The Boeing Dreamliner. - Page 4

stevestrat · 14th January 2013, 10:49

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Originally Posted by Dragrad

Me too- 25.5 hts in total, still got my log book

I was in the ATC for years, longer than I should have been really but my father knew the local Squadron Leader so I joined younger than I should have. I joined 1016 Berwick On Tweed Squadron but was in three Squadrons altogether as we moved around, finished up as a Flight Sergeant. Strangely gliding was never something that came up but clocked plenty of hours in other aircraft.

The Berwick Squadron was good in that it was the TA hall we met in and it had a 25 yard indoor range attached. I represented Northumberland in rifle shooting (.22), regularly got high 90s out of 100, got 99 on several occasions but frustratingly never got the 100!

MangoMan · 16th January 2013, 13:58

More Dreamliners Grounded!!!

http://www.chicagotribune.com/busine...,7931009.story

Terrorfex · 16th January 2013, 15:40

What needs to be remembered is the aircraft performed EXACTLY as it was designed to in an emergency. A possible fault with the system was detected, the flight crew were informed and - in accordance with trained emergency procedures - successfully landed the aircraft and led a prompt evacuation resulting in no casualties or substantive damage to the aircraft.

The mention of other faults are by the by - the windscreen crack and the fuel leak whilst ominous-sounding weren't serious in that they didn't directly endanger the aircraft whilst in-flight. The battery problem, however, has now appeared three times on three different 787s in service with two different airlines.

Bearing in mind this is the first commercial aircraft to operate with a large Li-Ion battery, it could well point to a fundamental failing in the technology that might need to be addressed.

Interestingly, Air India and United Airlines are continuing service with their 787s.

We'll have to wait for the NTSB/FAA investigation to get additional facts and conclusions.

MangoMan · 16th January 2013, 15:45

So you're saying you wouldn't be fazed at all if you had been on board? And nor should the other passengers?

Obviously you've had this happen to you on occasions before and doesn't worry in the least anymore.....

Terrorfex · 16th January 2013, 16:31

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Originally Posted by MangoMan

So you're saying you wouldn't be fazed at all if you had been on board? And nor should the other passengers?

Obviously you've had this happen to you on occasions before and doesn't worry in the least anymore.....

Or I'm an aircraft engineer.

MrDoodles · 16th January 2013, 16:31

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Originally Posted by MangoMan

So you're saying you wouldn't be fazed at all if you had been on board? And nor should the other passengers?

Obviously you've had this happen to you on occasions before and doesn't worry in the least anymore.....

Any landing that you walk away from, is a good one!

Terrorfex · 16th January 2013, 16:36

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Originally Posted by MrDoodles

Any landing that you walk away from, is a good one!

Spoken like a true pilot! Especially since they don't have to put it back together when they're done!

FLYER · 17th January 2013, 09:09

Just heard on the news that the bulk of them are grounded.

Oh well statistics say it.s still the safest mode of transport.

Dont think i will bother renewing my passport though.

it ran out two years ago.

MangoMan · 17th January 2013, 09:47

Of course there is one aircraft that I would gladly go on - and this is it:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aSnh-4EiBYM

coolcat · 17th January 2013, 09:52

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Originally Posted by MangoMan

Of course there is one aircraft that I would gladly go on - and this is it:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aSnh-4EiBYM

I agree, the world somehow seems a poorer place now she is no longer flying

16th January 2013, 13:58	#32
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MangoMan This is my second home Looking.... Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: England Posts: 10,911 Thanks: 862 Thanked 1,111 Times in 868 Posts	So you're saying you wouldn't be fazed at all if you had been on board? And nor should the other passengers? Obviously you've had this happen to you on occasions before and doesn't worry in the least anymore..... __________________ *Regards, Bill - (MangoMan).* (Member 00854) http://i1110.photobucket.com/albums/...d.jpg~original

17th January 2013, 09:47	#39
MangoMan This is my second home Looking.... Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: England Posts: 10,911 Thanks: 862 Thanked 1,111 Times in 868 Posts	Of course there is one aircraft that I would gladly go on - and this is it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aSnh-4EiBYM __________________ *Regards, Bill - (MangoMan).* (Member 00854) http://i1110.photobucket.com/albums/...d.jpg~original

16th January 2013, 15:40	#33
Terrorfex Gets stuck in Kia Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Hitchin, Bedfordshire Posts: 749 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	What needs to be remembered is the aircraft performed EXACTLY as it was designed to in an emergency. A possible fault with the system was detected, the flight crew were informed and - in accordance with trained emergency procedures - successfully landed the aircraft and led a prompt evacuation resulting in no casualties or substantive damage to the aircraft. The mention of other faults are by the by - the windscreen crack and the fuel leak whilst ominous-sounding weren't serious in that they didn't directly endanger the aircraft whilst in-flight. The battery problem, however, has now appeared three times on three different 787s in service with two different airlines. Bearing in mind this is the first commercial aircraft to operate with a large Li-Ion battery, it could well point to a fundamental failing in the technology that might need to be addressed. Interestingly, Air India and United Airlines are continuing service with their 787s. We'll have to wait for the NTSB/FAA investigation to get additional facts and conclusions.

17th January 2013, 09:09	#38
FLYER Banned rover75 cdti AUTO TOURER 160 bhp. Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Glasgow Posts: 35,346 Thanks: 2,985 Thanked 3,685 Times in 2,463 Posts	Just heard on the news that the bulk of them are grounded. Oh well statistics say it.s still the safest mode of transport. Dont think i will bother renewing my passport though. it ran out two years ago.