Question: on a recent BA flight London-Austin disembarking passengers was delayed when crew announced that last minute cargo additions were not included in calculations(assuming weight/balance). If the passengers would have gotten off the plane would have tipped tail down. This was an A-350. Now I have no experience in large jets or jets at all but this does not sound like a safe situation. Can someone comment on this for me.

(Written on 03/18/2023)(Permalink)

Someone help me with something that has been nagging at me about this. It has been reported that the pilots requesting a change in runway at the last minute. Unless I am looking at the wrong airport VNKT only has 02/20. Seems that could only mean that the pilot decided to go back into the pattern and land on the opposite end? Second question for some experienced in that type aircraft is how easy is it to hit the prop reversal on that left engine accidently? Wasn't there a crash a few years back of a turboprop where that happened?

(Written on 01/20/2023)(Permalink)

I am assuming that plane is not turbocharged as I find no mention of turbocharger in the aircraft specs. Not having any experience in mountain flying I am assuming turbocharged would make a big difference in high altitude mountain flying. Am I wrong in that assumption?

(Written on 01/06/2023)(Permalink)

Okay for the people saying the investigation is a waste of time based on the preliminary report this is a standard report. It merely reports what happened and what conditions are. If you were expecting a definitive report you don't understand how this works. The NTSB will spend the coming year thoroughly investigating all aspects of the weather, aircraft performance and crew actions. None of this can or should be done in a rushed manner. It needs to be fully understood to prevent future occurance. For those who say the report is blaming the air boss you could not be more wrong. It reported what the air boss said and if you interpret that to mean he was at fault that is merely your inaccurate interpretation. I have flown on that plane several times dating back to the mid/late 60s. I spent the last year working with one of the crew to develope a history of the plane. I do not want them to rush. I want to see them take their time and develope an accurate picture of what happened

(Written on 12/09/2022)(Permalink)

Is anyone aware of an incident tied to these tags? Since they are not charging while on your luggage is there still a realistic risk of fire?

(Written on 11/04/2022)(Permalink)

So doing a little research and feel free to correct/critique as you see fit. I have a thick skin. TKME has a 18/36 runway of 6,610 feet. Weather that day was about 77f,29.98" mercury, Dew point 70f, wind Se @ 22 and élévation of 166'. Now I believe that give a density altitude of 1617'! Typical takeoff for MD 87 is about 6069'. Cutting it close already. Loose an engine or have anything not set perfect and you are not going to lift off. Not sure how many more feet that density altitude tacks on as I have no experience in anything near that big.

(Written on 10/22/2021)(Permalink)

A couple of questions if someone has the time to answer it is appreciated. Never been to that airport. Does it have on site fire/rescue? I am assuming the plane can takeoff with one engine particularly since I am thinking it was no where near gross take off weight? Lastly it seemed to be burning hot mid fuselage. Does it have a belly tank there? TIA

(Written on 10/22/2021)(Permalink)

But it didn't blow up when it landed. Isn't it supposed to self destruct when it lands?

(Written on 05/07/2021)(Permalink)

Sign me up. Here is an airline bucking the trend of poor customer service. I have made many transatlantic trips over the years and seen the airline treatment of passengers get worse and worse. I would be willing to trade time for comfort. In the past I have had to pay extra to be treated like a person.

(Written on 04/09/2021)(Permalink)

14 seconds of audio cutting off when you would expect a response? Going back to sleep.

(Written on 02/26/2021)(Permalink)