Probably to replace the one they landed sideways and overloaded the gear to the nenth degree!!

(Written on 2017年 10月 20日)(Permalink)

Probably was!! SFO does do parallel approaches to 28's with two restrictions-One you wouldn't be that close to the other aircraft and two-the trailing aircraft CANNOT pass the lead aircraft. Fun approach, ALWAYS briefed the passengers so they knew what to expect and NOT alarm them!!

(Written on 2014年 10月 23日)(Permalink)

It's about time!!! Now the next thing ALL Airlines need to enforce is ONE carry-on PERIOD!!! Not a roller bag, a back-pac and another bag draped over their shoulder!! BRING IT ON UNITED!!!!

(Written on 2014年 03月 06日)(Permalink)

That video is a good example of what not to do if you are still in icing conditions. Notice the portions that weren't de-iced even after the second activation. You need to let the ice build up til it's thicker and then activate the boots--and POOF, all the ice is gone. If you don't do that new ice builds up on the left over ice and when you activate the boots they just flex under the leftover ice. THEN YOU HAVE A PROBLEM!! You need to let it build up thicker, then when activated it breaks off better. The other problem with the "video ice" is that it appears as it is impact ice, which is tougher to break off as it's not as brittle as clear or rime ice. How do I know-I flew for 10 years with "boot" equipped airplanes in the upper Midwest and the U.P. along Lake Superior.

(Written on 2013年 12月 11日)(Permalink)

Delta has a boatload of AIRBUS equipment-319's, 320's and 330's. The only "spares" required will be if they take 'em with a newer, more efficient engine!!

(Written on 2010年 12月 07日)(Permalink)

"Scarebus: Evidently you haven't flown one and if you have you're overwhelmed by the high learning curve. blech!!!!! I can't spell either!! Yes those 9's are getting old--the DC3 of our era!!! Richard Anderson IS an ex NWA exec!!! Flew the AIRBUS equipment for 9 years--loved it!! Lastly: Am I glad I won't be one of those "test pilots" once that 787 NIGHTMARELINER hits the market!!!

(Written on 2010年 12月 07日)(Permalink)

Brian- You're thinking of light planes-Airbus-- all you have to do is "select" the parking brake. A seperate selection is also for the Auto brakes which can be set at either Low, Medium or High. The "NORM" being either low or medium as part of the "landing check" or the "approach check". Threw all my manuals away when I retired!!!! Fly Safe!!

(Written on 2010年 09月 24日)(Permalink)