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Re: Ask A Pilot... by okikiosibodu(m): 5:39pm On Oct 20, 2016 |
okikiosibodu:I was expecting comments on the video in the URL, but it appears the discussion got drifted to another corner. To our experienced and able "Air-Men", please can you illuminate me (and other curious minds like me) on the cause of the plane crash of the Ciruss aircraft with registration N4252G (I hope I framed the question the correct way)? The way the ATC was conversing with him, I initially thought he was inexperienced (I thought the pilot was a female but an article I saw on google says the pilot was a male and have possessed a valid licence for about 2yrs), an with the way I saw the single engine propeller aircraft flying from the view of the radar, he was too high to have approached the runway from that altitude (I know nothing about how to tell of an aircraft's altitude except through its altimeter, but I based my judgement based on the other aircrafts that landed). Sorry for my lenghty phrase...but just curious... was the accident caused my human error or mechanical error?
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Re: Ask A Pilot... by freshvine(f): 7:31pm On Oct 20, 2016 |
jude33084: I'm telling you about the aero contractors aircraft I boarded from Lagos to port Harcourt. I'm not mincing words. |
Re: Ask A Pilot... by Sammixx: 10:14pm On Oct 20, 2016 |
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Re: Ask A Pilot... by jude33084(m): 6:16pm On Oct 21, 2016 |
Sammixx: Done! |
Re: Ask A Pilot... by Boeing777pilot: 6:38pm On Oct 21, 2016 |
okikiosibodu Concerning N4252G, it's difficult to tell what caused the crash because the media doesn't have all the information and at best speculate. It's just the NTSB that can authoritatively say what caused the crash. 1 Like |
Re: Ask A Pilot... by DAVECENA(m): 8:45am On Oct 22, 2016 |
Op,I've been following this thread and I've really learnt a lot....quick question. I've always wanted to be a pilot but for financial issues and others,I couldn't pursue it. So I'm studying Elect/Elect Engineering and wanted to know if i could possibly do a Masters degree in Aeronautics or Aerospace? |
Re: Ask A Pilot... by okikiosibodu(m): 5:22pm On Oct 25, 2016 |
Boeing777pilot:Thank you sir |
Re: Ask A Pilot... by Nobody: 8:44am On Oct 26, 2016 |
jude33084: 2 Likes |
Re: Ask A Pilot... by okikiosibodu(m): 12:25pm On Oct 31, 2016 |
There is an advert for cabin crew in Bristow Helicopters, interested applicants should apply. See you all at the top |
Re: Ask A Pilot... by Nobody: 4:40pm On Oct 31, 2016 |
I understand that the 737's max range is 4,000nmi. So, how is the plane transported from the Boeing factory in Washington state to airlines based in Africa, Europe or Asia? |
Re: Ask A Pilot... by sugah: 8:31pm On Nov 02, 2016 |
CFCman:They stop and refuel. 1 Like |
Re: Ask A Pilot... by DrinkWater10: 12:37am On Nov 04, 2016 |
Boeing777pilot:has been sightings of UFOs on the Nigerian airspace? |
Re: Ask A Pilot... by Nobody: 12:47am On Nov 04, 2016 |
Fact: NAMA has 4 installed radar sites at the MMIA, Abuja, Kano and Port Harcourt airports. Each has a range of 200km, thereby ensuring total radar coverage of Nigeria. 1 Like |
Re: Ask A Pilot... by jude33084(m): 5:12pm On Nov 20, 2016 |
CFCman: 200km range from DNMM to DNAA? That coverage is questionable bro |
Re: Ask A Pilot... by Boeing777pilot: 5:16pm On Nov 21, 2016 |
DrinkWater10: not aware of any |
Re: Ask A Pilot... by Olisa4all: 2:56pm On Nov 24, 2016 |
CFCman: Isn't there one at Ilorin airport as well? |
Re: Ask A Pilot... by Nobody: 12:49am On Nov 25, 2016 |
Passengers Rumored To Have Disembarked Argentina Flight Because Of Female Pilotshttp://www.thebubble.com/passengers-rumored-to-have-disembarked-argentina-flight-because-of-female-pilots/ |
Re: Ask A Pilot... by Originalsly: 2:58am On Nov 25, 2016 |
Layman is back!... Landing during a rain storm .... or on a wet runway with pools of water. ..... does it affect control of the plane?.... is there much of a difference than landing on a dry runway? 3 Likes |
Re: Ask A Pilot... by kingreign(m): 3:44am On Nov 25, 2016 |
Originalsly:It does. I know aircrafts have anti skid systems, but a lot of times, landing in extremely wet conditions or snowy tarmacs (contaminated runways) affects the handling and conditions of the plane and the pilot must be extremely careful or else the bird may go into a skid (you'd not wish it happen) 4 Likes |
Re: Ask A Pilot... by Originalsly: 5:55am On Nov 25, 2016 |
Hmmm.... ok... never ever thought they had anti skid system... comforting to know this ... but hope pilots in practicals did practice drifting! Moving on.... are the tyres inflated or solid rubber?.... I'm thinking the latter because of the enormous weight of the plane plus all those |
