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Re: Whom did you say was flying this plane?

Mac ·
The Air France flight 447 that went down with all souls lost, out of Rio, Brazil in 2009 would have benefitted from a greater system override of the pilots misinterpretation of their flight 'status'. Anything that can reduce pilot error OR system error has to be desirable.
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Re: Whom did you say was flying this plane?

Paul Heymont ·
What would seem perhaps most beneficial would be not only to have auto-pilot type systems with human override but also to have auto-pilot functions that remain active while humans "drive," providing a second opinion. "Hey, human: are you sure you don't want to slow down/speed up a little here?"
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Re: Whom did you say was flying this plane?

PAWeber ·
I recently read this blog post where a former pilot trainer describes the culture and attitude of Korean pilots. For me it was somewhat eye opening. Read it and decide for yourself: http://www.freerepublic.com/fo...f-news/3041469/posts
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Re: Yelp Offers Health Grades for LA Restaurants

Paul Heymont ·
This is a first for both Yelp and the County Health Department, so I guess we'll have to view it as a pilot project before any other areas get added. I'm wondering (and I'm sure Yelp is, too) what effect it will have on discussion, and on user choices.
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Re: Space Shuttle Atlantis exhibit, Kennedy Space Center

DrFumblefinger ·
Thanks for the comments, guys! The entire shuttle is actually much longer than I'd thought, maybe 180 ft. What was surprising is how small the living/pilot compartment is where the astronauts spent so much time. It's that space in front of the opened cargo door. The US space program is just a former shadow of itself with the retirement of the Shuttle program and nothing ready to take its place. But I was pleased to hear that NASA is working on the Orion project. It is a rocket based space...
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Re: Space Shuttle Atlantis exhibit, Kennedy Space Center

Paul Heymont ·
Your comment on the difference between the pilot space and the cargo bay reminded me that a few years ago, one of the astronauts compared the shuttle to a giant pickup truck...
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Re: World's most dangerous airport? Would you land here? Lukla, Nepal

PortMoresby ·
Your pictures remind me very much of the Shimla Airport, same end of runway in space, same commitment required by pilot and passengers alike. The plane was tiny, I sat immediately behind the pilot, a Sikh with headphones perched atop his turban rather than over his ears, unique in my experience. The view was a bit too immediate for my liking but we made it off just fine and bounced in the heat all the way to Delhi. Thanks for the memory, DrF.
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Re: Whom did you say was flying this plane?

FlashFlyer ·
Anyone remember the movie Westworld? Where nothing can go wrong...go wrong....go wrong... I'm okay with the pilot using automation, but the idea of automation REPLACING the pilot....nah... I want someone who can grab the controls and fly by the seat of his or her pants, not have the plane crash because some tiny part shorted out. Same goes for robot cars on the highway. I don't wanna get killed head-on by a car reacting to a sunspot in GPS. OTOH if you could get government on autopilot...oh,...
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Re: Whom did you say was flying this plane?

GarryRF ·
Plane from the UK had to abort landing at Cologne Airport yesterday when the Pilot spotted another plane already on the runway. Just 400 metres from touchdown - that's only a few seconds ! I wouldn't leave that decision to a Flight Simulator !
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Re: Whom did you say was flying this plane?

DrFumblefinger ·
GarryRF makes a great point. Computers are very sophisticated and can do a lot. But they lack "human judgement". Call me old fashioned, but I'm more comfortable with a human pilot flying my aircraft.
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Re: Air Miles vs Low Fare Airline

Travel Rob ·
We flew Norwegian in May, Orlando-Oslo and were really impressed. The 787 made such a difference and we arrived feeling fresh. The moister air, bigger windows and lighting made a world of difference in how we felt post trip. We brought a decent sized carry-on and personal bag each for free too. As far other extra fees, we didn't pay any. They charge for food or drinks, but we just bought those at the airport. And I think they also charge for blankets, but we brought jackets to cover with and...
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, August 28, 2014: Elk, Banff, Alberta

Travel Luver ·
Beautiful photos and a great story! I've been told male elk are especially dangerous when they're rutting. Do you know if that's true?
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, August 28, 2014: Elk, Banff, Alberta

