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Forum: Aviation Safety Discussion Forum Yesterday, 06:26 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 495
Posted By Highkeas
A bomb or sabotage would have been branches of a...

A bomb or sabotage would have been branches of a failure investigation tree - so that is where agencies like the CIA or FBI would be involved in an investigation.

Update: Re-reading the NTSB...
Forum: Aviation Safety Discussion Forum Yesterday, 06:21 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 495
Posted By Highkeas
I recall that there were other center fuel tank...

I recall that there were other center fuel tank explosions on Boeing aircraft including one on a 737 on the ground at an airport.
Forum: Aviation Safety Discussion Forum 06-14-2013, 07:03 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 14,733
Posted By Highkeas
One thing I've observed is that textile straps...

One thing I've observed is that textile straps can lose strength if exposed to adverse environments and not routinely tested. I saw a new 100,000-lb plus nylon strap break well under its limit load...
Forum: Aviation Safety Discussion Forum 06-04-2013, 08:22 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,517
Posted By Highkeas
Several years ago I was working in Italy and one...

Several years ago I was working in Italy and one morning I walked out of the hotel to my car. The car parked next to me had its roof smashed in by a fallen tree limb. I returned back to the hotel...
Forum: Aviation Safety Discussion Forum 06-02-2013, 11:48 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,517
Posted By Highkeas
Not that I know of. However cars and buildings...

Not that I know of. However cars and buildings have been hit by meteorites (but no deaths as far as I know).
Forum: Aviation Safety Discussion Forum 05-31-2013, 03:48 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 780
Posted By Highkeas
In cleaning up my computer I came across these...

In cleaning up my computer I came across these pictures that I took a few years ago. These model jets had wingspans up to 8-ft, powered by jet engines, were controlled by hand held controllers, and...
Forum: Aviation Safety Discussion Forum 05-23-2013, 04:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 780
Posted By Highkeas
It depends. See...

It depends.
See http://www.faa.gov/about/initiatives/uas/uas_faq/ for info.
Forum: Flight Review Forum 05-20-2013, 10:09 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,246
Posted By Highkeas
I just flew Denver-Keflavik-LHR and returned...

I just flew Denver-Keflavik-LHR and returned LHR-Kef-Denver on Icelandic. Aircraft on all sectors was 757-200 in nice condition. Legs were 3-hours and 7-hours with no free food provided (we knew and...
Forum: Aviation Safety Discussion Forum 05-04-2013, 09:37 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,725
Posted By Highkeas
While KC-135 and 707 are both based on the 367-80...

While KC-135 and 707 are both based on the 367-80 I recall that the early KC-135 had a smaller diameter fuselage and shorter length than the first 707 aircraft. I do not know if later model KC-135...
Forum: Aviation Safety Discussion Forum 05-04-2013, 06:37 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,725
Posted By Highkeas
Given enough heat (fuel fire) aluminum will burn...

Given enough heat (fuel fire) aluminum will burn leaving aluminum oxide ("ash"). Powdered aluminum is used as an additive in some solid rocket propellants.
Forum: Aviation Safety Discussion Forum 05-04-2013, 06:27 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,725
Posted By Highkeas
I worked on FDR components for military aircraft...

I worked on FDR components for military aircraft in the 70s. I do not know about todays military aircraft.
Forum: Aviation Safety Discussion Forum 05-03-2013, 09:36 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 14,733
Posted By Highkeas
However the US Marines flew OV-10 with ejection...

However the US Marines flew OV-10 with ejection seats for the pilot and observer but none for any marine "passengers" unless they were paratroopers.

The KC-135 had manual bailout capability...
Forum: Aviation Safety Discussion Forum 05-01-2013, 04:39 AM
Replies: 162
Views: 14,250
Posted By Highkeas
Ethiopia started flying passengers on a 787 a day...

Ethiopia started flying passengers on a 787 a day or two ago. Presumably with the upgraded batteries. Or maybe Ethiopia does not have the bureaurocracy of other countries.

I have not heard that...
Forum: Aviation Safety Discussion Forum 04-29-2013, 10:33 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,088
Posted By Highkeas
i do not understand why an aircraft would choose...

i do not understand why an aircraft would choose to fly over Syria (or any other unstable country).


Edit: I meant airline.
Forum: Flight Review Forum 04-29-2013, 02:15 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 406
Posted By Highkeas
Is that Nice airport? I flew out of Nice to...

Is that Nice airport?
I flew out of Nice to Brussels in the early 80s on Sabena.
Forum: Aviation Discussion Forum 04-26-2013, 07:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 928
Posted By Highkeas
We fly frequently on Frontier and find the...

We fly frequently on Frontier and find the service to be very good and the fares competitive with Southwest.
Forum: Aviation Safety Discussion Forum 04-19-2013, 09:29 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 14,250
Posted By Highkeas
Good news - howver this FAA approval is good for...

Good news - howver this FAA approval is good for US Airlines - the FAA equivalents in other countries must also approve the fix for their countries.
Forum: Aviation Safety Discussion Forum 04-14-2013, 03:40 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,352
Posted By Highkeas
More misinformation from AP ...

More misinformation from AP
http://news.yahoo.com/investigators-probe-jets-crash-sea-bali-103807352.html

.............. Sydney-based aviation expert Tom Ballantyne said...
Forum: Aviation Safety Discussion Forum 04-09-2013, 07:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 741
Posted By Highkeas
My dream flight would be fly on a P3 checking out...

My dream flight would be fly on a P3 checking out a hurricane.
Forum: Aviation Safety Discussion Forum 04-09-2013, 02:53 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 482
Posted By Highkeas
Copter pilot crashed while texting

From yy local newspaper today:

The NTSB said an emergengy medical helicopter pilot flying over Missouri was sending and receiving text messages before crashing in 2011, the first time such...
Forum: Aviation Safety Discussion Forum 04-09-2013, 02:40 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 14,250
Posted By Highkeas
NTSB Webcast of Forum on Li-ion batteries in transportation.

