Planespotting II
Mar 14th 2019, 2:59 pm
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Mar 14th 2019, 3:20 pm
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Re: Planespotting II
Had a horrible feeling we'd be going on a MAX-8 on our flight back to DEN from YYZ before the grounding, looks like it's a little Embraer ERJ-190AR again.
Really enjoyed the flight here on it, very good legroom for peasant class too.
I'm assuming the FAA's delay to ground the Boeing has something to do with Donny's close ties to them and their lobbying power in Congress?
Really enjoyed the flight here on it, very good legroom for peasant class too.
I'm assuming the FAA's delay to ground the Boeing has something to do with Donny's close ties to them and their lobbying power in Congress?
Mar 14th 2019, 3:24 pm
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Re: Planespotting II
I always heard anecdotally that the FAA was always historically reluctant to do anything that might hurt Boeing, hence the delay in grounding. But as I said that's anecdotal so take it as you will.
Mar 14th 2019, 4:26 pm
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Re: Planespotting II
FAA is nicknamed tombstone agency for a reason.
Have to remember the FAA has conflicting responsibilities, they are not only a regulator but also tasked with promoting civil aviation and development of new technology along with others and some of these responsibilities creates conflicts.
NTSB has over the years gotten frustrated with the FAA as well for either not implementing their recommendations or taking too long to do so.
The US really ought to have a true independent aviation regulator whose sole task is only regulating civil aviation and only concern being safety.
As for Embraer jets, unless upfront in first class or in comfort economy, I find the 170/175 one of the most uncomfortable planes, only ones worse are the CRJ jets, can't even stand up in one of those. Never flown on the 190 though and likely never will so can't compare the differences if any between the smaller cousins.
Have to remember the FAA has conflicting responsibilities, they are not only a regulator but also tasked with promoting civil aviation and development of new technology along with others and some of these responsibilities creates conflicts.
NTSB has over the years gotten frustrated with the FAA as well for either not implementing their recommendations or taking too long to do so.
The US really ought to have a true independent aviation regulator whose sole task is only regulating civil aviation and only concern being safety.
As for Embraer jets, unless upfront in first class or in comfort economy, I find the 170/175 one of the most uncomfortable planes, only ones worse are the CRJ jets, can't even stand up in one of those. Never flown on the 190 though and likely never will so can't compare the differences if any between the smaller cousins.
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Mar 14th 2019, 4:38 pm
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Re: Planespotting II
FAA is nicknamed tombstone agency for a reason.
Have to remember the FAA has conflicting responsibilities, they are not only a regulator but also tasked with promoting civil aviation and development of new technology along with others and some of these responsibilities creates conflicts.
NTSB has over the years gotten frustrated with the FAA as well for either not implementing their recommendations or taking too long to do so.
The US really ought to have a true independent aviation regulator whose sole task is only regulating civil aviation and only concern being safety.
As for Embraer jets, unless upfront in first class or in comfort economy, I find the 170/175 one of the most uncomfortable planes, only ones worse are the CRJ jets, can't even stand up in one of those. Never flown on the 190 though and likely never will so can't compare the differences if any between the smaller cousins.
Have to remember the FAA has conflicting responsibilities, they are not only a regulator but also tasked with promoting civil aviation and development of new technology along with others and some of these responsibilities creates conflicts.
NTSB has over the years gotten frustrated with the FAA as well for either not implementing their recommendations or taking too long to do so.
The US really ought to have a true independent aviation regulator whose sole task is only regulating civil aviation and only concern being safety.
As for Embraer jets, unless upfront in first class or in comfort economy, I find the 170/175 one of the most uncomfortable planes, only ones worse are the CRJ jets, can't even stand up in one of those. Never flown on the 190 though and likely never will so can't compare the differences if any between the smaller cousins.