GarryRF ·
I know just how she felt. You cut into your steak, you're anticipating that wonderful first taste of a succulent piece of beef. Then as you slowly take it into your mouth the waiter appears ! "How's your steak Sir ?" Nom nom , choke, nom nom. "its fine dank you" cough..... When you really want to raise your arms and chase him into the car park - because you know its something waiters do for fun ! Love the Photos too !!
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, August 28, 2014: Elk, Banff, Alberta

Ottoman ·
Hi GarryRF and Travel Luver! GarryRF...loved your comment. LOL Too funny, and so true. Travel Luver...unfortunately I don't know too much about elk, but I did a little research and came across this article you can link to which I believe will answer your question nicely http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2...k-rut_n_3915764.html In summary, the answer to your question is yes, male elk (aka bulls) can be and usually are much more aggressive during rutting, even toward humans; However, after what I...
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Re: Where in the World is TravelGumbo, #104

GarryRF ·
A wonderful man I had the privilege to meet many years ago told me a story. He was a pilot with the Royal Air Force 1939 - 45 in WW2. "You young people today - you talk of the stress you suffer. You stop your motor car and in the rear view mirror you see someone flashing their headlights at you. You get a stress attack and curse him. When I was a young man I suffered the same problem. The flashing lights I could see in my rear view mirror were the machine guns on the wings of a Messerschmitt...
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Re: Wrong Airport: Help, I've landed and I can't get up!

DrFumblefinger ·
There are few stories more embarrassing for a pilot than the old "landed at the wrong airport one". Wonder how often this happens? This particular story is news because it couldn't take off easily without special clearance. In this era of modern flight navigation, one has to wonder how it could happen at all.
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Re: New Pilot Rules: Safer skies, but some delays likely

Travel Rob ·
I always thought that was a major problem.Glad they are looking out for the pilots. Anyone who has ever flown a long flight to Asia or Australia knows how tired a passenger gets.I can't imagine having to make critical judgements as a Pilot under little rest.
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Lufthansa flights cancelled by pilot strike

Paul Heymont ·
Lufthansa has cancelled about 1350 flights, due to a pilot strike. The strike is hitting medium and short haul flights today (Monday, 12/1) and long-haul flights on Tuesday. About 150,000 passengers are affected.   The main strike issue is...
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The Sunshine Skyway Bridge – The Creepy and the Miraculous

GutterPup ·
  If you follow Interstate 275 south through the city of St. Petersburg, Florida until you run out of land, you’ll be greeted by a gentle slope of road that seemingly rises from the waters of the Tampa Bay. This...
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Visiting Western Greenland. Part I – Three Towns

Racing_snake ·
In July 2006 I gave in to curiosity and realized my ambition to visit West Greenland.  I returned 6 times in the next 8 years!  I knew that about 10% of the world’s freshwater was sitting on Greenland with the capacity to raise...
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I hear you knockin'––but pilot can't get in!

Paul Heymont ·
Yesterday's Delta 1651 from Minneapolis to Las Vegas landed safely, but with the pilot locked out of the cockpit in a freak mechanical failure. The captain had left the cockpit to use a restroom, and found on his return that the cockpit door had...
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New safety rules after crash: No solo pilots

Paul Heymont ·
In the wake of the Germanwings crash that killed 150 in an apparent suicide-by-pilot, Lufthansa and many others are quickly adopting rules requiring at least two crew members be present inside the cockpit at all times. Lufthansa's announcement covers...
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AA flight delays blamed on pilot iPad crash

Paul Heymont ·
American Airlines, the first airline to ditch huge paper pilot flight books for iPads, has had a little trouble with them this week. The airline reports that 24 flights on Tuesday (4/28) and 50 more yesterday were delayed by failure of an app that...
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Euro airlines: Delays continue in compensation for delays

Paul Heymont ·
Passengers waiting for delayed flights               Photo: Wikimedia / Tony Hisget Passengers claiming compensation for flight delays under EU rules are finding themselves still delayed or denied in receiving the...
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Flying Round-the-World with no fuel!

