mariner</a> (<a href="#294" class="quote">Reply 294</a>):<br/><i>I repeat, unless you are privy to the co...

RE: Video: Jet Blast Vs Girl - Ouch

<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/ZuluAlpha" class="quote" target="_blank">ZuluAlpha</a> (<a href="#287" class="quote">Reply 287</a>):<br/><i>Is it possible, that the pilots had ...

RE: Pilots Moaning To ATC?

Sure pilots will complain to ATC about various things (and vice versa), but not usually with any positive benefits. Unless you think an honest mistake has been made, like the tower has forgotten you're sitting there, it's probably best just to keep your mutterings to yourself. I remember when I was ...

RE: Continental's Last Flight

<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/Chicagoflight" class="quote" target="_blank">Chicagoflight</a> (<a href="#11" class="quote">Reply 11</a>):<br/><i>I'm sure the proud ex-Con flig...

RE: PHL - Stray Jeep Crosses Active Runways (Video /incl)

<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/Type-Rated" class="quote" target="_blank">Type-Rated</a> (<a href="#12" class="quote">Reply 12</a>):<br/><i>But the <acronym title="Taipei - Sun...

RE: Delta: Feb 23rd Flt # 1928 Bird Incident

Jets eat up birds pretty frequently, and very rarely have any serious issue from it, although of course it is possible. Usually it happens at takeoff or landing, but certain species of birds have been reported as high as FL290 from what I've read. The most you'll usually ever see on the aircraft is ...

RE: Iceland Express New Routes

I take it they have no plans to reinstate EWR service?

RE: LH A380 Escorted In MIA: Why?

<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/chrisnh" class="quote" target="_blank">chrisnh</a> (<a href="#6" class="quote">Reply 6</a>):<br/><i>These vehicles have overly-excited airport o...

RE: SWA Employee Died After Incident At IAD

<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/aerorobnz" class="quote" target="_blank">aerorobnz</a> (<a href="#14" class="quote">Reply 14</a>):<br/><i>How could you even if you wanted to?? ...

RE: Clearing Snow From Ramp Area

As others have mentioned, often the airport authority clears the movement areas and the airlines are responsible for the ramp, although this isn't always the case. It'll just depend on each airport and how they have their leases structured with the tenants. Every airport that gets snow is required t...

RE: Unclaimed Cell Phone Causes Flight To Divert

Just going by the headline, I was going to say that this was pretty silly. Cell phones get left behind on planes everyday and they don't always get caught between flights. But 2 phones, in the lav, with the (supposedly) known owner not claiming them does seem more than a little bit strange. I don't ...

RE: Airport Employee Arrested For Stealing Booze

<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/blueflyer" class="quote" target="_blank">blueflyer</a> (<a href="#31" class="quote">Reply 31</a>):<br/><i>It doesn't depend on who you ask. Taki...

RE: Airport Employee Arrested For Stealing Booze

<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/Maverick623" class="quote" target="_blank">Maverick623</a> (<a href="#13" class="quote">Reply 13</a>):<br/><i>If you're caught taking ANYTHING, ...

RE: Operating Costs At DEN? Others?

<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/okie" class="quote" target="_blank">okie</a> (<a href="#8" class="quote">Reply 8</a>):<br/><i>One thing I did notice is that they charged the ai...

RE: Operating Costs At DEN? Others?

<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/WN787" class="quote" target="_blank">WN787</a> (<a href="#5" class="quote">Reply 5</a>):<br/><i>Anyone out there know where one can find city ra...

RE: MAD Displaced Thresholds...Why?

As others have mentioned, displaced thresholds only apply to landings, not takeoffs. <table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/Fabo" class="quote" target="_blank">Fabo</a> (<a href="#4" ...

RE: For UA/CO Is EWR A Plus/minus Vs JFK?

I think <acronym title="Newark - Liberty International (EWR / KEWR), USA - New Jersey">EWR</acronym> is often overlooked by tourists coming to the city. I drive from my apartment in Manhattan to <acronym title="Newark - Liberty International (EWR / KEWR), USA - New Jersey">EWR</acronym> five or six ...

RE: If You Had $10million To Buy A Private Jet

For $10 million, you can either get an old, but giant jet, or something small, but new-ish. Since operating costs don't seem to matter, you may as well get some old 747 for like $2 million (provided you get free interior redesign as well). For something made in my lifetime, you could pick up a fairl...

RE: Airline Ramp Towers Across The USA

<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/blink182" class="quote" target="_blank">blink182</a> (<a href="#12" class="quote">Reply 12</a>):<br/><i>Is ramp control handled by airlines or t...

RE: Can Everybody Personalize The REG Of Its Jet?

<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/JBo" class="quote" target="_blank">JBo</a> (<a href="#1" class="quote">Reply 1</a>):<br/><i>Nike's corporate jet is registered N1KE.</i></font><...

RE: 19 People Die In Nepal Plane Crash

Was it the Kathmandu airport that was picked as the most dangerous in the world in a Discovery Channel (maybe History Channel?) show a while ago?

RE: John Travolta Adds Bombardier To Ever-Growing List

<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/Bralo20" class="quote" target="_blank">Bralo20</a> (<a href="#6" class="quote">Reply 6</a>):<br/><i>There's also a Learjet 24 which I can't find...

RE: Emergency Landing,Fire Crew Question.

Just depends on the nature of the emergency and how many trucks the airport has at its disposal. Coming in on minimum fuel and the trucks will likely go to the approach end of the runway, flaps failure or something like that and we'll likely go to the departure end. If the aircraft is having control...