Mar 14th 2019, 4:51 pm
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Re: Planespotting II
Had a horrible feeling we'd be going on a MAX-8 on our flight back to DEN from YYZ before the grounding, looks like it's a little Embraer ERJ-190AR again.
Really enjoyed the flight here on it, very good legroom for peasant class too.
I'm assuming the FAA's delay to ground the Boeing has something to do with Donny's close ties to them and their lobbying power in Congress?
Really enjoyed the flight here on it, very good legroom for peasant class too.
I'm assuming the FAA's delay to ground the Boeing has something to do with Donny's close ties to them and their lobbying power in Congress?
Mar 16th 2019, 12:12 am
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Re: Planespotting II
American Airlines has suspended service to Venezuela, pilots and flight attendant union refusing to fly there.
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/artic...ezuela-flights
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/artic...ezuela-flights
Mar 16th 2019, 9:16 am
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Re: Planespotting II
True, but stalling a "perfectly good plane" in very challenging weather conditions isn't quite the same as losing a plane in relatively benign conditions. ..... But then there is Asiana 214! 
I hate to say it, but if a plane comes down with no immediately obviously/ already known issue, i.e. through conversation with ATC, then these days pilot suicide has to be a significant possibility, not the highest probability, but more than a small one.
I hate to say it, but if a plane comes down with no immediately obviously/ already known issue, i.e. through conversation with ATC, then these days pilot suicide has to be a significant possibility, not the highest probability, but more than a small one.
1) NTSB is still leading the investigation.
2) If the CVR had any hint of an intentional act, the FBI would be lead agency in the investigation.
3) As of March 14, the FBI stated the NTSB is still leading the investigation.
If the FBI suddenly becomes lead, that will indicate an intentional act is being considered.
Mar 16th 2019, 1:25 pm
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Re: Planespotting II
I am not too sure about pilot suicide at least at this point.
1) NTSB is still leading the investigation.
2) If the CVR had any hint of an intentional act, the FBI would be lead agency in the investigation.
3) As of March 14, the FBI stated the NTSB is still leading the investigation.
If the FBI suddenly becomes lead, that will indicate an intentional act is being considered.
1) NTSB is still leading the investigation.
2) If the CVR had any hint of an intentional act, the FBI would be lead agency in the investigation.
3) As of March 14, the FBI stated the NTSB is still leading the investigation.
If the FBI suddenly becomes lead, that will indicate an intentional act is being considered.
Mar 16th 2019, 8:16 pm
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Re: Planespotting II
I went flying today for lunch about 85 miles away, While there I met a pilot I had met briefly several years ago. He is s 767 captain for a major freight hauler. He said that thru his contacts, there is a good chance that the 767 crash in Texas was deliberate based on black box data.
Mar 17th 2019, 3:55 am
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Re: Planespotting II
Looks like Southwest and the maintenance union have reached a tentative deal. The last contract expired 6 years ago.
The mechanics had rejected an offer from the company in September that, that offer saw 14.8% pay increase and 90 million for bonus, so in the end the employees seem to have gotten a better deal.
- Twenty percent (20%) snap-up to base wage rates effective April 1, 2019;
- Three percent (3%) base rate increases on August 16 in 2019-2023;
- One hundred sixty million ($160,000,000) dollar ratification bonus that is 401(k) and profit sharing-eligible;
- Agreement amendable August 16, 2024;
The mechanics had rejected an offer from the company in September that, that offer saw 14.8% pay increase and 90 million for bonus, so in the end the employees seem to have gotten a better deal.
Mar 17th 2019, 5:11 am
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Re: Planespotting II
Cool photo of retro BA livery landing in San Diego.
https://www.reddit.com/r/sandiego/co...t_between_san/
https://www.reddit.com/r/sandiego/co...t_between_san/
Mar 18th 2019, 12:44 am
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Re: Planespotting II
DOT is investigating the FAA approval of the 737 MAX according to Wall Street Journal.
https://outline.com/pBYSWt
https://outline.com/pBYSWt