Re: Ask A Pilot... by kingreign(m): 6:20am On Nov 25, 2016 |
Originalsly: Inflated tyres 2 Likes |
Re: Ask A Pilot... by lionlee216(m): 8:55am On Nov 30, 2016 |
A layman is here again. In cars, we have gears changing from gear 1 to 4 just to increase the speed. In planes, do we have such gears too? Lets assume Lagos to London is 6hrs at a required speed of let say 200km/hr, can d pilot can just decide to increase the speed to reach destination faster like 4hrs plus or 5hrs?. For example; Like Nigeria, a driver can say if he drives to abuja from lagos, he will spend 8hrs and another can say 7hrs. They say china is Very far, Australia is far etc. Those presidential jets. Will they stop to refuel or they can destination straight without stopping at neighbouring countries to refuel? All these falcon x, gulfstream like those in presidential fleet, can y travel long range like from Nigeria to like south Africa, east africa and north africa. I see A380 is very huge, which Boeing can compete with it in terms of efficiency Dont tell me to ask google poop 3 Likes |
Re: Ask A Pilot... by Captwahala(m): 11:15pm On Nov 30, 2016 |
lionlee216: Most jet airliners have a design cruise speed, usually Mach 0.7 to 0.85 (approximately 800-1000kph) cruising above or below this speed will adversely affect range just like driving ur car at gear on or at 250kph for a long distance. Jet aircraft do not have gears, but some propeller aircraft can adjust the angle of the propellers for high or low speed conditions. The Nigerian presidential fleet is really top of the line by any standards. The G550 and Falcon 7X are some of the longest range business jets in the world. Aircraft efficiency is a really complicated topic. The A380 is the most efficient, if you can fill it up. And that's the biggest problem, very few airlines can fill them up. Unfortunately, most A380s are not flying with enough passengers to make a profit. The Boeing 777-300ER is the king at the moment 2 Likes |
Re: Ask A Pilot... by Boeing777pilot: 2:18am On Dec 02, 2016 |
Captwahala: The last two lines are like music to my ears. The A380 is becoming a pain in the a.ss of airlines so they prefer the twin engine long range jets that makes more economic sense. 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Ask A Pilot... by Nobody: 2:35am On Dec 02, 2016 |
Boeing777pilot:But Emirates is still buying the A380 by the boatload |
Re: Ask A Pilot... by Boeing777pilot: 8:51pm On Dec 03, 2016 |
CFCman:Lets say 4 B777 for every 1 A380 bought 1 Like |
Re: Ask A Pilot... by Originalsly: 9:39pm On Dec 03, 2016 |
Back! During the week Hmmm...if not all then almost all the members of a Brazilian Football Club team on their way to okqy a finals match were killed in a plane crash. The pilot was a 29 yr old ex Beauty whatever that was making her very first flight as a commercial pilot. So far they are claiming the plane ran out of fuel and crashed into the mountains. How can this be possible when there was no emergency?... and do planes fly with just barely enough fuel to cover the distance?.... or is it standard for them to take excess just in case they have to abort landing at their destination? Then... what's your thoughts on what could've possibly gone wrong? |
Re: Ask A Pilot... by kingreign(m): 7:48am On Dec 04, 2016 |
Originalsly: Most airlines fly and operate planes with just enough fuel to take them to their destinations. They most tines, skips refuelling at stop covers. I feel that's what happens and maybe the crew members (pilot and co) did not check the amount of fuel left before taking off or were assuming to stop over at another airport/strip and refuel and it went bad. |
Re: Ask A Pilot... by DrinkWater10: 10:05am On Dec 04, 2016 |
Boeing777pilot:Mr Pilot i'm sure you are aware of the crash which involved a top Brszillian club, Chapocoence resulting from a lack of fuel/electrical faults. My Question therefore is: are there alternative escape routes; can passengers be allowed to jump out the windows in cases such as that or do they just wait death to catch up with them? |
Re: Ask A Pilot... by kingreign(m): 11:43am On Dec 04, 2016 |
DrinkWater10: The windows of commercial planes are sealed. You can't jump out to no where That said, the most safest places to sit in an aircraft are the rear/tail sides and the area where the wings meet (if the plane has a low wing design). 1 Like |
Re: Ask A Pilot... by GAZZUZZ(m): 11:45am On Dec 04, 2016 |
kingreign: E near toilet but e safe. My safe spot |
Re: Ask A Pilot... by kingreign(m): 11:46am On Dec 04, 2016 |
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