Paul Heymont ·
Two veteran Swiss pilots are at nearly the midpoint of a round-the-world flight on the Solar Impulse 2, a solar-powered plane with a wingspan greater than a 747's. Among other reasons for the huge wingspan is to make possible use of 17,000 solar cells...
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A Price War over Trans-Atlantic? TravelGumbo interviews Norwegian Air

Travel Rob ·
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AA teases West Texas with 787 dry runs

Paul Heymont ·
When an airline gets a new type of plane for the first time, its pilots need to learn to fly it. And no matter how many hours go into work on a simulator, there's no substitute for the real experience.   Case in point: American Airlines got its...
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The Sunshine Skyway Bridge – The Creepy and the Miraculous

GutterPup ·
By JP Chartier If you follow Interstate 275 south through the city of St. Petersburg, Florida until you run out of land, you’ll be greeted by a gentle slope of road that seemingly rises from the waters of the Tampa Bay. This...
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A day ago, driverless cars. Are you up for no-pilot jetliners?

Paul Heymont ·
Will a robot replace the pilot on your next flight?   No, this isn't a late-day April Fools' gag. Both NASA and the Defense Advanced Research Projects Administration (they started the Internet, remember...) are working on technologies for...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, April 23, 2015: The 1903 Wright Flyer, Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, Washington, D.C.

Ottoman ·
  I heard a joke once that said "Y'know the Air and Space Museum in Washington D.C.?  They actually have stuff in there!"  Case-in-point, the 1903 Wright Flyer.  Many reproductions of the Wright Flyer have been made, but this is...
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Ryanair on Alitalia: 'we want it and want it whole'

Paul Heymont ·
Ryanair moves toward a binding bid on the bankrupt carrier that would keep it flying whole and under its own name.
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Southwest has its eyes on Hawaii

Paul Heymont ·
Southwest's passengers are eager for Hawaii, and the airline wants to, but not just yet.
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House panel votes big changes for FAA

Paul Heymont ·
The House Transportation Committee is working on the FAA appropriation bill, and is proposing a slew of new rules to go with it.
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Boeing throws a 50th birthday party for 737

Paul Heymont ·
Boeing's 737 had its first flight 50 years ago, and had a birthday party Sunday at Seattle's Museum of Flight.
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Airlines dropping 2-person cockpit rule, again

Paul Heymont ·
A rule requiring two crewmembers in the cockpit at all times, implemented after a suicide-by-pilot, is now being repealed.
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July 5, 2017: Cambridge American Cemetery

George G. ·
George G shares a visit to the Cambridge American Cemetery, the only permanent World War II Memorial in the British Isles.
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Airbnb to aid Milan refugee housing

Paul Heymont ·
Airbnb and Italian refugee relief groups pilot a way to use the short-term rental platform to find appropriate housing for refugees.
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Star Wars hotel guests will 'join the cast'

Paul Heymont ·
Disney is building Star Wars theme parks, and Orlando's will include a Star Wars-themed hotel with interactive features.
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Veteran fliers: Planes with a long history

Paul Heymont ·
Airliners have a longer life than you might think. Meet some of the oldest in service and why they're still flying.
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Ryanair scraps more flights, drops Alitalia bid

Paul Heymont ·
As Ryanair's scheduling issues snowball, the airline cancels some flights through March and drops its bid for bankrupt Alitalia.
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The Museum of Chinese in America

Jonathan L ·
Jonathan L visits the Museum of Chinese in America, which explores the long history of immigration to this country
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90 Years of Flight Attendants

Paul Heymont ·
Last week marked the 90th anniversary of airline flight attendants. It's a long story!
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Cape Air: Trans-Atlantic in a 9-Seater!

Paul Heymont ·
Cape Air is getting a new fleet of high-tech small planes for its regional operations, but getting them from Italy to the U.S. is a trip in itself!
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5 Ways to Make Your Island Trip Adventurous

Barbara Raynott (Guest) ·
Barbara Raynott suggests some adventures you should consider when visiting the Caribbean islands.
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Changing the Guard at Int'l Air Group

Paul Heymont ·
Willie Walsh, one of the big names in big-name aviation is retiring
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Now Boarding: Restored Super "Connie"

Paul Heymont ·
Qantas has restored a pioneer modern airliner, and is opening it to visitors...but first you have to get to Australia.
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Vienna, Berlin: Does cheap transit work?

Paul Heymont ·
Vienna, Berlin and Munich are all concerned about congestion and carbon, but don't agree on how to get passengers off the road and onto trains.
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United invests in pilot training

Paul Heymont ·
The airline is buying a flight school to graduate hundreds of pilots, and creating a path to a job with United.
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Aviation history: 100 years of air traffic control

Paul Heymont ·
100 years ago this week, the world's first air traffic control tower went live in a shed at Britain's Croydon Airport.
 
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