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[RSD]

Yep, it's not as if you can throw the burning objects out the window, eh?

Having a disposal system built into the aircraft could become necessary! Open the inner door - place offending article (or passenger) into chute - close inner door - open remotely controlled outer door - shut outer door - someone else's problem now!

 

[markis10]

started it because anything to do with these batteries is relevant to flying.

A timely reminder given the new restrictions on powerbanks some airlines are introducing on the weekend.

More airlines ban popular travel gadget being used on flights

EVEN more airlines are introducing strict rules on what can be taken and used onboard during a flight. Earlier this month, Korean airline Air Busan banned passengers from having power banks in thei…

www.the-sun.com

 

[elanshin]

With the near miss at MDW yesterday, I was just wondering at that point in the landing sequence, would it generally be more the pilot monitoring looking ahead more broadly as it would be pretty close to where the pilot flying would be flaring and touching down?

 

[jb747]

It sounds like a sensible captain in the DFW situation could have just said "I disagree, but I'm happy to take the more cautious option that you have suggested".

All the paperwork you could possibly need was carried on the aircraft. You just need to stop, pull the books out, and prove it one way or the other. Sadly some people aren't even prepared to be proven right, or wrong.

With the near miss at MDW yesterday, I was just wondering at that point in the landing sequence, would it generally be more the pilot monitoring looking ahead more broadly as it would be pretty close to where the pilot flying would be flaring and touching down?

In visual condtions, you're both looking ahead much of the time. The flare actually involves looking at the far end of the runway, so someone crossing should be pretty obvious. People who look close in, tend to underflare, and drive into the ground. That's a real issue in reduced visibility.

 

[D747]

People who look close in, tend to underflare, and drive into the ground. That's a real issue in reduced visibility.

What is the trick in reduced visibility to prevent underflare? Look to an invisible point that you imagine or just use instruments?

 

[JessicaTam]

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[jb747]

What is the trick in reduced visibility to prevent underflare? Look to an invisible point that you imagine or just use instruments?

Be aware of it, and look out as far as you can. Or, preferably, do an auto land.

You can’t flare on the instruments, though it may be possible with a HUD.