For those with no life.

(Written on 02/11/2023)(Permalink)

And, this is why we will always have VORs for ground-based navigation. I just hope the FAA is keeping up checks on the VOR-based procedures. Back in 2007 I pissed off a ton of pilots on a particular page when I made the statement, "Magenta lines kill pilots." Some came after me ready to take my head off. As young as GPS in aviation was and as limited as its use was with very little terminal applications, pilots were still becoming overly dependent upon the technology. About six months later United Airlines released a training film to the public on YouTube... "Children of the Magenta". This had already been their concern. I wonder how much the carriers are addressing it, today.

(Written on 10/21/2022)(Permalink)

From the very start, this was a failure of basic pilot skills. And, neither pilot appeared to have a proper understanding of how the system works. There's also a case of Airbus not making every detail known to those being trained. The two primary pitot tubes iced over. Was heat on? With both failed, the computer went into alternate laws. The standby pitot was functional so they had an airspeed indication. Even if the standby was failed, there's an alternative. They had power indication. They had pitch information. Power + Pitch = Performance It's a basic means of flying in every single airframe. Instead, we had two idiot pilots fighting each other with opposite control inputs, no cockpit resource management, no communication, no basic skills. When the truth came out about that incident I went to a safety stand down meeting where a former US Air check airman spoke. Until 447 he did not believe in gouges. Afterwards, he did. Every so often, he would fly acr

(Written on 10/14/2022)(Permalink)

This was a failure of basic pilot skills. The two primary pitot tubes iced over. Was heat on? With both failed, the computer went into alternate laws. The standby pitot was functional so they had an airspeed indication. Even if the standby was failed, there's an alternative. They had power indication. They had pitch information. Power + Pitch = Performance It's a basic means of flying in every single airframe. Instead, we had two idiot pilots fighting each other with opposite control inputs, no cockpit resource management, no communication, no basic skills. When the truth came out about that incident I went to a safety stand down meeting where a former US Air check airman spoke. Until 447 he did not believe in gouges. Afterwards, he did. I taught the use of gouges, particularly for instrument students. In every single configuration, in every phase of flight, you should know what a given power input and pitch setting should give you a minimum performance resu

(Written on 10/14/2022)(Permalink)

They are intended for accident investigations, not employee discipline.

(Written on 10/10/2022)(Permalink)

Clearly, you're not a pilot. A required crew member cannot leave their station when the other required crewmember is not present at their own station. By doing so, she would place her own ticket in jeopardy with the FAA.

(Written on 10/10/2022)(Permalink)

I addressed your asinine remark in another subthread.

(Written on 10/08/2022)(Permalink)

Was he aware of such? And, do you have any details on the lawsuit? I'd love to read it.

(Written on 10/08/2022)(Permalink)

Had she abandoned her post at the flight controls she would be subject not only to disciplinary action but most certainly pilot deviation action by the FAA that could even result in criminal actions against her. The FARs are very clear on how the controls must be manned in the absence of a REQUIRED crew member. I'm guessing you're not a pilot.

(Written on 10/08/2022)(Permalink)

This crap would not have happened if Herb were still around. And, if it did he'd take the pilot to the woodshed or worse.

(Written on 10/06/2022)(Permalink)