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Got behind on Stuff NZ quizzes by a few days and went back to catch up. Quizzes open OK (3 different browsers but require to "Choose" after making one's selection. ~X( Nil progress thereafter. ^! Latest quizzes work normally without requiring one to choose after selection. :-?? PP Revisited then qu...

After further contemplation I realized that while the engine was out , the electrical system was still working. He was making radio transmissions.
Flap deployment (electric) after assurance that the buildings would be cleared and gear down selection might have worked, but it would have been close.

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This photo will be included in the next revision of the Motor Vehicle Department's guide in the road sign interpretation section.

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Got behind on Stuff NZ quizzes by a few days and went back to catch up.
Quizzes open OK (3 different browsers but require to "Choose" after making one's selection.
Nil progress thereafter.
Latest quizzes work normally without requiring one to choose after selection.

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I think that the wearing a parachute by pilots is required by FARs here.

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All but the earliest models of C210s have an electro-hydraulic gear extension system. An electric motor driving a hydraulic pump. The first models had an engine driven hydraulic pump. Procedure is to open access door and 30-35 pumps to lower gear. If he had extended the gear when he had sufficient t...

Seven people treated following small plane crash near Butler Memorial Airport Saturday https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article288760365.html Seven people were treated following a plane crash near the Butler airport Saturday. Sheriff’s deputies responded to a small plane crash around 1 p.m. ne...

To distill it down a bit: As Ex-A said: PAR Precision approach, think ILS, Decision Height (DH). SRA Non-precision approach, think VOR/NDB Minimum Descent Altitude (MDA) I was able to have experience with both during flight training as an Army Air Base was nearby, low traffic, and controllers needin...

Doug Ingle, Iron Butterfly founder who sang ‘In-a-Gadda-Da-Vida,’ dies at 78 Ingle was the last surviving member of the original lineup, which was formed in San Diego in 1966. https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/doug-ingle-iron-butterfly-founder-sang-gadda-da-vida-dies-78-rcna154149 Doug Ingle, wh...

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12 people injured after Qatar Airways plane hits turbulence on way to Dublin The flight was traveling from Doha to Dublin when it hit turbulence. https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/12-people-injured-after-qatar-airways-plan-hits-110571501 LONDON -- Twelve people were injured when a Qata...

Richard M. Sherman, who co-wrote 'It's a Small World' and memorable songs for 'Mary Poppins,' dies at 95 “Generations of moviegoers and theme park guests have been introduced to the world of Disney through the Sherman brothers’ magnificent and timeless songs," Disney said in a remembrance. https://...

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Sat May 25, 2024 10:55 pm

I'm feeling quite well, but get very tired.

You have a legitimate excuse for feeling tired.
Unfortunately, I feel that way too but without any reason.

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Haven't looked in a while.
Quite the transformation.

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RIP pilot and Spit!

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Boeing, NASA say Starliner astronaut launch will move forward despite spacecraft helium leak :-o Boeing is now targeting June 1 for the first crewed launch of its spacecraft, with backup opportunities on June 2, June 5 and June 6. https://www.nbcnews.com/business/business-news/boeing-nasa-say-starl...

Thanks Woders.

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Have we reached V₁ yet?

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Significance?

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It doesn't help any that wheelchair attendants are almost always sub-contractors and not direct employees of the airline.
Same with fuelers, rampers, and even gate agents, especially at out stations.
The fact that the airline doesn't have direct control over those workers can be a major issue.

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