This may be to do with transportation of Li-ion batteries but might be informative.
http://www.ntsb.gov/news/2013/130408.html
Forum: Aviation Safety Discussion Forum 04-06-2013, 10:58 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 14,250
Posted By Highkeas
Quote: The purpose of the flight was to...

Quote: The purpose of the flight was to demonstrate that the new battery system performs as intended during normal and non-normal flight conditions.

I wonder how non-normal flight conditions were...
Forum: Aviation Safety Discussion Forum 04-03-2013, 07:56 PM
Replies: 2,438
Views: 282,082
Posted By Highkeas
I'm surprised by how many aircraft (Boeing and...

I'm surprised by how many aircraft (Boeing and others) made "sucessful" water landings:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Water_landing
Forum: Aviation Safety Discussion Forum 04-03-2013, 02:26 PM
Replies: 2,438
Views: 282,082
Posted By Highkeas
Back to pitots

From today's AIAA newsletter:

Airbus A340-600 Diverted After Weather Incident.

Flightglobal (http://mailview.custombriefings.com/mailview.aspx?m=2013040301aiaa&r=5619859-d661&l=00a-b94&t=c)...
Forum: Aviation Discussion Forum 04-01-2013, 05:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 839
Posted By Highkeas
In the referenced link click on the CommutAir...

In the referenced link click on the CommutAir link.

But this plane will have to obtain FAA approval before it can fly in the USA. Maybe CommutAir is just buying a position to trade.
Forum: Aviation Discussion Forum 03-29-2013, 08:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 726
Posted By Highkeas
Probably not - aircraft are assigned to routes...

Probably not - aircraft are assigned to routes based on historical demand - and that plane is then used for a subsequent route(s). That aircraft may be full on your flight but not on its subsequent...
Forum: Aviation Discussion Forum 03-28-2013, 08:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 901
Posted By Highkeas
I like the livery. I am flying four legs on...

I like the livery.

I am flying four legs on Icelandair in May - I hope I get to ride on this aircraft.
Forum: Aviation Discussion Forum 03-27-2013, 06:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,080
Posted By Highkeas
Alaska, Frontier, Southwest, and Skywest are all...

Alaska, Frontier, Southwest, and Skywest are all good.

However the United Airlines flight attendents on my recent Denver-Honolulu, Kona-SFO, and SFO-DEN flights were fine.
Forum: Aviation Discussion Forum 03-26-2013, 01:59 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 563
Posted By Highkeas
Layoff and hiring cycles are the way of life in...

Layoff and hiring cycles are the way of life in the US aerospace industry (in which I work) and has been for decades.
Forum: Aviation Safety Discussion Forum 03-23-2013, 09:01 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,664
Posted By Highkeas
Apparently Trenton-Mercer is one airport where...

Apparently Trenton-Mercer is one airport where the tower will cease to be in operation. Frontier Airlines plans to continue flights to/from Trenton-Mercer. They already provide flights to some...
Forum: Aviation Discussion Forum 03-20-2013, 05:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 924
Posted By Highkeas
Taxiways with bridges over them

At the Denver airport (DEN) there is a pedestrian bridge over a taxiway (adjacent to Frontier's gates). Are there any more airports that have this feature.

Next time I'm there I will take some...
Forum: Aviation Safety Discussion Forum 03-20-2013, 04:52 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 511
Posted By Highkeas
That is true.

That is true.
Forum: Aviation Safety Discussion Forum 03-20-2013, 04:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,417
Posted By Highkeas
It was a go-around (according to the Post 1...

It was a go-around (according to the Post 1 reference) so perhaps there was a problem with the aircraft's landing approach configuration.
Forum: Aviation Safety Discussion Forum 03-18-2013, 03:11 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,417
Posted By Highkeas
Hawker Beechcradt Premier Jet Crashes into homes

http://news.yahoo.com/2-killed-jet-crashes-indiana-neighborhood-005543312.html
At least two deaths.
Forum: Aviation Discussion Forum 03-17-2013, 05:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,254
Posted By Highkeas
I worked for a USA aerospace comany that provided...

I worked for a USA aerospace comany that provided machinery to China in support of a civilian program with USA govt permission, permits, and stipulations. Later it was found that China later...
Forum: Aviation Discussion Forum 03-17-2013, 05:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 506
Posted By Highkeas
It is a landing deceleration parachute. ...

It is a landing deceleration parachute.
Probably its canister opened under vibration. When deployment is commanded the first event is that the riser attach pin is locked followed by deployment of...
Forum: Aviation Safety Discussion Forum 03-15-2013, 01:44 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,265
Posted By Highkeas
Some years ago a safety organization, that I was...

Some years ago a safety organization, that I was a member of, argued that a broken duty-free liquor bottle could be used as a weapon. Rejected by the powers that be in several countries.
Forum: Aviation Discussion Forum 02-28-2013, 09:19 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 862
Posted By Highkeas
My experience is that US domestic airlines...

My experience is that US domestic airlines usually allow me on an earlier flight if there are available seats (usually not these days). After all, they may be able to sell that later seat.
Forum: Aviation Safety Discussion Forum 02-28-2013, 06:13 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 558
Posted By Highkeas
The National Archives maybe?

The National Archives maybe?
Forum: Aviation Safety Discussion Forum 02-28-2013, 06:10 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 14,250
Posted By Highkeas
Earlier commercial airplane models, such as the...

Earlier commercial airplane models, such as the 777, 747 and MD-11, used nickel cadmium (NiCd) batteries, which are heavier, larger and less powerful.
Source:...
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